TODAY

Professional Photographers Annual State Convention, sponsored by Professional Photographers of Oregon Inc., kicks off with a free talk, open to the public, by Pulitzer Prize winner David Hume Kennerly, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., conference continues through Monday, weekend program prices for members and nonmembers vary according to number of days attended, Monarch Hotel & Conference Center, 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. Call 1-800-370-5657.

MONDAY

'The Elevator Speech' or 'How to State Your Case in 60 Seconds or Less,' sponsored by Portland Toastmasters, open house and special training session, 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Radisson Hotel, 1441 N.E. Second Ave. Call 503-285-4805.

TUESDAY

Holistic E-Marketing: Generating Revenue Through Web-based Initiatives, sponsored by American Marketing Association Oregon chapter, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 S.W. Salmon St., $25 members, $35 nonmembers, $15 students. Call 503-222-9204.

Improve public speaking skills, sponsored by PacMasters Toastmasters, 12:05 p.m. to 1 p.m., Multnomah Building, Rooms 235 A and B, 501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Call 503-284-0686.

Tips for public speaking, sponsored by Servetus East Toastmasters, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Kaiser Old Town Hall, 3704 N. Interstate Ave. Call 503-284-0686.

WEDNESDAY

Better communication and public speaking, sponsored by Toastmasters, 6:45 a.m. to 7:55 a.m., Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Neurological Sciences Center, 1040 S.W. 22nd Ave. Call 503-221-1581.

Enhancing public speaking skills, sponsored by Oregon 424 Toastmasters, noon to 1 p.m., Standard Insurance Building, Conference Room B, 900 S.W. Fifth Ave. Call 503-275-0454.

Tourism Marketing: Making the Case for Cascadia, sponsored by Portland Business Alliance, 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., Governor Hotel, 611 S.W. 10th Ave., $25 members, $35 nonmembers. Call 503-224-8684.

2003 winter career fair, sponsored by Portland Employment Guide, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Downtown Portland Marriott Hotel, Oregon Ballroom, lower level, 1401 S.W. Naito Parkway. Call 503-872-9900.

THURSDAY

IT Export Opportunities in Japan: An Informational Seminar, sponsored by Software Association of Oregon, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Kingstad Conference Center, 15450 S.W. Milliken Way, Beaverton, $20, register by Tuesday. Call 503-228-5429.

Developing and Using Sustainability Indicators, sponsored by Oregon Natural Step Network, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., registration starts 8 a.m., Nike World Headquarters, Tiger Woods Center, 1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, $190 members, $215 nonmembers. Call 503-241-1140.

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