3CMA COMMcast

The 3CMA Board of Directors and Staff  share their reflections on 2023 as well as their secret holiday indulgences and guilty pleasures. And not one of them mentioned Hallmark movies (although Taylor Swift did come up). Take 10 minutes and enjoy! Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from 3CMA!

We all have emergency communications plans, but what happens when the plan goes out the window in the face of a previously unimaginable crisis? Lauren Henrie is the Comms Specialist for Maui Rescue Mission and tells us about messaging Maui during the deadly August wildfires.

3CMA COMMCAST 036: Orlando Revisited The 2023 conference is in the books as the biggest and best gathering of public sector communicators in 3CMA’s 35 year history. Whether you were there to help shape the experience, or especially if you weren’t able to join us, please enjoy this retrospective look back at Orlando as we simultaneously look forward to 2024 in Arlington, Texas. BONUS POINTS: Not counting crowds there are 158 faces featured in the various clips and pix. Extra credit if you find yourself (literally or existentially).

3CMA COMMCAST 032: It may a brisk 102 outside, but the Communications Plans being written at the Certified Public Communicator Program are very cool. Commcast goes to CPC in this installment of the non-award-winning podcast.

3CMA COMMCAST 031: Orlando Annual Conference Preview - Everything You Ever Needed to Know about Coming To Orlando in September … And Then Some. Do you like theme parks, roller coasters, palm trees, warm breezes, good food, good friends, excellent networking and the best professional learning experience of the year? Yes? Well, we've got you covered. April Michael and Kelly Allen from the City of Orlando tell us all the reasons we want to be in central Florida while the 3CMA Staff - Scott, Cathryn and Michelle - fill us in on what’s happening at the conference.

3CMA COMMCAST 029: Member Profile Ari Lyksett of Chanhassen MN. Have you wondered if the future of our profession is in good hands? Are you not sure if our newer members fully comprehend the nuance of the business? Meet Ari Lyksett of Chanhassen MN and rest easy with this member profile of an up-and-coming leader in local government comms.

3CMA COMMCAST 028: HOW’D THEY DO IT? Hear from 10 of last year’s Savvy Winners about what make their entry stand out, what was the secret sauce? Plus Savvy Chair Jennifer Bennerotte fills everyone in on the nuts and bolts of the program. Must-See TV for Savvy Season!

3CMA COMMCAST 027: ANNOUNCING CONNECT COHORT 4 WITH A MENTORSHIP UPDATE - Hear how 3CMA Legacy Melody Mileur is faring with her 3CMA Connect-inspired job connection in Germany.

3CMA COMMCAST 026 - Member Profile: Decatur GA’s Renae Jackson. Find out what a Community Engagement Manager is and why Decatur once had a popsicle war on the square in this COMMCAST Member Profile of Renae Jackson.

3CMA COMMCAST 025: Headline News - There’s a lot going on at 3CMA in 2023, find out about conferences, awards, scholarships, training, webinars mentorships and nuclear physics … OK, all but one of those.