The 2006-2007 National Committee will host a new vice president position. The Vice President of Advocacy will be responsible for developing national programming around advocacy, diversity and synergetic educational programs. Candidate applications for the new position are being accepted through Monday, April 24. Details about the position and how you can apply are available on www.prssa.org.

Sarah Yeaney, Immediate Past President

The Lawrence G. Foster Award for Excellence in Public Relations

The purpose of the $1,500 award is to recognize an undergraduate student who has demonstrated an understanding and commitment to achieving excellence as a future public relations professional.

To apply, mail the completed application form, essay, and a letter of recommendation from the student’s faculty or professional advisor to PRSSA Headquarters by Friday, June 2, 2006.

Go to http://www.prssa.org/resources/award-LawrenceFoster.asp to see if you meet the qualifications and to download the application.

April 14 PRSA Multicultural Affairs Scholarship applications due to PRSSA

April 15-16 FORUM mailed to Chapters

April 22-23 Bateman Competition judging

SAVE THE DATE! The PRSSA 2006 National Conference will take place November 10-14 at the Sheraton City Centre in Salt Lake City. Visit the official Conference Web site at www.prssa.org/conference for up-to-date information.

Kevin Saghy, Vice President of Chapter Development
April is already here! Enter a submission for the final month of the National FUNdraising Bowl and your chance at two free registrations to the 2006 National Conference in Salt Lake City. Fill out the application in the FUNdraising Manual available at www.prssa.org/fundraising and submit it to me at kevinsaghy@gmail.com.

Is your Chapter interested in presenting a Chapter Development Session at National Conference? Visit www.prssa.org/conference/2006/program/chapterdev.asp for more information and feel free to contact me with me any questions!

Erin Pierce, Vice President of Public Relations

Only two short months left to show off your Chapter events and accomplishments for the year. A new Chapter News Manual is up on the Web site to make posting your Chapter news articles and releases even easier.

Visit www.prssa.org/resources/ChapterNewsmanual.pdf for more information!

So brush up on your "Chapter News 'How-To's'" ...and happy posting!

Maria Quidez, Vice President of Regional Activities
Here is the latest, upcoming Regional Activity:

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
“IMC: Imagine the Creativity”
April 21-23, 2006
Contact: Courtney Strain at cs228@dana.ucc.nau.edu

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

Scott Iwata, National President
It is not too late to apply for scholarships. Go to the Scholarships and Awards page on prssa.org: http://www.prssa.org/resources/MemberAwards.asp

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