Programs Special Interest Groups Board of Directors Join IABC		IABC/Washington 10378 Democracy Lane Suite A Fairfax, VA 22030 Tel: 703-267-2322 Fax: 703-691-0866 E-mail: admin@iabcdc.org IABC/Washington: A diverse group of colleagues With more than 640 members, IABC /Washington is the largest IABC chapter in the United States, and the second largest in the world. Our chapter demographics represent a diverse group of communicators who work in the public and private sector as consultants, independent business owners, and corporate staff in such diverse fields as marketing, advertising, corporate communications, government relations, human resource communications and shareholder relations. Our membership also includes graphic designers, video producers and printers.  What do they all have in common? A commitment to continuing professional development and a desire to interact with a diverse and interesting group of communicators. The value of membership There are so many reasons to join and become active in IABC/Washington: career advancement, exposure to new ideas, keeping up with technology, making valuable contacts. But the reason most people join and stay active is that they enjoy it. While many communicators appreciate the benefits of international membership in the International Association of Business Communicators--the worldwide membership directory, the annual International Conference, the publications and the educational resource materials — for most members, the real value is in local chapter participation. How can you participate? Judge the Silver Inkwell competition. Write for the newsletter. Plan monthly meetings and workshops. Join one of our many committees and make the most of your membership by volunteering your time and talents to our chapter. We also offer monthly meetings, a job bank, competitions, professional development seminars and more. Come see what a strong, friendly, professional networking environment is really like. Make IABC/Washington your source of professional enrichment. Join today.