April 29

In this issue…

• National Committee Updates
  • Enhance Your Leadership Skills at the 2011 Leadership Rally
  • Upcoming Chapter Advocacy Guide
  • Submit FUNdraising Bowl Fundraisers and Share Best Practices
  • Use PRSSA National Internships Center
  • Graduating Seniors: Become a PRSA Associate Member
  • Connect with a Local PRSA Chapter this Summer
  • Register Today for PRSSA 2011 National Conference

NATIONAL COMMITTEE UPDATES

Enhance Your Leadership Skills at the 2011 Leadership Rally
National President Nick Lucido
The 2011 Leadership Rally is a unique gathering of incoming leaders from each Chapter (the Chapter president or, if he or she cannot attend, a representative from the Chapter’s executive board) to brainstorm best practices, plan for the year and learn how to effective manage your local Chapter. By attending, you'll build a network of peers and develop lifelong leadership skills – in short, you can't miss this event. Registration is now open and Leadership Rally will be held from June 10-12 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Upcoming Chapter Advocacy Guide
Vice President of Advocacy Adam Aisner
The new Chapter Advocacy Guide will soon be ready for download on the PRSSA website. Check it out this summer so that your school can execute advocacy initiatives next year. Diversity, ethics, outreach – for more information or for help executing advocacy initiatives, contact Adam Aisner.

Submit FUNdraising Bowl Fundraisers and Share Best Practices
Vice President of Chapter Development Kim Ciesla
Don’t miss the final FUNdraising Bowl drawing. Submit your fundraisers by April 30 for the chance to win two free National Conference registrations and national recognition. For more information click here.

Does your Chapter have a best practice it wants to share? Check out the PRSSA 2011 National Conference Chapter Development Session Applications. Share your best practices and your Chapter could be the next one selected for a session in Orlando for the PRSSA 2011 National Conference. For more information contact Kim Ciesla.

Use PRSSA Internships Center
Vice President of Internships/Job Services Scott Thornburg
Graduating in May? Check out the PRSSA Internship Center and the PRSA JobCenter for public relations and communications opportunities. Opportunities are added every week. Contact Scott Thornburg for more information.

Graduating Seniors: Become a PRSA Associate Member
Vice President of Member Services Jemalyn Chavez
Take advantage of the PRSA Associate Membership before the academic year ends! All PRSSA graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) may join PRSA National for just $60 a year as an Associate Member — a nearly $200 discount. You may also join a PRSA Chapter when you join PRSA National. Other benefits of joining PRSA include professional development discounts, free Silver and Bronze Anvil case studies and access to the PRSA Membership Directory. For questions regarding eligibility, email Jemalyn Chavez.

Connect with a Local PRSA Chapter this Summer
Vice President of Professional Development Therese Kuster
As the school year winds down, remember that PRSA does not operate on an academic calendar. Your sponsoring Chapter still holds meetings during the summer months – the perfect opportunity for you to forge a relationship with these local professionals. Contact Therese Kuster for help connecting with your local PRSA Chapter.    

Register Today for the PRSSA 2011 National Conference
Conference Co-Director of Communications Lauren Canina
Reserve your spot today for thePRSSA 2011 National Conference. The Conference, which will be held Oct. 14-18 at the Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, will feature notable speakers and groundbreaking sessions that will inspire present and future young professionals to learn more about the public relations industry. Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible because space is limited. Registration is $295 for PRSSA members, $300 for affiliate members and $330 for non members. PRSSA members will also receive a special discount on hotel rates. Contact the Conference Committee for more information.