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| PRSSA 2010 National Conference Updates |
"Capital Connection: People, Press and Politics"
Interested in representing athletes and actors? Then the “Creating a Career in Entertainment and Sports” session is perfect for you. Panelists Doug Hicks, senior vice president, marketing communications for D.C. United and Kurt Kehl, vice president of communications and chief communications officer of the Washington Capitals, will share the secrets to their success while John Ingoldsby, president of IIR Sports and Entertainment, Inc., moderates this action-packed discussion. Check out their biographies and other sessions on the Conference website.
Registration Deadline: Sept 13. Space is limited; register early.
Registration: Members $295; Affiliates $300; Nonmembers $330.
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Compete for Two Free Conference Registrations
With the bulk of scholarship and award deadlines just around the corner, it is crunch time to complete your application, make copies of Chapter applications as a reference for your Chapter with an itemized list and submit your application by the deadline (not postmarked). For questions about the application or eligibility, contact Mary Rose.
Vice President of Professional Development Nick Lucido
Until June 1, you may e-mail Jason one-page Chapter News press releases about newsworthy Chapter events to be published on the national website. After June 1 and throughout next year, please contact the 2010-2011 Vice President of Public Relations Danielle DuPree.
Internships ranging from marketing to agency work to community relations in California, Nevada, Missouri, Florida, Ohio and New York have recently been added to JobCenter. Contact Michael with JobCenter questions or login information.
Thank you for a successful Regional Activity year. We all learned a lot and benefited from the professional development and networking opportunities of this year’s activities. If you are interested in learning about how you can host or attend a PRSSA 2011 Regional Activity, check out the Regional Activities website and start planning. Next year’s bids will be due in September. Contact the newly elected Vice President of Regional Activities Rachel Sprung with any questions.
Advocate for the Profession This Year
As school comes to a close and Chapters prepare for the upcoming school year, remember to include PRSA's Business Case for Public Relations in your promotional materials. Use the Business Case as a resource to advocate for the Society and the profession and to highlight why we need public relations.
Beginning June 1, FORUM will once again be looking for writers. If you are interested, look for announcements on the PRSSA National social media sites and via e-mail. If you have questions, contact FORUM.
A huge thank you to all who contributed to FORUM this past year and helped make it a major success. PRSSA National is making new efforts to improve communication and publications to spread the word of the accomplishments of PRSSA members and coverage of large events. Thanks again for making this past year a great year for FORUM.
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| Dates to Remember |
May 21 — Chapter Officer Update Forms due
June 1 — 2010–2011 National and local leaders take office
June 4 — Scholarship and award applications due:
June 7 — Star Chapter Award application due
June 11–13 — PRSSA 2010 Leadership Rally
June 14 — Scholarship and award applications due:
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