ADVISORY/National Investor Relations Institute Announces San Antonio Chapter Luncheon Meeting.

Business Editors/NIRI Members and Associates

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (April 24)

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2001

    Guest Speaker: Nancy Humphries, Vice President Investor Relations
                   BellSouth Corporation

    Ms. Humphries will explain the processes she uses to develop the
    Investor Relations Strategic Plan for her firm. Her extensive
    experience in both Investor Relations and the Telecommunications
    industry will serve as an educational opportunity for IR
    Professionals, CPAs and Business Development Executives.
    BellSouth is one of the most widely held stocks in the U.S., with
    over a million owners. Ms. Humphries currently serves on the Board
    of Directors for NIRI National and has served as the President of
    the Atlanta NIRI Chapter.

               Strategic Planning in Investor Relations

    --  Align your IR efforts with the strategic direction of your
        business

    --  Create a solid "game plan" to effectively market your stock

    --  Develop investable messages and determine appropriate
        audiences and processes

    --  Secure "buy-in" and involvement of senior management

    Tuesday, April 24, 2001
    11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Oak Hills Country Club
    5403 Fredericksburg Rd.
    San Antonio, Texas

    $20.00 NIRI-SA members
    $25.00 NIRI-SA non-members

    Earn 1.5 CPE Credits

    Please RSVP to Anabel Dominguez at 547-1066 or via e-mail to
    [e-mail] on or before Friday, April 20, 2001. No-shows
    will be billed.

              Attention All San Antonio Public Companies:
       TAKE STOCK IN SAN ANTONIO is scheduled for June 20, 2001.
                  For information call 210/321-7171.

"Advancing the investor relations profession through education and networking opportunities."