June 1 - 2004-2005 National Committee begins office
June 4 - June Scholarship Applications Due

Jeremy Bridgman, National President
A reminder to all members: Please be sure to register with PRSSA’s MemberNet before the end of the academic year, https://members.prsa.org/ScriptContent/Index.cfm. This service allows you to update contact information at any point in time throughout the year. Access to the PRSSA store is also available. Any questions regarding MemberNet can be directed to the national webmaster.

Jacob Burke, National Webmaster
Looking for graduation gifts to departing seniors and executive board members? Check out PRSSA’s online store, http://www.prssa.org/store/. You can find items small to large for your Chapter; a printable order form is also available.

Katie Peltier, Vice President of Chapter Development
Congratulations to the following schools who have received bids to present Chapter Development Sessions at the 2004 National Conference: Ball State University, Brigham Young University, Florida A&M University, Iona College, Iowa State University, Ohio Northern University, Rowan University, Rutgers University, San Jose State University, University of Northern Iowa, University of Northern Michigan and the University of South Florida.

Mary Beth West, National Professional Advisor
GRADUATING SENIORS . . . Don't forget to join PRSA's national New Professionals Group when you join PRSA as an Associate Member. The New Professionals Group is PRSA's first national affinity group providing special career tools and resources to those with three years' experience or less as a full-time professional. For only $15 a year in Group dues, you will receive a quarterly electronic newsletter full of career advice; a
directory of mentors who are willing to serve you in answering career-related questions and concerns; hands-on leadership opportunities; special events for networking and professional development, such as semiannual teleseminars and a session at the PRSA International Conference; and much more! Visit the New Professionals Group link at
http://www.prsa.org/_Networking/np/. Fill out your New Pros membership application today!

Sarah Yeaney, Vice President of Member Services
PRSSA offers online services for you to keep in contact with peers across the country. The Message Board, http://www.prssa.org/community/messageBoard.asp, is a link used to post questions and comments by current, past and prospective members. Reading these highlights can help your Chapter brainstorm on planning or fundraising ideas, or just keep in touch with other students.

Current juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for the Steven D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must provide a resume with demonstrated leadership roles and an essay stating future career goals. A committee will select one student to receive a $1,500 award (this amount may increase) given during the 2004 National Conference in New York City. Click here for more information or a downloadable application, http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-PisinskiMemorial.asp.

October may seem far away, but the next six months are sure to fly by. With that in mind, it’s not too early to register for National Conference. The Conference Web site offers downloadable and online registration forms. This is an efficient way to get returning members registered, and it avoids the pre-Conference rush. To learn more please go to http://prssa.org/conference/registration/fees.asp.

While registering for Conference, be sure to read the recent changes to the event’s program. These include two more appealing topics for you; “Transparency, Inc.: Managing the Convergence of PR and IR,” and “When Panic Doesn’t Set In: How One Hospital Calmed a Community Terrified of SARS.” The current program is currently posted at, http://prssa.org/conference/program/schedule.asp.

Conference ‘04 is coming…faster than a New York minute!