In addition to its other services, the Public Affairs Council offers members a variety of free in-person and virtual events.

• Membership Orientations
  For more information, contact Brittany Smith.
  
  Upcoming Orientations:
  February 15, 2012 -- 1:30 - 2:30 pm EST via teleconference REGISTER
  March 13, 2012 -- 1:30 - 2:30 pm EST via teleconference REGISTER
  March 20, 2012 -- 11:30am - 1:30 pm EST at the Public Affairs Council, Washington, D.C. REGISTER

• International Network (IN)
  Events for IN members only. To join this free, members-only network for international public affairs professionals, contact Jason Jarrell.
  
  Upcoming IN Events: Coming Soon

Recent IN Events:
International Network Reception
November 2, 2011 6:00 - 7:30 pm EDT | Teatro Goldoni, Washington, D.C.

International Network Meeting: Changing Dynamics of European Public Affairs
March 23, 2011 8:30 - 10:30 am EDT | Public Affairs Council offices, Washington, D.C.

• Political Involvement Network (PIN)
  Events for PIN members only. To join this free, members-only network for political involvement professionals, contact Breanna Olson.
  
  Upcoming PIN Events:
  A Guide to Mentoring
  December 5, 2011 12:30 - 2:00 pm EST | Public Affairs Council, Washington, D.C.
  
  Recent PIN Events:
  Career Engagement
  November 15, 2011 12:30 - 2:00 pm EST | American Beverage Association, Washington, D.C.
  
  Will Facebook Change Constituent Communications?
  April 12, 2011 9:00 - 10:30 am EDT | U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
   


• Regional Networking Events
  For more information, contact Brittany Smith.
  
  Recent Regional Events:
  Minneapolis Networking Reception
  When: September 27, 2011 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  Where: Minneapolis Club | Minneapolis, MN

• Networking Happy Hours
  For more information, contact Lauren Tyler.
  
  Upcoming Happy Hours:
  National Grasroots Pre-Conference Happy Hour
  When: December 13, 2011 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
  Where: La Tasca | Washington, DC

Free Teleconference Recordings (available for download)

• What Does It Take to Be a Leader?
• Social Media for Career Development
• Best Practices in Issues Communications
• Entering a New Local Political Environment
• Four New Ideas for Your State Government Relations Program
• SGR in an Election Season
• Global Post-Election Analysis

Past Free Events

• Jobs Teleconference
• Teleconference: Using Social Media for Job Searches
• Lunch with former Ambassador to Belgium, Tom Korologos. For IN members.
• Political Involvement Network launch event. For PIN members.
• Washington, DC Executive Breakfast: Proving the Value of Public Affairs
• Association Breakfast: Examining Federal Government Relations
• Association Breakfast: Amplify Your Voice When Your Issues are at Stake
• Georgia's New Political Landscape and Today's Top Business Issues
• Palo Alto, CA Public Affairs Networking Reception
• San Francisco, CA Public Affairs Networking Reception
• Boston Area Public Affairs Networking Breakfast
• Trenton Area Public Affairs Networking Reception

To learn about other benefits of membership click here.