March 1 - National Dues deadline for spring members

March 13-16 - PRSSA 2008 National Assembly in San Diego, CA

March 30 - Bateman Competition entries due to PRSSA

Thanks to those who registered for the 2008 National Assembly in San Diego. All attendees should receive information regarding their hotel accomodations by February 22. Delegates will also receive more information about candidates, bylaw changes and other Assembly business.

National Assembly registrants should sign up to participate in the 6th Annual Day-of-Competition. This hands-on public relations competition challenges teams of four or five Assembly attendees to develop a communications plan for a real-world public relations client. Members of the winning team will be recognized at the welcome reception and will each receive a plaque and $50. If you have any questions about the Competition, please contact Allison Tomei.

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania continued its annual Distinguished Lecture Series this year with a multimedia presentation by Sarah J. Glover, an award-winning photojournalist with The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since 2003, the Distinguished Lecture Series has brought a number of acclaimed speakers to Edinboro's campus, including the U.S. Army's deputy chief of public affairs and two former U.S. Congressmen.

*Share your Chapter's best practices by e-mailing Allison Tomei, Vice President of Member Services. One Chapter will be recognized in each Bi-weekly e-mail for demonstrating and sharing its innovative and creative ideas with the Society.

Melissa Csuhran, National President:

Platform Online Magazine is a student-run publication that seeks to create an online community where PR students, practitioners and educators discuss issues shaping the profession's future. Topic categories on the Website include career, leadership, ethics, trends and tips from the pros.

The Platform student editorial team encourages article contributions from PR students, practitioners and educators. If you'd like to write an article for Platform, contact Melissa Csuhran before March 15, 2008.

Denise Kreft, Vice President of Internships and Job Services:

Ketchum Communications is pleased to announce their New York's Summer Fellowship Program. The program, formerly known as the New York Summer Internship Program, is a paid fellowship now open to undergraduate students currently in their junior and senior years. The program begins on June 2, 2008 and ends on August 8, 2008. Students must be available for the entire 10 weeks to be considered.

Before starting your internship search, don't forget to use the PRSSA 2007 Internship Guide as a resource. Click here to download a copy or visit www.prssa.org.

For more information about this opportunity as well as others please visit www.prssa.org/jobcenter.

Kelly McFall, Vice President of Regional Activities:

Two Regional Activities down, many more fun events to go!

Texas Tech University presents, “The TTU Crisis and Communication Conference," from February 15-17. PRSSA members—this is your chance to gain some valuable knowledge about tackling tough challenges in your pre-professional years, as well as your future public relations career. For more information about the TTU event, please contact Texas Tech's Regional Activity coordinator, Brett Copeland.

For information about 2008 Regional Activities, please contact Vice President of Regional Activities Kelly McFall.

Ryan Matejka, Vice President of Chapter Development:

The National FUNdraising Bowl is underway and applications are being accepted. Enter early and often for a chance to win two registrations for the PRSSA 2008 National Conference in Detroit.

For more information see http://prssa.org/fundraising/. If you have any questions about the FUNdraising Bowl, please contact Ryan Matejka.

Ryan McShane, FORUM Editor-in-Chief:

With only one remaining issue of FORUM, PRSSA members are running out of time to get their byline in the Society's national newspaper, which circulates to every Chapter across the country. Do not overlook an opportunity that can separate you from a growing public relations industry.

E-mail your story ideas to Ryan McShane, FORUM Editor-in-Chief. Deadline for submissions is April 1.

Eastern Michigan and Wayne State Universities welcome you to join them at this year's PRSSA 2008 National Conference in Detroit. The Conference will be hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott and connected to the Renaissance Center in the heart of Detroit; this hotel offers a grand view of Canada and the Detroit River. However, National Conference will give you more than just a picturesque view. So, gear up and prepare to have an outstanding experience. Professionals from all sectors of public relations will offer tips and expertise to help you grow, guiding you both now and into the future.

We hope to see you there!

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