Given the current economy and an ever-changing media landscape, it’s more important than ever to utilize our proven experience to move forward with an innovative vision. Don’t miss this dynamic conference, led by respected professionals who will share their insight on making your mark and communicating effectively.
California Association of Public Information Officials 2010 Annual Conference
April 13-16 Santa Barbara, California
Conference Registration
Register online and pay with a credit card through AuthorizeNet - click here for the registration form
Travel Information
Use the link below to access the online booking system customized for CAPIO:
Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort
Santa Barbara
633 East Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
The Fess Parker DoubleTree Resort offers complimentary transportation to and from the Santa Barbara Airport and the AmTrak station. Call Fess Parker's Guest Services at (805) 884-8528
Group Rate: $149 Per Night (Single/Double) plus tax.
Rate available until March 15, 2010 or until block fills. A refundable first night's deposit will be required (Refundable up to 72 hours prior to check-in.)
You may also contact the hotel directly at (805) 564-4333. Be sure to request the CAPIO group rate.
Santa Barbara Airport: www.flysba.com
Amtrak: www.amtrak.com
CAPIO Awards
Of course the annual conference also means the presentation of CAPIO's "Excellence in Communications" Awards, recognizing the most creative and effective efforts in the areas of communication and marketing campaigns, newsletter production, photography, special events, writing, Web site development and video production. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on March 5, 2010.
We are also currently accepting nominations for the Paul B. Clark Award, the highest award bestowed by CAPIO upon a select few of its members. Named to honor the memory of an esteemed colleague and founding member of this organization, the Paul B. Clark Award is given to an individual who, through his or her personal and professional demeanor, contributions and work ethic, demonstrates the essence of the public information official and communicator.
2010 nomination form available here > > >
call for speakers
CAPIO is looking for 2010 Annual Conference speakers and session leaders to share their insight on making their mark and communicating effectively. This year’s conference theme is “Vintage with a View...using our experience to move forward.”
sponsor the conference!
The California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) is a statewide core group of communications professionals ranging from school districts, counties, water and air pollution control districts, parks and open space districts, private PR firms, municipal television channels, police and fire departments, to much more. For over 38 years, CAPIO has advanced the public information and communications profession to improve customer satisfaction in local government and the private sector.
This is your opportunity to reach professional communicators and management who influence and make critical decisions to benefit their organizations and the public!
For your consideration, CAPIO sponsorship advantages include:
- Over 300 member agencies that take full notice of conference sponsors and exhibitors.
- One-on-one contact with influential parties or key decision makers in member organizations.
- Affordable sponsorship benefits that can leverage exposure through annual conference materials, electronic publications and Web sites.
- Over 300 attendees of great customers and great referrals!
For more information, please contact:
Krista Noonan, Conference Chair, at 916-727-4703 or knoonan@citrusheights.net