The Oct. 2 deadline for Regional Activity bids is just two weeks away, but it's not too late for your Chapter to consider hosting one of these events. Hosting a Regional Activity is a great way for Chapters to gain national exposure and event planning experience.

The Regional Activity Bid Form, located at the end of the Regional Activity Handbook, walks you through the planning phases and asks you to show your pre-planning efforts. Please contact Vice President of Regional Activities Bryan Blaise with questions regarding the bid form or bidding process.

This award program, now in its second year, will recognize a PRSSA member for his or her achievements in the development of a public relations program and commitment to the practice of public relations. One award in the amount of $1,000 will be presented during the PRSSA 2006 National Conference.

October 2 - Regional Activity Bids due to PRSSA Headquarters

October 7 - Deadline for submitting BurrellesLuce Arthur Wynne Jr. Memorial Award application

October 9 - Deadline to book your hotel room for Conference at PRSSA's group rate

October 9 - Deadline for Conference registration

November 10-14 - PRSSA 2006 National Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah

Ohio Northern keeps in touch with its PRSA Chapter by sending creative mailers to members throughout the year. For example, on one St. Patrick's Day the Chapter sent shamrocks with the phrase "We're lucky to have you as a professional mentor!" Chapter President Barbara Tate said many practitioners who come to speak at Chapter events say they still have the notes in their offices.

*Share your Chapter's best practices by posting on the Best Practices Forum or by e-mailing Vice President of Member Services Kimberly Gouz. One Chapter will be recognized in each Bi-weekly e-mail for demonstrating and sharing its innovative and creative ideas with the Society. 

Brooke Ehlers, Vice President of Public Relations

Consistency is key, when maintaining a clean and professional look. The PRSSA Graphic Standards Manual is your guide to consistency among corporate logos and taglines, graphic elements and chapter resources. Please contact Brooke, if you have any questions regarding the PRSSA Graphic Standards.

James DeVoy, FORUM Editor-in-Chief

The fall edition of FORUM has been sent to every PRSSA Chapter, and submissions, ideas and artwork for the winter edition are now being accepted. Please contact Jay, if you, a member of your Chapter or a professional invested in the Society are interested in contributing to this national publication. Beginning this issue, Chapters are encouraged to submit photos of their activities to FORUM. The best submissions will be selected and published with an explanation of the activity and promotion of the Chapter's accomplishments over the past year. No strings attached or other work required!

Melissa Csuhran, Vice President of Internships and Job Services

Congratulations to the 2006-2007 Internships/Job Services sub-committee!

This sub-committee will primarily be responsible for contacting organizations across the country to post their internships or jobs on JobCenter. Some members will target media outlets to discover new ways to promote JobCenter.

Please join me in welcoming Lauren Allen, Jamaal Bell, Cassandra
Bianco, Kyle Dickerson, Tanya Hedrick, Nathan Herring, Vojtech Horna,
Denise Kreft, Jill Logsdon, Heather Monaghan and Kassa Reese!

Lisa Travnik, Vice President of Advocacy

Congratulations to the 2006-2007 Advocacy sub-committee!

The advocacy sub-committee will monitor the news for relevant issues to PRSSA and will help compile position papers on important advocacy topics. The committee will also assist in the development of the Diversity and Advocacy Toolkits.

Please join me in welcoming Chris Atwood, Dwayne Waite, Kristen Trzcinski, Joe Stabb and Louisa Kinoshi!

The September issue of Connecting with PRSSA in now online!

Connecting with PRSSA is a leadership publication intended to keep Chapter officers informed of the strides the PRSSA National Committee is making to improve and enhance the Society, and helps Chapter members and leaders stay informed of important news and developments. Please consider using this information to guide your Chapter activities and meetings.

Dove Campaign for Real Beauty - PRSA 2006 "Best Of" Silver Anvil Award Winner

Presenter: Larry Koffler, senior vice president, Edelman Public Relations

It's no secret that the health and beauty products market is crowded, and raising brand awareness above the marketing clutter in this category has become remarkably difficult. Public relations efforts drove all the messaging for this new product introduction with remarkable results. Come hear just how that was done.

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