On July 27, 2008, a politically motivated shooting took place during a youth musical performance at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, killing two and injuring several others. Longtime church member
Bill Dockery, who serves as the research communication coordinator at the University of Tennessee’s Office of Research, stepped in to handle the crisis communications surrounding the event.With an extensive background in journalism, research, publications and PR, Bill adeptly managed the communications surrounding the crisis in the days, weeks – even years – that followed. He describes the effort as some of his life’s “most profound work experience.”
At the PRSA Volunteer Chapter May luncheon, Bill will recount the tragic experience and offer his learnings from the incident that carried “significant public relations implications.”
When: Thursday, May 16, 2013 (networking at 11:30 a.m.; meeting begins at noon)
Where: The 3rd floor Conference Room at Café 4 in Market Square
Parking is available for a fee in the Market Square Garage (Garage located at the corner of Wall Avenue and Walnut Street. Map here: http://www.ci.knoxville.tn.us/map/.)
Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members, and $15 for students (new rate this year!)
NOTE: In addition to your cash and personal and corporate checks, the Chapter now also accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover debit and credit cards!
RSVP: to Kristin Alm at [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> by Monday, May 13. In order to cover our costs, no-shows will be billed.
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9721 Sherrill Blvd. | Knoxville, TN 37932
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