2 2007 annual meeting september 18, 2007 laguna niguel, california
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2007 ANNUAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
Laguna Niguel, California
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
ROGER BOLTON
APCO Worldwide
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MEMBERSHIPGROWING RAPIDLY – 44% SINCE ‘00
NUMBER OF MEMBERS
249
308
360
175
200
225
250
275
300
325
350
375
2000 2005 2007
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MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES GROWING RAPIDLY – UP 400% SINCE ‘00
NUMBER OF EVENTS
3
12
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
2000 2006
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THE BUDGETGROWING RAPIDLY – 133% SINCE ‘00
$ U.S. (Thousands)
591
1,120
1,428
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
2000 2005 2007
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HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMS
Page One Teleconferences Regional networking events Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Award College Case Study Competition Diversity initiatives PR Coalition leadership
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PRIVATE SECTOR SUMMITON PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
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NEW VISUAL IDENTITY
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NEW WEBSITE
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2006 - 2007
Three initiatives:
Thought leadership
Future leaders
Globalization
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ARTHUR W. PAGE SOCIETY MISSION:
To strengthen the management policy role of the corporate public relations officer by providing a continuous learning forum and by emphasizing the highest professional standards.
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ARTHUR W. PAGE SOCIETY MISSION:
To strengthen the management policy role of the corporate public relations officer by providing a continuous learning forum and by emphasizing the highest professional standards.
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EXPANDED CONCEPT:
Better understanding among CEOs, other
C-suite executives and boards of the value of
the Page Principles and the appropriate role
of the chief corporate public relations officer.
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Paul ArgentiMark BainKristen BiharySteve CodyPeter DebrecenyDavid DemarestStephen DishartSteve Harris
PAGE MISSION TASK FORCE
George JamisonRichard Marshall Frank OvaittMike PaulDave SamsonJohanna SchneiderKirk StewartPeter Thonis
Valerie Di Maria, Co-Chair
Jon Iwata, Co-Chair
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PAGE MISSION TASK FORCE
CEO Survey
“The Authentic Enterprise” white paper
Corporate Trust Project with Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics
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THE AUTHENTIC ENTERPRISE
A global conversation among C-suite executives and influencers …
… that leads to companies that …
… adhere to strong values, build meaningful relationships, operate in the public interest, consistent with the Page Principles, aided by a dynamic CCO.
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THE AUTHENTIC ENTERPRISE Business Roundtable
Other C-suite organizations
Business and PR trade media
Web 2.0
Academia
Executive recruiting firms
Page One Teleconference October 3
Page Regional Meetings
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Paul ArgentiRon CulpDave DemarestKimberley Crews GoodeSteve HarrisBill Nielsen
FUTURE LEADERS TASK FORCEMaril Gagen MacDonald, Co-Chair
Ann McCarthy, Co-ChairJudith Mühlberg, Co-Chair
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FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM
To prepare high potential executives to be chief communications officers:Leadership in … … defining values … building stakeholder relationships … enabling “new media” skills … building and managing trust
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FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM
A two-year program for high potential future chief communications officers: Assessment and development Leadership experience Special projects and mentoring Post-graduation networking
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Jack BergenTom KowaleskiMargery KrausAnne McCarthyHelen OstrowskiDave Senay
GLOBALIZATION TASK FORCECathy Babington, Co-Chair
Ken Sternad, Co-Chair
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Should we become a truly global organization?
What would it take?
GLOBALIZATION TASK FORCE
Two simple questions:
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WHAT’S NEXT?
25th Anniversary
Membership
Thought leadership
Future leaders
Globalization
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TREASURER’S REPORT
NANCY HOBOR
Grainger
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INCOME AND EXPENSE TRENDSEXPENSES GROWING FASTER THAN INCOME SINCE 2004
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INCOME ANALYSIS
19%
17%
38%
26%
Annual Conference
Spring Seminar
Dues
Other
DUES AND DEVELOPMENT ALMOST 2/3RDS OF INCOME
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EXPENSE ANALYSIS
20%
13%
35%
10%
17%
5%
Annual Conference
Spring Seminar
Professional Services
Office Administration
Committees/Programs
Publications
EXPENSES DO NOT SHOW STAFF ALLOCATION TO PROGRAMS
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SPRING SEMINAREXPENSES AND REVENUEBOTH ARE CLIMBING SINCE 2002
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE REVENUE AND EXPENSES
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007E
Total Expenses
TotalRevenues
EXPENSES DON’T INCLUDE SUBSIDIZATION BY CHAIRS
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DUES HAVE INCREASED
0
250
500
750
1000
1250
1500
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
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Years
$ in
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Individual
Educator
Life
DUES RAISED MODESTLY TO COVER RISING EXPENSES
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DEVELOPMENT FUND TREND
$0
$200
$400
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007E
Years
$ in
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Development Fund
GENEROSITY OF MEMBERS AND THEIR COMPANIES CRITICAL
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
TOM NICHOLSON
Arthur W. Page Society
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROLE
Help elected leaders achieve mission and goals
Promote the AWPS brand
Strengthen the role of the corporate public relations officer
Expand membership among the Global Fortune 500
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VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Leverage existing resources and talent
Engage membership
Support members with information, resources, opportunities
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FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Managing finances is a critical function for the Executive Director
Leveraging the human resources represented by the membership is the more critical role
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MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
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• Process of engagement – each member feels and acts as owners of the society
Decision-making
Involvement Input
Stake in the game
Contribute
Line of Sight
Awaren
ess
Under
stan
ding
Pay dues
Ow
nership
behavior
Pers
onal
izing
Members
Contributors
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ORGANIZE TO SUPPORT MEMBERS
Responsive staff
Efficient processes
Project management tools to support committees and task forces
Implement your ideas well
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THANKS TO:
Susan Chin
Mary Elliott
Dawn Hanson
Burson-Marsteller
Wieck Media
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ELECTION OF TRUSTEES
TOM MARTIN
College of Charleston
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DEPARTING TRUSTEES
Ellen Robinson
Joan Walker
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SLATE OF CANDIDATESClass of 2010 New Trustees
Robert DeFillippoChief Communications Officer Global CommunicationsPrudential Financial, Inc.
Jessica StoltenbergVice President Corporate Communications Merck & Co.
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SLATE OF CANDIDATESClass of 2010 Trustees Standing for Re-Election
Paul Argenti – Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Greg Elliott – International Truck and Engine Corporation
Kimberly Goode – Visteon Corporation
Harvey Greisman – MasterCard Worldwide
Aedhmar Hynes – Text 100
Ray Kotcher – Ketchum
Bill Margaritis – FedEx Corporation
Anne McCarthy – Western Union
Jim Murphy – Murphy & Co.
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PRESIDENT-ELECT
Maril Gagen MacDonaldChief Executive Officer
Gagen MacDonald
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REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
MARIL GAGEN MACDONALD
Gagen MacDonald
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
ROGER BOLTON
APCO Worldwide
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Executive Committee:Roger Bolton Angela Buonocore Peter Debreceny Nancy Hobor Rich Jernstedt Maril MacDonald Bill MargaritisTom Martin Anne McCarthy Jim Murphy Bill Nielsen
2007 TRUSTEES
Trustees:Paul ArgentiCathy BabingtonAnn BarkelewPaul CapelliValerie Di MariaGreg ElliottMatt GonringKimberley GoodeHarvey GreismanAedhmar HynesRay Kotcher
Tom KowaleskiJohn ManfrediJudith MühlbergJames MurphyBill NielsenJames S. O’RourkeHelen OstrowskiEllen RobinsonKen SternadJoan WalkerDon Wright
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