Menger Hotel. 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio June 12-13, Join us for two days of informative workshops and great networking opportunities!

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1 Menger Hotel 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio June 12-13, 2008 Join us for two days of informative workshops and great networking opportunities! The Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers is an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League.

2 Thursday, June 12 8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast 9:00 10:15 a.m. Making Media Mavens: Winning Over Reporters and Editors News releases, press conferences, on-camera interviews: It s enough to strike fear in the hearts of any self respecting PIO. But they are necessary tools to get the job done. Some seasoned pros will help you sort out the dos and don ts of writing news releases, setting up and conducting press conferences, and doing on-camera interviews. Speakers: Doug Adolph, City of Sugarland Dana Baird, City of Frisco 10:15 10:30 a.m. Break The Wonderful World of the Web The Internet: a blessing, or a curse. Could be both if you re not using it to its fullest. Some experts are on hand to help you discover some Web-based opportunities for expanding services to your residents and making the best use of the technical tools available today. 10:30 11:45 a.m. Open Meetings/Open Records: It s the Law What s open, what s not; that is the question. There have been some changes in the state law regarding open records and open meetings, and cities are facing challenges on all sides. Good legal advice is what you need, and a municipal government attorney experienced in open records/open meetings will discuss the law and answer your questions. Noon 1:30 p.m. Luncheon TAMIO Business Meeting Special Presentation: Wonderful, Wild, and Wacky Ideas Who said this job couldn t be fun? There are a lot of opportunities to be creative and have a good time. Some of TAMIO s wackiest members will share some of their craziest ideas and wildest experiences. Speakers: Amy Sprinkles, City of Grand Prairie Donna Huerta, City of Rowlett Sharon Logan, City of Coppell James Kunke, City of Lewisville 1:45 3:00 p.m. Working Together in a Crisis Two heads are better than one, especially in a crisis situation. TAMIO members share their experiences pulling departments and agencies together during a critical situation and offer tips on managing a crisis rather than letting the crisis manage you. 3:00 3:15 p.m. Break I Want My Lawyer: Legal Advice for Communicators From copyrighting and music licensing to HIPPA and personnel matters, communicators face legal questions daily in their jobs. Get some advice from legal professionals on these issues and others.

3 Thursday, June 12 (cont.) 3:15 4:30 p.m. Designing Communicators: Graphic Design and Print Basics If the idea of working in PhotoShop or Quark gives you the hives, and an in-house graphics designer is not on the budget radar, this session is for you. A city graphics designer and a printing company official will help you with some basic design issues and will help answer your printing questions. Presenter: Rick Sales, City of Mansfield Social Networking Trendy, Attractive, and Wide Open! Reaching a younger or specialized target market may take a bit of creativity on your part. Then, there s the Internet! Is it here to stay or just trendy? Podcasting, YouTube, blogging, MySpace, and text messaging are some of the tools for virtual networks and neighborhoods. Learn about the good, the bad, and the ugly of social networking via the World Wide Web. 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception 7:00 p.m. Restaurant Romp Friday, June 13 8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast 9:00 10:15 a.m. Cable Television 101 This roundtable discussion will answer some of the basic questions about municipal cable television, including equipment and technology changes, software, programming ideas, and new industry regulations and their impact on PEG channels. Branding Basics: You re Branding and You Don t Even Know It What is branding, and why should you be doing it? It s certainly a buzzword in marketing circles today, but you are probably already branding your city, and you didn t even hire a consulting firm to help. Experts will help you understand the basics of branding and how it can help your marketing efforts. They ll also discuss the branding process many cities are going through today. 10:30 11:45 a.m. TAMIO Film Festival Look out, Ebert and Roper. Those Farmers Branch video aficionados, Tom Bryson and Duane Bishop, are back for our annual look at some of the best PSAs produced by communication professionals from around Texas and the country. And once again, PSA Theater takes the stage. No throwing popcorn, please. Speakers: Tom Bryson, City of Farmers Branch Duane Bishop, City of Farmers Branch When Politics Hit the Fan: Survival in a Politically Charged Environment Referendums, recalls, city councils at war. No matter what s happening in the council chamber, you have your job to do. But how do you keep communications open and positive when your elected officials are at each others throats, or highly charged political issues put your city in an unfavorable light. Some TAMIO members offer their experiences on staying sane and surviving the political fallout. Noon 1:30 p.m. Luncheon 2008 TAMI Awards 2:00 p.m. TAMIO Board Meeting and Orientation ( members)

4 General Information REGISTRATION FEES TAMIO Member Registration Fee: Register by 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday, May 16, and receive the discounted early registration fee of $155. For registrations received at TML after 5:00 p.m. (CST) on May 16, the registration fee is $175. TAMIO Non-Member Registration Fee: $185. Additional tickets can be purchased at $30 each for guests to attend the TAMI Awards Luncheon at noon on Friday, June 13. The registration fee includes all sessions, handout materials, breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks, and receptions. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS The seminar will be held at the Menger Hotel, 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio. The hotel is offering a special room rate of $120 single/double/triple/quad. For reservations, please call or by May 21, 2008, and identify yourself as a Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) Annual Conference participant. SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, a $45 registration cancellation fee will be assessed if written cancellation is received by Friday, June 6. No refunds will be honored after that date. CONFIRMATIONS/BADGES Confirmations will be sent via at least one week prior to the conference, and conference badges will be mailed to you in advance. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BADGE TO THE CONFERENCE. NEED TO RENT A CAR? Call Avis at , or make reservations online at The Avis World Wide Discount (AWD) Number is J (Texas Municipal League). Enterprise Corporate Class discounts are available at or by calling Your Corporate Class number is Y Enter TEX for the company name. PARKING The hotel offers valet parking or self parking in surrounding lots. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS We want to help, so please let us know on the registration form if you need special accommodations of any kind. In order to respond to any special request, we would appreciate as much advance notice as possible. Thank you. QUESTIONS? You may contact the TML Program Development Department in the following ways: 1. Phone: , ext Fax: kim@tml.org 4. Mail: 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400, Austin, Texas You may also contact TAMIO President Sharon Logan at slogan@ci.coppell.tx.us or ABOUT TAMIO The Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO was created as a result of the increasingly complex role of public information in municipal government. TAMIO actively seeks to: Advance and promote the cooperation and exchange of information and ideas among Texas cities. Provide professional development for public information and communications professionals who work in municipal government or similar agencies. Provide public relations assistance where possible to municipalities and the Texas Municipal League (TML). Promote recognition outside the organization for achievement in communication with citizens. QUESTIONS ABOUT TAMIO MEMBERSHIP? Contact TAMIO President Sharon Logan at slogan@ci.coppell.tx.us or

5 THREE WAYS TO REGISTER: (Your registration will not be processed until payment is received.) 1. Register online with credit card payment at or (click on Conferences and Education ). 2. Fax this form with credit card payment to REGISTRATION (Please copy this form as needed.) 3. Mail this form with payment to: TML Administrative Services 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400 Austin, TX Your badge/confirmation will be mailed to you in advance; please bring it with you to the conference.if an address is provided, you will also receive an confirmation. TAMIO Member Early Registration (by May 16) $155 TAMIO Member Late Registration (after May 16) $175 TAMIO Non-Member Registration $185 Additional Tickets for TAMI Awards Luncheon x $ 30 TOTAL: Please type or print below. Full Name: Badge Name: Title: City/Organization: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: I require the following special accommodations: 2008 TAMIO Spring Conference CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: MasterCard Visa Am Ex Discover Cardholder's Name (Please Print) Acct # Signature Exp. Date FOR TML OFFICE USE ONLY: Business Check $ Personal Check $ Total $ Batch No. Id #