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Looking to the future: incoming IABC Chair Mark Schumann and Research Foundation Chair Robin McCasland lead the charge to strengthen IABC for communicators worldwide.

Publication: Communication World
Publication Date: 01-SEP-09
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Looking to the future: incoming IABC Chair Mark Schumann and Research Foundation Chair Robin McCasland lead the charge to strengthen IABC for communicators worldwide.(inbox)(International Association of Business Communicators)(Interview)

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IABC Chair Mark Schumann

Mark Schumann, ABC, is a 17-time Gold Quill Award winner and a past Communicator of the Year of IABC/Dallas and IABC/ Houston. Over the years, he has held just about every role at the chapter and district (now region) level, and served on the international executive board in the 1980s and again starting in 2005.

Q: What role does IABC play in your life?

A: Since I joined my first chapter many years ago, IABC has been my professional touchstone. When I find myself in jobs that require new content, I sign up for IABC programs. When I move to new places and want a network of colleagues, I look to IABC chapters. When I want to develop new skills as a professional, I volunteer For IABC. When I need contacts in any corner of the world, I search IABC. When I want to demonstrate what I have achieved, I proudly look at accreditation and Gold Quill, and when I need current research, I look to the Research Foundation. And today, whenever I look at my community of real friends, I look to IABC.

Q: What do you want to accomplish during your year as chair, and what are your...

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