Previous Issues  |  PRSSA Home  February 25, 2010
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Dates to Remember

Feb. 26: Oral Roberts University Regional Activity

Feb. 27: Michigan State University Regional Activity

Feb. 27: Boston University Regional Activity

Mar. 11–14: PRSSA 2010 National Assembly in Austin, Texas

Mar. 7: Elon University

Mar. 19–20: San Jose State University

PRSSA 2010 National Conference Updates

The Capital Connection: People, Press and Politics
Washington (D.C.) Marriott Wardman Park — Oct. 15–19
Plan early for the PRSSA 2010 National Conference in Washington, D.C. Find a list of possible fundraisers on the PRSSA Web site that can unite your Chapter and allow more members to attend Conference. Follow the PRSSA 2010 National Conference on Twitter and visit the PRSSA Web site, which will have more information in the next few weeks.

Register Early; Space Is Limited
Registration Deadline: Sept. 13. Register early; space is limited.
Registration Fee: $295 for members/$330 for nonmembers
Room Rate: $235 per night plus tax, single through quad
Learn more on PRSSA.org, Twitter and Facebook.

National Committee Updates

Utilize the PRSSA Presidents-Talk Listserv
Vice President of Chapter Development Kion Sanders
Chapter Presidents, are you on the PRSSA Presidents-Talk Listserv? If not, sign up here and converse with fellow Chapter Presidents about Chapter activities.

Prepare for Scholarships Ahead of Time
Vice President of Member Service Mary Rose Macaranas

The next scholarship deadline is Monday, March 29. Start working on your application packet now to avoid simple mistakes, stress and overnight shipping charges. For more tips on the scholarship application process, review the Scholarship Checklist on FORUM online. View the complete list of PRSSA Member Scholarships and Awards for deadlines and details.

Guest Post on the PRSSA Blog
Vice President of Professional Development Nick Lucido
PRSSA Regional Activities offer members the opportunity to learn from industry leaders. You can share what you learn at these events with PRSSA members by contributing to the PRSSA Blog. Contact Nick if you are interested.

Submit Chapter News
Vice President of Public Relations Jason Sears
Hosting a unique speaker, fundraiser or community service initiative in the near future? Write a press release for Chapter News on the PRSSA Web site. We have had nine releases posted this month, with a few more still to come. For more information or to submit press releases, contact Jason.

View New Internships Posted on JobCenter

Vice President of Internships/Job Services Michael Wilson

We have recently posted several new internships to the JobCenter, including the Landau PR Summer Experience, a paid, full-time internship in Cleveland. This program, lasting from June to August, will provide students and in-depth, hands-on experience at a public relations agency. The application deadline is Friday, March 5, so log into the JobCenter right away for more details. Contact Michael with questions or for login information.

 

Attend an Upcoming Regional Activity

Vice President of Regional Activities Jenna Huskinson

Registration is open for Regional Activities. Here are the next five Regional Activities:

Oral Roberts University, Feb. 26, “Front Row Seat 2010”

Michigan State University, Feb. 27, “Expanding Your PR Horizons”

Boston University, Feb. 27, “PR Advanced: Brand Yourself”

Elon University, Mar. 7, “PR in 3–D”

San Jose State University, Mar. 19–20, “The Survivors Guide to Public Relations”

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