Jan. 12

In this issue…

• National Committe Updates
  • Attend the PRSSA 2012 National Assembly
  • Read the Latest Issue of FORUM
  • Submit Chapter News in Video Format
  • Obtain Letters of Recommendations for Scholarship Applications
  • Intern Talk: Preparing Your Resume
  • Prepare for PRSSA 2012 Regional Conferences

NATIONAL COMMITTEE UPDATES

Attend the PRSSA 2012 National Assembly
National President, Adam Aisner
Join members from around the country as you network, learn and participate on the national level at this year’s National Assembly, held in Charlotte, NC from March 15-18. Every PRSSA Chapter should send one official delegate to vote on bylaw changes and to elect the next National Committee. PRSSA pays for hotel, tax and registration for each official delegate. Non-delegates are encouraged to attend but must pay a $60 registration fee and the room rate of $137 per night plus tax. All attendees are responsible for their own travel costs. The registration deadline is Feb. 17.

Read the Latest Issue of FORUM
FORUM Editor in Chief Amy Bishop
The new issue of PRSSA’s tri-annual publication FORUM was recently delivered to all Chapters. This issue includes articles about disaster communications, social media, sports public relations, Chapter development and highlights from National Conference. Don’t forget to ask your Chapter President or Faculty Adviser for your issue. Leaders can use the Chapter Guide for FORUM Distribution to ensure your members receive their copies.

Submit Chapter News in Video Format for the PRSSA YouTube Channel
Vice President of Public Relations, Lauren Gray
Share your Chapter successes and goals with Chapters across the nation via video format for the PRSSA YouTube Channel. See this blog post on tips and directions for submitting Chapter News in video format for an explanation on how to submit the video news.

Obtain Letters of Recommendations for Scholarship Applications
Vice President of Member Services, Vanessa Perkins
Have you thought about who you would like to ask to write your letters of recommendation? Possible sources can be your Chapter Advisers, professional mentors and employer/internship supervisors. Having an excellent up-to-date letter of recommendation from a professional can be extremely important when applying for scholarships, awards, internships and jobs.

Intern Talk: Preparing Your Resume
Vice President of Internship/Job Services, Joe Clarkson
Are you struggling to develop your resume? Are you looking for professional insight on what employers are looking for in a resume? This month for Intern Talk, Vice President of Internships/Job Services sat with Jessica Bernot of Landau Public Relations in Cleveland to discuss what PRSSA members should think about when developing their resume.

Prepare for PRSSA 2012 Regional Conferences
Vice President of Regional Conferences, Haley Higgs
Each spring, PRSSA Chapters host a variety of Regional Conferences, events endorsed and promoted by PRSSA National, around the country. These events are planned, hosted and attended by students, and are an opportunity for attendees to network and learn. This year, 10 Regional Conferences have been scheduled. Check the PRSSA website to find a Regional Conference near you.