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1998-99 PRSSA Annual Report
Notes from the 1998-99 National Vice Presidents: Accomplishments and Future Visions
VP of Regional Activities, Dan Lemin
Accomplishments
- Updated and revised Regional Activities Manual
- Implemented plan for additional Regional Awards and Regional Career Fairs
- Oversaw planning of eight Regional Activities
- Co-wrote, compiled and researched PRSSA 1999 dues increase proposal
- Compiled action plan for 1999-00 PRSSA National Committee
Vision for the future
- Standardize bid procedure for all Regional Activities
- Standardize format for Regional Activities
- Assure all members the opportunity of attending a Regional Activity
- Further implement Regional Career Fairs and Regional Awards programs
- Refine focus on evaluation of Regional Activities
VP of Internships/Job Services, Tracy Cooley
Accomplishments
- Developed "On-Line Career Manual"
- Designed JobWeb listerv e-mail messages which were sent to PR Forum and PRSA Leaderserve
- Organized Job Search Campaign Strategies, a 16-step campaign to assist members with their job search
- Created JobWeb logo, brochure and press kit
Vision for the future
- Expand the "On-Line Career Manual"
- Strengthen long-term relationships with professionals
- Change the structure of the JobWeb as technology advances
VP of Professional Development, Allison Swickard
Accomplishments
- Revised and updated Student-Run Firm Manual
- Co-developed PRSSA 1999 dues increase proposal
- Co-developed first-ever PRSSA Annual Report
- Promoted PRSA Associate Membership
Vision for the future
- Work with PRSA to develop an improved tracking system for graduating PRSSA members who become Associate Members
- Further fine tune Student-Run Firm Manual
- Build stronger relations with PRSA
VP of Member Services, Carlos Pelham
Accomplishments
- Developed draft of Member Services Guide
- Promoted PRSSA-Talk at national events and in monthly mailings
- Coordinated development of committee policy on chapter standards
- Oversaw implementation of 1999-2000 chapter probation procedures
Vision for the future
- Strengthen PRSSA Phone Tree
- Increase awareness of PRSSA-Talk, scholarships and awards
- Develop increased tracking tools to monitor awareness of PRSSA programs
VP of Chapter Development, Colleen Devaney
Accomplishments
- Updated and revised President's Resource Notebook
- Planned conference chapter development sessions
- Invented PRSSA Pacesetter Award
- Planned leadership development sessions at Assembly
Vision for the future
- Launch on-line leadership primer for chapter leaders
- Improve President's Resource Notebook
- Develop standard leadership materials for chapters to use when training members and executive board
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In 2002, at the PRSSA National Assembly in San Diego, CA, the longest PRSSA National Assembly lasted 13 hours and brought in the new National Committee 2002-2003. One Hundred and fifty delegates attended enjoying leadership and a behind the scenes look at PRSSA.
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