Regional Activities are a great way to enhance networks and relationships between other Chapters. Find where a Regional Activity is in your area and be sure to attend, it's just another way you can get your G. E. A. R. S. in motion.
Scott Iwata, National President

Codispoti Technology Grant
This grant covers the cost of the PRSSA 2006 National Conference in Salt Lake City. It is open to PRSSA members who demonstrate an interest in high-tech public relations. There is no limit to the number of applications a Chapter may submit; however, no more than 1 grant per school will be awarded. The winners will be invited to attend the Technology Section Seminar to meet and mingle with section members and other public relations professionals.

Go to http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-Codispoti.asp to see if you meet the qualifications and to download the application. The deadline for this grant is Friday, June 2.

March 17 – Deveney Summer Scholar Program internship application deadline

March 25 – Westminster College Regional Activity

March 30 - April 2 – National Assembly – San Francisco

March 31- April 2 – Illinois State University Regional Activity

The PRSSA 2006 National Conference is coming to Salt Lake City this year! Mark your calendars for November 10-14 and expect innovative sessions, socials and much more. Have you heard of speed dating or seen it in the movie Hitch? Let us introduce to you a new way to network at Conference called Speed Networking. Start fundraising now because you won't want to miss this event!

Melissa Plowman, Communications Director
2006 National Conference Committee

Kevin Saghy, Vice President of Chapter Development
We're in the third leg of the National FUNdraising Bowl with March still up for grabs! Congratulations to Rowan University and Ball State University for their claim on January and February. Now it's your turn to join the winners' circle and be entered into the final drawing for two free registrations to PRSSA 2006 National Conference. Fill out the application in the FUNdraising Manual available at www.prssa.org/fundraising or contact me at kevinsaghy@gmail.com.

Cristina Seiter, Vice President of Internship and Job Services
Exciting new internship and employment opportunities are now available on JobCenter! Employers from across the country are looking for experienced and dedicated PRSSA members to join their teams. Visit www.prssa.org/jobcenter and register for free to view these great opportunities. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact cseiter@nmu.edu.

Michael Cowen, Vice President of Member Services
There are two upcoming internship opportunity deadlines approaching:

The Deveney Communication Summer Scholar Program is a paid internship in New Orleans, Louisiana that provides housing, transportation and compensation. The deadline for applications is this Friday and will be accepted by e-mail. Interested applicants should visit http://www.deveney.com/about/associates_summer.asp to learn more.

The PRSA/PRSSA Internship Program applications are due Monday, April 3. It is a 12-week, paid internship at our National Headquarters in New York City for the summer. Visit http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-PRSA-PRSSAinternship.asp to download the application.

Maria Quidez, Vice President of Regional Activities
For a complete list of Regional Activities, visit http://www.prssa.org/regional/schedule/schedule.asp. Here are a couple of the upcoming Regional Activities:

New Wilmington, PA
“Passion for PR – Carving your 'niche' in the Industry”
March 25, 2006
Contact: Sherri Slafka at slafkasm@westminster.edu

Normal, IL
“The Cutting Edge: Driving Your Future”
March 31 - April 2, 2006
Contact: Michael Lilly at mplilly@ilstu.edu

For more information about Regional Activities, contact Maria Quidez at mquidez@gmail.com.

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