OCTOBER - PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Month
Oct. 24-28 - PRSA 2008 National Conference
Nov. 1 - National Headquarters dues deadline
Nov. 7 -Deadline to submit FORUM articles
On Friday, Oct. 24, from 8-10 p.m., you'll sing, laugh and dance to the hot hits of the Motown era while networking with other members. Hang out in our PRSSA "jazz lounge" while you exchange gifts from your Chapter, school or home state. Casual attire is acceptable.
For the most updated information about the Conference, view the on-site Conference brochure at http://www.prssa.org/conference2008/default.aspx. Conference is just around the corner, so prepare to have a great time! Contact the Conference Committee with any questions or concerns.
Learn to be a
"brazen careerist"
National President Brandi Boatner
Have you ever considered the "new rules for success" for our
generation? On Monday,
For more information about Penelope Trunk, please visit www.penelopetrunk.com or contact Brandi Boatner.
National
Conference service project - we need your help!
Vice President of Chapter Development
Tiffany Riggs
Give back to Detroit through PRSSA's Toys for Tweens & Teens service project. Bring a gift suitable for children ages 10 to 18 to National Conference and help us wrap those presents on Friday, Oct. 24. All attendees are welcome to participate.
Contact Tiffany Riggs to register.
Network with
PRSA
Vice President of Professional Development
Tyler Page
National Conference presents many opportunities to learn
from PRSA members, such as the PRSSA/PRSA Coffee Break
Résumés and job scams
Vice President of Internships/Job
Services Cecilia Hughes
Do you need résumé and interview tips for that dream job? Check out JobCenter's Career Resources page.
Graduates: Beware of job scams. Check out this article from the Better Business Bureau to learn how to protect your career.
Feel free to contact Cecilia Hughes with any questions.
Write for FORUM
Editor-in-Chief Cindy Badger
All Chapter members are encouraged to get involved with FORUM, the national publication for PRSSA. We are always looking for more writers and there's no such thing as too many articles!
If you are interested in writing for our January issue, please contact Cindy Badger. Articles, typically 300-350 words, are due Nov. 7.
The University of Tennessee PRSSA Chapter teamed with Knoxville's Volunteer PRSA Chapter to offer students free admission to the PRSA luncheon - a great opportunity for networking and professional development. During a Chapter meeting this month, a panel of four successful alumni will share tips for success in the public relations profession.
Contact Chapter President
Kassie Barker for more information about
Celebrating PRSA/PRSSA
Relationship Month? Organizing a creative fund raiser? Setting up an innovative
Chapter program? Send a paragraph-long submission detailing your work to Vice President of Member Services Rebecca
Timms, and gain publicity for your Chapter!
Rebecca Timms
Vice President of Member Services - timms.rebecca@gmail.com
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