“When you belong to CCM you have a very secret weapon: immediate access to some of the most experienced communicators in North America – they’re as close as your PC, and they’re generous with their advice.”
-- Kathryn Yates, Watson Wyatt Worldwide

"The information provided (from the ListServ) was invaluable as I made my recommendation to the chairman. This alone was worth the annual membership fee."
-- Paul Gennaro, Johns Manville

"What most impressed me was the caliber of the people and the opportunity for idea sharing. It's a wonderful group, and I'm glad to be a part of it."
--Chris Solie, Ford Motor Credit Company

"I had a great time at the conference – excellent program, great speakers and topics, and wonderful conversations with my CCM colleagues."
--Lorrie Hecker, American Standard Companies

"Every comment (in response to my ListServ question about hotlines) was useful and appreciated. It seems to me CCM is more vigorous than ever, and it was always a great organization."
--Ken Rhodie, retired but working on behalf of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

"I specifically chose the CCM conference to attend this year because of the caliber of its members – communication leaders, depth of experience, open and honest dialogue and a willingness to share. Attending is like being with people you’ve known a long time – people you can trust."
--Camille Macchio, Reliant Pharmaceuticals

“Talk about instant networking! It would usually take years to establish such a network. At conference, it was three days."
--David Pitre, Direct Energy

"The professional, yet informal atmosphere made it easy to meet new people and to have honest conversations about communication challenges and approaches."
--Barbara Fagan-Smith, ROI Communications Inc.

"CCM attendees, and especially the board members, engaged me in thought-provoking dialogue, not only about the issues on the agenda, but also those issues relating to career and personal choices in our challenging and ever-changing profession."
--Andy O'Hearn

"I feel like I’m part of a truly special group – I wonder how many other professional organizations generate this kind of support."
--Shelley Cowan, speechwriter

"I belonged to CCM years ago and then let my membership lapse. Coming back to the CCM fold was like getting reacquainted with a good buddy from high school. It’s good for the psyche to be in the company of so many smart, funny and generous souls."
-- Kate Nelson, Talent Strategy Partners LLC

"I enjoyed getting to know the CCM group. The conference was very useful for me, especially the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with other members."
-- Virginia Stefan, Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Sharing experiences with CCM members is like sharing a box of chocolates – different looks and tastes, diverse ranges of experience, and an overall sense of enjoyment. It’s the finest sampler of communicators I’ve ever encountered.”
--Ted Pile, Alpha Natural Resources Inc.