Apply by Friday, October 7, 2005. The application and requirements are found on the scholarship Web page.
October 1 - Deadline for Conference registration
October 1 - Deadline for Conference hotel reservations
October 3 - Regional Activity Bids due to PRSSA Headquarters
October 7 - Deadline for submitting BurrellesLuce Arthur Wynne Jr. Memorial Award application
October 21-25 - PRSSA 2005 National Conference, Fontainebleau Resort, Miami Beach, FL
Kevin Saghy, Vice President of Chapter Development
It's that time.to start sharing stories of your fundraising successes. Check out last year's FUNdrasing playbook available at www.prssa.org. If you have great ideas, be sure to fill out the form online and submit them to me at k-saghy@onu.edu so I can include you in this year's National FUNdraising Campaign.
Christina Seiter, Vice President of Internships/Job Services
Interested in getting involved at the national level? Get started this fall by joining the PRSSA National Internships/ Job Services subcommittee. You'll have the opportunity to work with members from across the country, network with PR professionals and contribute to the growth and development of your fellow PRSSA members. For more information, please contact me at cseiter@nmu.edu.
Barbie Tate, FORUM Editor-in-Chief
Are you looking for a portfolio piece that sets you apart from the competition? Write for FORUM! The deadline for the winter issue is November 7, and stories from all aspects of the Society and the public relations field are accepted. E-mail me to submit your story idea or to brainstorm possible topics. I look forward to hearing from you!
Michael Cowen, Vice President of Member Services
Congratulations on excellent recruiting for this school year. Take a moment to let everyone know how you got new members by posting on the Best Practices Forum. Also take a moment to let everyone know how your Chapters raised money to attend PRSSA National Conference. Don't be afraid to show others how it's done-they will appreciate the help.
Maria Quidez, Vice President of Regional Activities
The Regional Activity bid deadline is October 3. We look forwards to receiving your Chapter's bid. Good luck to those Chapters that submit an application. The Chapters receiving accepted bids will be announced at the PRSSA National Conference, so see you all there!
2005 PRSSA National Conference - Miami Beach, Florida - Fontainebleau Hilton.
The 2005 National Conference Committee is excited and geared up for the 2005 PRSSA National Conference, "Turn Up The Heat - Blending Voice and Perspectives" in Miami Beach, Florida at the Fontainebleau Resort. The 2005 Conference will be held October 21-25 and will offer attendees a great opportunity to learn, network and have fun.
"With sessions focusing on health care, nonprofit, corporate communications, issues management, entertainment and travel/tourism, in addition to many others, our aim was to include as many specializations within public relations as possible," said Kara Czerniak, 2005 PRSSA National Conference coordinator. "Because public relations is such a diverse profession, it is essential that we educate students on the various professional fields and opportunities available."
Saturday, October 1 is the registration deadline for Conference. The most convenient way to register for Conference is through the Conference Web site or you can click here to be directed to the registration form. Remember that full Conference registration costs $275 for PRSSA members and $310 for PRSSA non-members. You can also register for individual days of Conference for $150 a day if you are a member and $165 a day if you are a non-member.
With less than a month to go until Conference, the Committee is working hard at taking care of all the final details to make this Conference a success. Please contact us if you have any other questions or concerns about the Conference and we will do our best to get back to you as quickly as possible.
The 2005 Conference is being hosted by PRSSA University of Florida Alpha Chapter and includes Kara Czerniak, Conference Coordinator; Reynaldo Delgado, Programs Director; Daniel de Paz, Logistics Director and Susan Medina, Communications Director.
For up-to-date information and a full Conference schedule please visit www.prssa.org/conference.
Michael Cowen
Vice President of Member Services mwcowen@gmail.com
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