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2009 News
December
Monica Metzler Presents to Council for Advancement and Support
of Higher Education
On December 14th, Monica Metzler gave a presentation on Strategic
Planning for Milestone Occasions at the
C.A.S.E. Region V annual conference in Chicago. C.A.S.E., the
Council for Advancement and Support of Higher Education, is an
international organization for advancement professionals in academia
that includes fundraising, alumni relations, publications and public
relations professionals. She was joined in the presentation by past
clients from the
McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University who
shared their experience of planning and executing the school's 100th
anniversary celebration.
November
Graham School Invites Kevin Conlon to Address Beijing
Delegation of Public Sector Employees
Kevin Conlon led a day-long seminar on the topic of Training
Systems of US Public Employees to a delegation of Chinese public
sector leaders. The three-day lecture series was hosted by The
University of Chicago’s
Graham School of General Studies.
Teen Living Programs’ Impact Featured in the Chicago Tribune
A November 8th
article in the Chicago Tribune highlights the positive impact
Teen Living Programs, a past client of Conlon Public Strategies,
continues to have in the Chicago community. Every year, close to 500
young, homeless Chicagoans turn to Teen Living for counseling,
support, and transitional housing, but what they come away with is a
place to call home and a renewed sense of hope for a brighter
future.
October
Kevin Conlon Serves on Innovation Summit Roundtable
Kevin Conlon participated in Branson Powers’
B2B Executive Innovation Summit on October 18th. Conlon shared
his perspectives with other senior business leaders from a variety
of industries during roundtable discussions addressing successful
tactics and modes for implementing innovative ideas and strategies
in the current business climate.
Kate Benson Named to Governors State Board
Kate Bensen has been appointed to the Charter Advisory Board for
the College of Arts and Sciences at
Governors State University. The board advises the Dean of the
College regarding strategic priorities, opportunities for community
outreach and fundraising.
September
Conlon Public Strategies Sponsors “Hail to the Chiefs Benefit”
Conlon Public Strategies is proud to sponsor the Women’s Campaign
Forum Fifth Annual
“Hail to the Chiefs Benefit” honoring the 38 women chiefs of
staff who serve the U.S. Congress. WCF is a non-partisan, national
network which works to further the involvement of women in all
levels of public office, and encourages leaders to address issues
that affect the lives of women everywhere.
August
Kevin Conlon
Attends College & University Climate Commitment Summit
The American College &
University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), a network of
nearly 650 college and university presidents whose institutions are
committed to neutralizing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating
the efforts of the higher education community to equip society with
the tools to re-stabilize the earth’s climate held its annual
leadership summit in Chicago. Kevin Conlon attended as a guest of
keynote speaker, President Bill Clinton. To learn more about ACUPCC,
please click
here.
Illinois Science
Council Hosts Author Chris Mooney
The
Illinois Science Council (ISC),
founded in 2006 by Monica Metzler, hosted a lunch conversation with
science journalist Chris Mooney on his Chicago visit
after the release of his latest book,
Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future. The
ISC is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes science
and technology to the adult public. ISC co-sponsored Mr. Mooney's
evening presentation on July 22nd with the Northwestern University
Science Policy Action Network organization.
July
Burns Named Emerging Leader
Will Burns has been selected for
2009-2011 class of
Emerging Leaders by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. The
Emerging Leaders program seeks to identify up and coming decision
makers that will shape the future of the city in years to come.
During the two year fellowship, participants meet to examine
and discuss critical global issues and in the second year complete a
report on a pressing global challenge to the region.
Wall Street Journal Features Victory for CREATE
Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency
Program (CREATE), a past project of Conlon Public Strategies in
collaboration with rail carriers and government transportation
agencies, scored a victory winning $322 million in state funding to
reduce congestion in the nation’s busiest freight rail hub. To learn
more,
click here.
May
Chicago Historical Society Guild Elects Kate Bensen to Chair
Nominating Committee
Kate Bensen was elected chair of the Nominating Committee for the
Guild of the Chicago Historical Society. The Guild, founded in 1948,
has 420 members and provides strong support to the
Chicago History Museum.
March
Kevin Conlon Speaks at CEO
Strategy Breakfast for RSM McGladrey Financial Process Outsourcing
Kevin Conlon reprised his successful 2008 talk on how the State
budget proposals will affect Chicago-area non-profits at a breakfast
for Chicago’s leading non-profit executives on March 20th. Kevin’s
co-panelist, Lois Scott of Scott Balice Strategies, provided attendees
with a cogent analysis of the budget.
February
Kevin Conlon Speaks on the Beneficial
Role of Lobbyists
Kevin Conlon participated in a
mentor’s panel discussion for students at the University of
Chicago Harris School of Public Policy on February 4, 2009, as part
of the Career Services Real World Perspectives series. The panelists
noted the important roles of lobbyists in educating elected
representatives about issues, teaching clients how to speak
authoritatively about their issues, and identifying policymakers who
can champion their causes, often because of a shared interest.
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