Contra Costa Public Information Network
Chief Communications Officer,
Peggy Marshburn
925.942.3330
The Contra Costa Public Information Network (PIN) meets regularly for training and networking purposes for both full-time public information officers and others whose work includes public information duties. Contra Costa PIN is sponsored by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, Contra Costa Health Services and CAPIO (California Association of Public Information Officials). For more information about Contra Costa PIN or to register for workshops, contact Peggy Marshburn at (925) 942-3420 or e-mail pmarshburn@cccoe.k12.ca.us
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2012 Meeting Information
June 7, 2012
From Tents to Tweets: Lessons Learned from Responding to Occupy Oakland Demonstrations
Oakland communicators Karen Boyd, Citywide Communications Director, and Sgt. Chris Bolton, Chief of Staff to Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan, offer an inside view into the challenges they faced, opportunities seized, and lessons learned responding to unprecedented and ongoing demonstrations related to Occupy Oakland.
About the speakers:
Karen Boyd is a seasoned communicator with more than 20 years experience directing strategic communications programs for public agencies, including city and county governments and federal agencies. She is currently the Citywide Communications Director for the City of Oakland. Her 16-year tenure at the City of Oakland includes serving as the Communications Director for the City Attorney's Office and the Public Information Officer for the Public Works Agency. Prior to her career at the City of Oakland, Karen spent 11 years as an environmental consultant working on community relations related to water quality and hazardous waste cleanup projects.
Sergeant Chris Bolton joined the ranks of the Oakland Police Department in 1999. He has worked a variety of assignments: patrol, field training officer, academy instructor, and internal affairs. He is currently the Chief of Staff to Chief Howard Jordan where his responsibilities include supervision of the Department's Media Relations Unit.
When & Where
Thursday, June 7, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Contra Costa County Office of Education Board Room
77 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill
For a map and driving directions, visit http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/about/cccoemap.html
Parking: The CCCOE has a huge employee parking lot on the west side of the building, on the corner of Oak Park and Monte Cresta. Please don't struggle with on-street parking. Use our employee lot. You still must enter through the front door to register in the building.
Space is limited! Please RSVP by Monday, June 4, to Peggy Marshburn at (925) 942-3420 or e-mail pmarshburn or FAX (925) 942-3454
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The Contra Costa Public Information Network is sponsored by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, Contra Costa Health Services and CAPIO (California Association of Public Information Officials)
2012 Meeting Handouts and Resources
February 2012 - An Inside Look at the San Bruno Pipeline Explosion - A PIO Perspective
2011 Meeting Handouts and Resources
October 2011 - Train the Trainer: Basic Spokesperson Training
- Spokesperson Training 101
- Mock Interview Observer Sheet
- Sample Scenario and Interviewer Questions
- Tips for Appearing on Television
- Crisis Communication Wallet Card
April 2011 - Messaging: A Critical Element of Crisis Communication and Response
- Communicating in Crisis (PowerPoint)
- Block and Bridge (PDF)
January 2011 - Social Media
- Pamphlet: The ABCs of Open Government Laws
- Orange County Social Media Use Policy and Procedure (PDF)
- Social Media Governance Policy Database
- Disclosure of Material Facts and Communications Received During City Council Meetings
Resources and Articles of Interest
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