ClevelAND roCKS!

2009 HERITAGE REGION CONFERENCE -- October 18-20, 2009, Cleveland OH.

Barbara was a speaker October 19, at the Key Tower Marriott Cleveland, on a panel, “Starting Up or Staying in Business During a Recession,” at the International Association of Business (IABC) Communicators Heritage Region Conference.

 

 

 

Russian River

...in San Francisco

Barbara attended the IABC World Conference as an officer of the IABC Heritage Region in San Francisco. This was her final official meeting, as her three-year term ended June 30.

 

Bristol PLUs awardsPLUS Awards 2009

Barbara was recognized as the founder and spoke at the 20th annual PLUS Awards event, sponsored by the Family Center and Bristol Boys and Girls Club in Bristol, CT. The PLUS Awards (Positive Leadership, Unselfish Service) recognize women, families and organizations who exhibit their commitment to effective leadership along with unselfish dedication to community service. Honorees are chosen for their ability to serve as role models for women, their ability to inspire others, their commitment to a sound work ethic and their ability to achieve results that benefit people within a variety of settings. The event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years, helping countless children and families. Barbara is not only the founder; she is a past keynoter and award recipient.

 

IABC Region Leader of the Year Award

Barbara W. Puffer, ABC, was named Region Leader of the Year at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Leadership Institute in Orlando, Florida, in February. According to an IABC press release, the awards presented “recognize the leadership abilities, management skills, creativity and teamwork of outstanding volunteer leaders worldwide."Barbara Puffer

IABC President Julie Freeman, ABC, APR, told the group, “IABC’s role in supporting its members and providing resources to help them navigate the current economic environment, is more important than ever before. It is thanks to the dedication, commitment and creativity of our volunteer leaders that IABC can stay strong and serve our member needs.”

Barbara is past volunteer director of the Heritage Region, IABC’s largest in membership and covering members from Maine to Virginia, west to Kentucky and north to Detroit. Her term as an officer of the board concludes in San Francisco in June, 2009.