I’m pleased to announce that Ian Koss, founder of Ink19, will be the speaker at our next chapter meeting. Here’s the description of his presentation:

The online world provides near-universal access and distribution in a way that print and other traditional mediums can only dream of. At the same time, it also comes with a unique set of challenges and requirements, driven by the very nature of this medium. In this presentation, Ian Koss explores some of these issues and examines several approaches to maximizing the use of this channel and properly addressing its audience.

Ian Koss is a founder of Ink 19, a music magazine that has been in publication since 1991. Ink 19 has been on the web since 1997, and transitioned to a fully-online format in 2001. In addition to his publishing experience, Mr. Koss has been consulting in online content management for over 10 years.

Date: August 3, 2006 
Time: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. 
Location: Holiday Inn Express, 3025 N. Rocky
Point Drive Tampa 
813-287-8585 

Cost: $10.00 for members and guests; snacks and beverages will be served. 

**Please RSVP to Joan Baptist by August 1, 2006 at joan.baptist@us.pwc.com.  

Directions: From Pinellas - Take U.S. Hwy 19 to SR 60 East (Courtney Campbell Causeway); turn left onto Rocky Point Dr. Follow the road to the right. After you pass the Hampton Inn, turn right into the Holiday Inn Express parking area. Bahama Breeze is to the north of the Holiday Inn Express. 

From Tampa - Take I-275 south to Exit 39 (old Exit 20) (SR 60, Clearwater, Tampa Airport). Merge onto SR 60. Get into one of the left three lanes and take the West SR 60 (Clearwater) exit. The second traffic light is Rocky Point Dr. Turn right. Follow the road to the right. After you pass the Hampton Inn, turn right into the Holiday Inn Express parking area. Bahama Breeze is to the north of the Holiday Inn Express.