Oct 2021- The New Faces of the United Way of the Plains

904 E Douglas Ave,Wichita KS 67202

06 October, 2021

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Angie Prather and Kristin Bogner share insights about the 2021 United Way of the Plains campaign, including social media and PR strategy. United Way of the Plains makes it their business to create positive and permanent change for residents of South Central Kansas. But they don’t do it alone. They inspire others to join the fight, enabling individuals, groups and companies to make a difference – individually and collectively – through their time, talents and treasure.They believe that together, Kansans can be an unstoppable force for good.Join Angie Prather and Kristin Bogner for #Gamechangers and #Handraisers: The New Faces of the United Way of the Plains. These two seasoned networkers and unabashed do-gooders will be sharing insights about the 2021 United Way of the Plains campaign, including social media, PR strategy and the making of United Way's 2-minute campaign video with Justin McClure Creative. Our monthly meeting will take place IN PERSON from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 6 at Larkspur. Ticket price includes buffet lunch and water, coffee or tea. RSVP by noon on Tuesday, October 5 to save $5! Advance tickets: WPC members $20; Non-Members $25Walk-ins: WPC members $25; Non-Members $30Students are always $10 Please note: if you register to pay at the door, you will be invoiced if you do not attend! Your purchase helps to fund WPC’s scholarship fund. You may donate additionally via Eventbrite when you register for the meeting, or donate at wichitaprofessionalcommunicators.com/donate. ________________________________ Angie Prather is the United Way of the Plains Vice President of Marketing and Chief Community Engagement Officer. She is well known throughout the community given her career in developing award-winning strategic marketing and communication initiatives in the manufacturing, transportation, healthcare and nonprofit sectors. She most recently served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, where she championed the Wichita flag. Since starting at United Way, Angie has overseen the creation of the 2021 United Way campaign video, the 2020 annual impact report and significant growth on United Way's social media channels. Kristin Bogner is United Way's digital marketing strategist, focusing on the organization's social media efforts. Kristin formerly taught high school journalism, most notably at Andover High School. When she decided she wanted to use some of the journalism skills she was teaching, Kristin first took a position as marketing director at local nonprofit Fundamental Learning Center. She has been at United Way for 2 1/2 years. She spends ALL her free time on social media. ________________________________ WPC monthly meetings and annual fundraisers support a scholarship fund for Wichita-area students pursuing a career in communications. So come network, be inspired by guest speakers and help a future communication colleague in the process! WELCOME! Wichita Professional Communicators includes women and men in all segments of the communications field – the news media, public relations and strategic communications, advertising, marketing, graphic design, and education. As a member, you'll enjoy benefits such as:      Monthly luncheons and special events      Professional development opportunities      Job announcements and networking      Scholarships And much more! We invite you to join this dynamic and supportive network of Wichita-area professional communicators today. Wichita Professional Communicators is affiliated with Kansas Professional Communicators and National Federation of Press Women.