June Lunch: Play Ball!: The Unique Challenges of Sports Communications

A little sneak peek at the June lunch. The email to members will go out tomorrow, so those of you reading the blog today can RSVP early and secure your spot.

WHEN: Thursday, June 26, 2008, from noon - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: McFadden's, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave.

SPEAKERS:

• Chartese Burnett, Vice President of Communications, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, has worked in sports for 20 years. She spent time with the NFL Players Association, the NBA League Office and got her start at her alma mater, Georgetown University.
• Matt Winkler, Associate Dean, Sports Industry Management, Georgetown University, has worked in sports for more than 15 years. Winkler developed the national sports career conference - the Sports Events Marketing Experience (SEME), which he has co-managed for five years and expanded to include events in D.C.; L.A.; and Chicago.

RSVP required: CapitalCommunicator (at) gmail (dot) com

Cost to attend: $17
Payment at the door. Cash only. Exact change preferred.