Get your G.E.A.R.S. in Motion for the PRSSA 2006 National Assembly in San Francisco, California. Don't wait another minute as Assembly is drawing near. You can compete in the forth annual Day-of Competition, run for a national office and attend leadership sessions to enhance skills as a leader of the Society. Check out the National Assembly page at http://www.prssa.org/assembly. We'll see you in San Francisco!
Scott T. Iwata, National President

The first PRSSA 2006 Regional Activities of the year are here. Don't miss your chance to be a part of these beneficial National Events. Here are the events coming up next month:

"Scale the Mountains: Public Relations in an Unpredictable World"
February 10-11
Appalachian State - Boone, NC
Contact: Brittany Bard at bb52629@appstate.edu

"Sailing Into Success"
February 17-18
Shippensburg University - Shippensburg, PA
Contact: Mandy Straub at AMStraub@gmail.com for an official invitation, registration brochure and hotel accommodations.

For more information about Regional Activities, contact: Maria Quidez, Vice President of Regional Activities

PRSA/PRSSA Internship Program

Apply for a 12-week (June-August) internship with PRSA and PRSSA at their headquarters in New York City. Junior and senior PRSSA members with at least a 3.0 G.P.A. may apply.

Monday, April 3 marks the due date to apply. The application and requirements are found on the scholarship and awards webpage. Visit http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-PRSA-PRSSAinternship.asp for more information.

Sarah Yeaney, Immediate Past President
Thinking about running for a position on the National Committee? Be sure to check out PRSSA's situation analysis as you prepare. This document houses the Society's background information as well as descriptions of each position on the National Committee. By reading through the situation analysis you will be prepared to take the Society to the next step!

Michael Cowen, Vice President of Member Services
If you are planning to attend the PRSSA National Assembly, you need to sign-up for the Day-of-Competition. It is the buzz of every Assembly—a tradition you’ll want to be a part of. Log onto to Assembly Web site to learn more.

Also, member dues need to be sent to National Headquarters by March 1. Those who didn’t pay dues in the fall can gain a year-long membership this spring. The dues form is now available for download. Go to http://www.prssa.org/resources/dues.asp.

Cristina Seiter, Vice President of Internship and Job Services
Did any of your New Year's resolutions involve finding that first real job or a summer internship? If the answer is yes, make JobCenter, PRSSA's own online career resource center, your first stop. Visit JobCenter, www.prssa.org/jobcenter, to search employment and internship opportunities, post your resume, get cover letter writing tips and much more. Take advantage of this amazing resource and register for free today!"

Kevin Saghy, Vice President of Chapter Development
Has your Chapter held a fundraiser this year worth showing off? Submit it to the National FUNdraising Bowl for your chance to win TWO FREE registrations for the 2006 National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Monthly winners will be chosen for January-April. For more details, download the FUNdraising manual at www.prssa.org/fundraising or contact me at k-saghy@onu.edu.

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