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The day Bella learned blue and yellow paint make green! Blaine painted her from head to toe. She likes to roll in dirt, too.
May 2008
Blaine's first night at tennis
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Hoffman's Mailbox
June 6, 2008
"Juicy Apples" by Lucile Rowntree
Bella with GiGi and Toppy, 2007
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Laura Van Hoosier, APR
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- Laura Van Hoosier, APR
- Wife, mother and busy worker who strives to be a better person each day.
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The day Bella learned blue and yellow paint make green! Blaine painted her from head to toe. She likes to roll in dirt, too.
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Laura Van Hoosier, MS, APR, is a seasoned health care public relations practitioner who received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas A&M University, and a master’s degree in Advertising/PR from Texas Christian University.
She has more than 15 years experience in public relations and marketing with hospitals and banks throughout Texas.
An award-winning professional, she has successfully managed several high-profile crises situations for organizations, and her work has been seen on “Oprah,” CNN, “Good Morning Texas,” and all of the Dallas/Fort Worth media outlets including channels 4, 5, 8, 11, 33, as well as the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Morning News, and The Fort Worth Business Press, just to name a few.
A Fort Worth YWCA “Tribute to Women in Business” honoree, she has received several IABC Bronze and Silver Quill awards for her communications projects, as well as a prestigious honor from The Health Academy with PRSA’s national organization.
Known for her hands-on development of young talent, Van Hoosier is recognized for mentoring dozens of PR professionals who are today leaders in their respective industries.
She is the immediate past president of the Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA, and is a public affairs volunteer for the American Red Cross. During 2009, she'll be serving as the APR Chair for the PRSA Southwest District, and an Assembly Delegate representing the Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA.
A married mother of three girls, Van Hoosier enjoys reading and running.
She has more than 15 years experience in public relations and marketing with hospitals and banks throughout Texas.
An award-winning professional, she has successfully managed several high-profile crises situations for organizations, and her work has been seen on “Oprah,” CNN, “Good Morning Texas,” and all of the Dallas/Fort Worth media outlets including channels 4, 5, 8, 11, 33, as well as the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Morning News, and The Fort Worth Business Press, just to name a few.
A Fort Worth YWCA “Tribute to Women in Business” honoree, she has received several IABC Bronze and Silver Quill awards for her communications projects, as well as a prestigious honor from The Health Academy with PRSA’s national organization.
Known for her hands-on development of young talent, Van Hoosier is recognized for mentoring dozens of PR professionals who are today leaders in their respective industries.
She is the immediate past president of the Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA, and is a public affairs volunteer for the American Red Cross. During 2009, she'll be serving as the APR Chair for the PRSA Southwest District, and an Assembly Delegate representing the Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA.
A married mother of three girls, Van Hoosier enjoys reading and running.
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May 2008
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- My mom says I qualify to run for VP!
- American Girls really are tailored to girls ages 8-11
- First week of school started off super!
- From PRSA ~ Reporters continue to use Twitter to g...
- Thinking through fundraising ideas for our element...
- Having a slumber party tonight
- Facebook is really cool!
- I am thinking "eight is enough!"
- Ate at Grandma Terry's tonight - pizza
- B1 and B2 both went to the teacher to explain what...
- Who left the Skittles in the lounge room at dance ...
- Daddy is going fishing!
- Mimi continues to improve.
- Bella starts her dance classes tonight!
- There is something about Biden I don't trust
- Special friend Kathryn Hebert had a new baby girl,...
- Ashley Wesson Antle is feeling pretty good!
- How are people getting their news? (FROM PRSA, SOU...
- Pickens has more to say
- Joy, too
- In our thoughts
- Link to September PRSA meeting (Fort Worth, TX)
- President's Column that will publish in the Septem...
- Star-Telegram columnist "leaves" his 11-yr old son...
- Wondering what you do when you know someone cheate...
- The town where I grew up has come a long way
- Bella on the day she went to meet her teacher!
- Day 3 - looking good!
- Back to School ~ catching the school bus on Day 2
- Deodorant
- First time to hear Michelle Obama was last night
- Teachers like apples, right?
- First day of school ~ 2nd grade for Blaine and 4th...
- Mimi had a great day in GP
- Tumbling is for us!
- Sweet Bryn with Shimmer
- Love is in the air
- Girls starting tumbling classes today!
- Hairbraiding at Lost Pines Resort in Bastrop
- We love the girls' teachers!
- Teenage pregnancy
- Michael Phelps on Frosted Flakes
- Updates
- Went to church today.
- Mimi better today than yesterday.
- Mimi is a tad bit stonger today.
- If I have to see John Edwards' face in one more ma...
- PRSA's September Professional Development Day is s...
- Triangular communications - what is it?
- French Country - I've decided that is the style of...
- We are so thrilled for Michael Phelps
- Thanks to Glenda Thompson and Co. for a wonderful ...
- Aunt Martha Moore is still critical but had a "res...
- Mimi is home from the hospital and is resting comf...
- John Edwards' mistress refuses DNA testing
- Congrats Michael Phelps!
- A CUTE STORY...
- Happy Birthday, Hopper
- John Edwards, the rat
- Mom still in the hospital
- Aunt Martha Moore and Mimi are still in the hospital
- "Nikki is going to paragraph our dance this week."
- "Cough you."
- New tool offered by Google expected to assist mark...
- Chronicling a blood drive on Twitter - very cool!
- Mom is much better thank goodness!
- Mom is not doing well
- Girls singing and dancing to Mamma Mia soundtrack!
- Prayers continue for Aunt Martha Moore
- John Moore's firepit which he built!
- Mom with her high school class - Class of 1955 fro...
- Laura Moore Van Hoosier Easter 1971 outside of Mt....
- Another Bella quote
- From PBS ----- great site!
- FROM PRSA "Tactics" ---- Conversational marketing ...
- Mimi not feeling well at all
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A friend who is a writer ~ Laura Beil
Hoffman Dairy
Hoffman's Mailbox
Girls at First Swim Meet w/ Coach Mike
June 6, 2008
Momee's Apple Painting
"Juicy Apples" by Lucile Rowntree
Texas A&M
Ashley Antle ~ my wonderful colleague and friend
A wonderful graphic designer!
Megraphics
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The Shack - a must-read book
Weatherford Rodeo 2007
Bella with GiGi and Toppy, 2007
People magazine
When in doubt, check out the dictionary
Take care of your heart
Source: Wall Street Journal article
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB121366216745079253.html?mod=2_1566_topbox
A Visceral Fear: Heart Attacks
www.americanheart.org
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB121366216745079253.html?mod=2_1566_topbox
A Visceral Fear: Heart Attacks
That Strike Out of the Blue
www.americanheart.org