March 26 - Teleseminar by Stanton Hudson
March 26 - Bateman Case Study Entries Due to Headquarters
March 27 - University of Tennessee, Knoxville Regional Activity
March 27 - Penn State University Regional Activity
April 2-3 - Rutgers/Rowan Regional Activity
April 2-4 - University of Northern Iowa Regional Activity
April 3 - Capital University Regional Activity
April 7 - Howard University Diversity Regional Activity
April 16 - FORUM Editor-in-Chief Bids Due
April 16 - Professor Sidney Gross Memorial Scholarship Due
April 16 - PRSA Multicultural Affairs Scholarship Due
April 17-18 - Central Washington University Regional Activity
April 20 - New Professionals Teleseminar
April 23-24 - San Jose State University Regional Activity

Jeremy Bridgman, National President
A special thanks to all members who participated in this year’s 2004 National Assembly. Your hard work and dedication will show next year as the candidates that you selected push the Society forward. Please remember that your current National Committee will still hold office until June 1; do not hesitate to contact us with your end-of-the-year concerns, comments and suggestions.

Andrew Graham, FORUM Editor-in-Chief
The 2003-2004 National Committee has extended the bid deadline for the 2004-2005 FORUM Editor-in-Chief position. Members interested in taking on this leadership role should have a strong journalism background and a supportive Chapter that will help with all aspects of publication. For more information concerning this position, please contact me via e-mail. Submissions are due Friday, April 16.

Nelson Locher, Vice President of Internships/Job Services
It’s not too late to find your summer dream job! Check out JobCenter’s database and explore internships and full-time openings all over the country, http://www.prssa.org/jobcenter. Contact me via e-mail for passwords and with questions.

All members are invited to apply for the Lawrence G. Foster scholarship award that emphasizes excellence in public relations. In a 1,000 to 1,200 word essay, students should address ethical and work standards and how they plan to achieve them in their own professional experiences. To read more about Mr. Foster, or to download an application, click on the following link, http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-LawrenceFoster.asp.

Congratulations to the following members who have been elected to serve on the 2004-2005 National Committee:

National President
Sarah Yeaney, The Pennsylvania State University

Immediate Past President
Jeremy Bridgman, Otterbein College

Vice President of Member Services
Scott Iwata, Central Washington University

Vice President of Chapter Development
Bridgette Wright, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Vice President of Regional Activities
Katie Peltier, Otterbein College

Vice President of Public Relations
Rory Swikle, Illinois State University

Vice President of Internships/Job Services
LeeAnn Rasachak, University of St. Thomas

Vice President of Professional Development
Devin Knighton, Brigham Young University

National Webmaster
Jacob Burke, Mansfield University

Attention all Chapters—bids for the FORUM Editor-in-Chief are now being accepted through Friday, April 16. For more information concerning the position’s responsibilities, contact current Editor-in-Chief Andrew Graham.

March 27 - University of Tennessee [smarches@utk.edu]
The University of Tennessee will be hosting a Regional Activity entitled, “Volunteer PR from the Volunteers.” Featured speakers include: Michael Holtz, American Cancer Society; Mary Mahoney, Career Services; Simon Henley, Salvation Army; Jessie Hinch, Dance Marathon; and Penny Bandy, Second Harvest. Applications for the event need to be postmarked by Wednesday, March 17, 2004. For further information please visit our web site.

April 7 - Howard University [cjoneshu@yahoo.com]
Registration packets for the diversity regional activity entitled, Re-Inventing The Melting Pot: A Summit on Diversity in Public Relations and the Media, have been sent to all Chapters. The deadline for receipt of registration forms and fees is March 29, 2004.
This event will be highlighted by a professional panel discussion, networking activity and keynote luncheon presided over by Ofield Dukes, APR, Fellow PRSA. Organizations that will be in attendance include Edelman Public Relations, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, Fox Networks and The National Association for Multiculturalism in Communications.
For additional information email the regional activity planning committee, huregionalactivity2004@yahoo.com

April 23-24, 2004 - San Jose State University [tarakendig@aol.com]
The San Jose State Chapter is hosting a Regional Activity with two days of sessions that focus on current sports PR and event management topics. Students will find this to be an excellent networking opportunity to meet and talk with professionals from around the bay area. All students and majors are welcome.
The weekend will also include a tour of the HP Pavilion, a professional etiquette banquette, professional development sessions, a career fair, fun contests and raffle drawings with great items!
Pre-registration deadline is March 23. There will also be an information table Thursday night at National Assembly. Online registration is available at www.prssa.org/regional/forms.

April 16-18 – University of Hawaii [magnumprhawaii@yahoo.com]
Aloha ka kou! "Magnum PR: Professional Development in Paradise," is Hawaii’s debut regional activity. To be held at the Ala Moana Hotel, smack-dab in the middle of downtown Honolulu and Waikiki, the activity will showcase a tourism professional panel, crisis workshop and career expo. Along with a luau and Polynesian entertainment at Hawaiian Hut, students will experience the unique, professional environment of the islands.
Online registration and extra information is available at http://www.acteva.com/go/prssahi (only credit or debit cards allowed). If you prefer to pay with a money order or a check, contact us and we will email you hard copies of registration pages.

If you would like to feature part of your Regional Activity’s program, please contact national vice president of member services Sarah Yeaney.

From the City that Never Sleeps, we bring you a conference that will be full of professional development, networking and enlightening experiences.

The “Summer in New York” internship fair will offer you opportunities to meet with PR firms and discuss the possibility of landing an internship in New York for the summer of 2005.

From motivational speaker Terrie Williams to PRSA General Session speaker Donald Trump, you are sure to be dazzled by PRSSA and NYC.

Start Spreadin’ the News…you are on your way to New York City for “Success and the City: Framing the Future of Public Relations.”

**Start Fundraising—apply for Chapter Teahan scholarships that offer monetary awards! Check out all categories here, http://www.prssa.org/resources/teahan.asp