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Kate Scoptur
a little random but... does anyone know an ice cream truck or cart vendor, or where I can rent one for a summer party? thanks!
Ryan Paugh:
Insomniac Cookies is the first vendor that comes to mind. I have no idea if they do parties, but here's there website anyway: MoreInsomniac Cookies is the first vendor that comes to mind. I have no idea if they do parties, but here's there website anyway: http://www.insomniacookies.com/
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Patrick Pho
Hey coffee lovers- I have a question for y'all! I'm sitting here at my desk sipping my ice coffee and checking work mail when I reached the end of my tasty, cold, delight! Now I have a cup full of ice and it makes me wonder if I'm getting less bang for my buck when I order an Iced Coffee. Sure the cup is bigger but the ice does take up more room... what do you guys think?
107 weeks ago from Coffee
Kate Scoptur
Looking for recommendations of corporate communications blogs, particularly employee/internal communications. I'm also curious if anyone has experience putting together a company's internal communications strategy or goals. Thanks!
Kate Scoptur:
Thanks for the tips! I really want to do an internal blog for my company but haven't been able to wrap my head around the logistics of ...MoreThanks for the tips! I really want to do an internal blog for my company but haven't been able to wrap my head around the logistics of implementing one yet...
109 weeks ago
109 weeks ago
JenG:
I started working out an internal communications plan before management got scared off. We were looking at SnapComms (MoreI started working out an internal communications plan before management got scared off. We were looking at SnapComms (http://www.snapcomms.com/products/products.aspx)as an interesting toolset to get started. I think the key is realizing no ONE product is going to do all the communication for you. You need mulitple, overlapping products and a culture of communication. Happy to talk to you about that more if you're interested.
109 weeks ago
109 weeks ago
Ellen Nordahl
April's book: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
How will Tuesday, April 27th work for our next meeting?
Ellen Nordahl
A few suggestions for next month's book:
The Sun Also Rises - Ernest Hemingway http://bit.ly/cnjtCm
East of Eden - John Steinbeck http://bit.ly/a8oSVq
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald http://bit.ly/bqJJ3w
I was leaning toward The Sun Also Rises. Any thoughts?
Ellen Nordahl:
Then Hemingway it is! I've only read the Old Man & The Sea, so I'm looking forward to The Sun Also Rises.
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Ellen Nordahl
Hi Everyone!
Just a reminder that this month's meeting is this Tuesday (the 16th) at 6:00. There are some good discussion points in the reading guide included in Guernsey, so it might be helpful to bring your copy of the book!
Hope to see you all there!
Rebecca Thorman
Bought Gurensey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society today - looking forward to diving in later this week!
Rebecca Thorman:
That's funny, I too just started this morning before work. I'd much rather be curled up safe at home reading than trying to navigate the snow this ...MoreThat's funny, I too just started this morning before work. I'd much rather be curled up safe at home reading than trying to navigate the snow this evening! So far I'm really enjoying the light-hearted sweetness of the letters.
119 weeks ago
119 weeks ago
Kate Scoptur
Just want to confirm we're still on for tonight - 6 p.m. @ Barriques? I have some great discussion topics for Infidel, compliments of Ellen!
Rebecca Thorman:
I'm still stuck at work, but I'm going to try to make it. I'm coming from Middleton, so may be a bit late. If I can't make it, maybe we could meet ...MoreI'm still stuck at work, but I'm going to try to make it. I'm coming from Middleton, so may be a bit late. If I can't make it, maybe we could meet again this month? Ha. I really liked this book.
122 weeks ago
122 weeks ago
Ellen Nordahl
Tomorrow at Barriques - 6:00??
I'm going to get there early so I can snag a table w/ enough seats for everyone, so if you think you might come, just leave a comment!
Rebecca Thorman:
I can't make these types of things with short notice - and I'm a bit sick and wouldn't want to spread it! - but I have the 2nd Tuesday of every ...MoreI can't make these types of things with short notice - and I'm a bit sick and wouldn't want to spread it! - but I have the 2nd Tuesday of every month marked on my calendar starting in January. See you then and have fun tonight!
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Kate Scoptur
Does anyone have tips on where I can find salary information for PR jobs in Madison? I'm looking for some salary comparisons for a PR/Communications Director in Madison with 5 or less years of experience. Thanks!
Doug Haslam:
It sounds low to me as well, for a Director-level position. I don't think CoL in Madison would bring things down that far. Don't sell yourself ...MoreIt sounds low to me as well, for a Director-level position. I don't think CoL in Madison would bring things down that far. Don't sell yourself short (heck, don't sell US short! ;))
124 weeks ago
124 weeks ago
Kate Scoptur:
I think it depends a ton more on the kind of work you're doing and done in the past than the title though.
124 weeks ago
124 weeks ago
Ellen Nordahl
The meeting for tonight is postponed because of the weather. As good as "The Help" is, it doesn't quite merit risking life and limb.
Let's plan on rescheduling for early next week - Monday or Tuesday. I'd really like for everyone who took the time to read the book to be able to join in!
Kate Scoptur
Are we still on for tonight?
Ellen Nordahl
Maybe we can plan on Tuesdays starting in January. Given the forecast for tomorrow, I don't think anyone would want to venture out after work (I heard 12" of snow between tomorrow and Wednesday).
Beginning in January, how would the second Tuesday of each month work for everyone?
Ellen Nordahl
Also - let's just plan on pushing back our first meeting to next week. What are your schedules like?
Ellen Nordahl
It would be helpful to throw around some ideas for meeting guidelines before we actually start meeting (good idea!). As always, I'm completely open to whatever suggestions you have, but as a few starting points:
- Meetings once a month
- Members adopt a month and pick the book we'll read (good way to get out of our comfort zones)
- Post discussion topics/food for thought prior to the meeting so we have a starting point.
Discussion Points for the Help are here: http://bit.ly/6lgIq5
Thoughts?
Kate Scoptur:
Thanks Ellen! Those are good ideas. I'll volunteer for next month. Also, we should try to have a set date for monthly meetings, like the second ...MoreThanks Ellen! Those are good ideas. I'll volunteer for next month. Also, we should try to have a set date for monthly meetings, like the second Wed. of every month or whatever we decide. We can always reschedule if needed.
129 weeks ago
129 weeks ago
Kate Scoptur
I'm in! Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. works. Barrique's again?
Kate Scoptur
Hi! I can't make it next Tuesday either but will definitely join the next time.
Ellen Nordahl
I've realized that book clubs in this city are cliquey and skew toward the older crowd. Anyone game for starting/joining one?
Katie Landmark:
I'd love to be a part of this, too, as long as it doesn't meet Wednesday nights! Any other night works fine.
134 weeks ago
134 weeks ago
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