professional issues

Due to the laws that protect free speech, public relations
professionals cannot be licensed, but they can take tests to be
accredited by their peers and held to higher levels of professional
practice through that accreditaton.
For more information about upcoming events , contact the Phoenix
Chapter of the PRSA (see www.
Comparing grants to assets under management for its past five
fiscal years, the Program has distributed an average of nearly 17% of
its fiscal year-end assets each year. Upon contributing cash or
marketable securities to the Program (minimum $25,000), donors receive
an immediate tax deduction and may then recommend grants to qualifying
public charities of their choice over time.

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These professionals stay abreast of the trends in new
tactics and communications strategies.org) or call 602-574-9769 for
details on training opportunities.

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"But our donors' grant
recommendations have allowed us to transcend that requirement,
indicating that our donor-advised fund is not a vehicle for
accumulation but for supporting philanthropy.

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At that time, CVPS President and CEO
Robert Young and Chief Financial Officer Jean Gibson will present 2004
fourth quarter and year-end financial results and discuss corporate
developments.

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Members have access to an extensive database for information exchange
forums, media contacts, online resources, a career reading room and a
job bank, and can utilize contacts among peers to gain advice on
critical issues.
The National Public Relations Society of America encourages
professionals to participate in this career-building organization and
maintain a high level of knowledge of this profession.

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Public Service (NYSE:CV ) will release its fourth quarter and year-end
earnings after the stock market closes on Wednesday , Feb.
The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is a separate and
independent organization from The Vanguard Group and is governed by
its own Board of Trustees.

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Interested parties may listen to the conference call live on the
Internet by selecting the "Year-end Earnings Webcast" link on CVPS's
homepage at www. But it is the communications
professional that will write the overall plan that addresses all
audiences. The Endowment Program's donor-advised fund serves individual
and corporate donors who are seeking a simple, low-cost way to
coordinate their philanthropic planning .

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CVPS is Vermont's largest electric utility, serving over 150,000
customers statewide.

Phoenix PRSA Trains Public Relations Professionals

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Chapter conducts more than 35 professional training sessions in these
areas each year . The local chapter offers
public relations planning to nonprofits through its members as well as
college internships and scholarships for students in public relations
programs. The majority of the granted funds advanced the work of
educational institutions and human services organizations . The Program presently has over 4,350
donors, approximately $900 million in assets, and has granted over
$500 million to public charities across the country since its
inception in 1997.

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The company will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday,
Feb.m. CVPS's non-regulated subsidiary, Catamount Energy
Corp.

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PHOENIX----The practice of
"Strategic Public Relations" is often misunderstood by business
leaders, so when a crisis occurs and management searches for someone
to help them rebuild their reputation, they can be overwhelmed with
advice from many disciplines. In Arizona, that group of PR
professionals are members of the Phoenix Public Relations Society of
America and adhere to a broad array of ethical standards.
"Career training for professional public relations counselors is
an ongoing process and should include issues such as ethics, crisis
management, research, PR measurement, media relations, high-tech
communications strategies, evaluation and strategic planning.

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After a few calls, a business leader may learn from counterparts
in business that there are public relations strategists that are
trained to manage the communication issues that occur both internally
and externally during a crisis.
Nationally, the 20,000 PRSA professionals provide leadership in
communication issues critical to business and government management.

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An audio archive of the call will be
available at approximately 4:30 p. Charities
with missions related to health, religion, and environmental causes
also received significant support. "The Internal Revenue Service
requires us to distribute an average of 5% of our assets each year,"
said Chief Operations Officer Janice Conner.

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RUTLAND , Vt.
The Phoenix Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
(PRSA) recently elected its 2005 executive board, which includes
President Ellen Bilbrey, APR (Accredited in Public Relations );
President-elect Marsha Mardock, APR; Treasurer Elizabeth McRae, APR;
Secretary Johna Burke; Vice President of Communications Ann Videan,
APR; and Past President Kelly Taft, APR.

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23, 2005. The Phoenix
Chapter of PRSA includes 260 professional public relations counselors
within business and industry, counseling firms, independent practices,
military, government, associations, hospitals , schools, professional
services firms and nonprofit organizations.

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skills are all crucial when building well-rounded, professional
counselors to assist business leaders," said Bilbrey.S.

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The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is a public charity
established to support and increase philanthropy across the United
States.

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MALVERN, Pa .----The Vanguard
Charitable Endowment Program marked a milestone event in early
February, 2005 , when its grants to public charities nationwide since
its 1997 inception surpassed one-half billion dollars.

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Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Exceeds $500 Million Granted

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These leaders may not know these
professionals already exist in their companies, or they may seek out
accredited public relations professionals to handle a specific crisis.
Communications issues affect all aspects of a company's operations,
and audiences such as the employees and their families, the media, the
financial partners, stakeholders and supporters should all be
addressed with messages that fit their situations.
Mirroring Americans' growing participation in donor-advised funds,
the Endowment Program's 2004 contribution and grant activity doubled
compared to 2003, and the $500 million granting landmark represents
financial support provided to over 15,500 U.