| IABC Named 2005 International Small Chapter of the Year |

| How can IABC-SA help you obtain your professional goals |

| IABC-SA History |

| IABC-SA Chapter Past Presidents |

The San Antonio chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) won the prestigious "2005 International Small Chapter of the Year" award at the professional organization's annual Leadership Institute, held Feb. 25, 2005 in Seattle.

The distinction is nothing more than a miraculous turnaround from where the chapter was five years ago. "Our membership had hit rock bottom, and the chapter was nearly disbanded," says Joy Capps Powell, president of IABC-San Antonio. "But, a group of core leaders -- Sheri Rosen, Betsy Pasley, Alex Filip and Lisa Owens -- believed that the ailing chapter was not lost, and set course for a revival, with very specific leadership initiatives and membership goals. "

Goals were met -- and recognized -- by the international professional organization, which serves 13,000 members in 97 chapters around the world. A little more than half are considered "small" chapters, with fewer than 75 members.

IABC-SA offers professional development and resources to communication professionals who come from all areas of the business community. The chapter also reaches out to the business community to share knowledge on the ways communication improves business results and offers professional communication resources through its member network.

IABC San Antonio is a business communication community dedicated to sharing ideas, knowledge and resources through networking and professional development opportunities with the goal of helping members play a principal role in the success of their clients and employers.

Here are just a few ways IABC San Antonio can help you attain your own personal and professional goals:

• Knowledge sharing through regular luncheon meetings;
• Skill sharpening with cost-effective professional development seminars;
• Professional acknowledgment and celebration with annual Bronze Quill Award competition;
• Regional and international support through links to District 5, IABC's award-winning seven state region, and IABC International resources;
• Risk-free opportunities to develop new skills through volunteering;
• Just-in-time connections through electronic chapter updates;
• Diversity of thought and practice through interaction with IABC SA's multidisciplinary membership, from PR to internal communications — and everything in between;
• Professional growth by networking with some of San Antonio's most accomplished communication professionals;
• Access to a wealth of resources through www.iabc.com, most of which are available to members only; and
• Discounts on products, including luncheons, seminars, and resource materials.

A History of IABC San Antonio
In 1962, nine members organized to serve the San Antonio communications community, calling the new group the Alamo Industrial Editors Association. The organization soon affiliated with the International Council of Industrial Editors, now IABC. As communication professions began to change, the organization also changed to mirror growth in an industry that was exploding.

In 1978, the group officially became IABC San Antonio. Local members now were automatically aligned to the worldwide IABC organization and received all services. Membership dues entitle members to services provided by the international, district and local levels of IABC. See Membership for more membership benefits or contact our Membership VP directly via e-mail.

IABC San Antonio Past Presidents
Jack Finger – 1962
Alice Evett – 1963
Rosemary Toland – 1964
Cynthia Bisang – 1965
Betty Wilson – 1966
David Burkett – 1967
Charles Schneider – 1968
Bud Shannon – 1968
Alice Evett Geron – 1969-70
Bette Trump – 1971-72
Betty Gavora – 1972-73
Al Hoxie – 1973 – 74
Anne LaFave – 1974-75
Barbara Stover – 1975-76
Judy McCarter – 1976-78
Hank Smith – 1978
Lorraine Steves – 1979
Annette Richardson – 1980
Bill Patrick – 1981
Kathy Stancek Hughes – 1982
Celso Martinez – 1983
Lynne McChristian – 1984-85
Karl Hutchison – 1986
Ann Downing – 1987-88
Marilyn Dillon – 1988-89
John Boggess – 1989-91
Karen Stamm – 1990-91
Lucinda Vela – 1991-92
Joyce Hyde – 1992-93
Cheryl Crane – 1993-94
Doug Frey – 1994-95
Michelle Segura – 1995-96
Roland Ruiz – 1996-97
Peter Szarmach – 1997-98
Karen Reidel – 1998
Steve School – 1998-99
Sheri Rosen – 2000-2001
Betsy Pasley – 2001-2002
Alex Filip – 2002-2003
Lisa Owens – 2003-2004
Joy Powell - 2004 - 2005