Conference registrants entered in drawing for dinner with Richard Edelman
All Conference registrants who have submitted their registration forms before Nov. 1, will be entered in a drawing to be one of five Conference attendees to go to dinner with Conference keynote Richard Edelman, president and CEO of Edelman public relations. The dinner (Mr. Edelman's treat), will take place on Friday, Nov. 10 after the opening remarks. This is an amazing opportunity to network with one of the top PR professionals in the world, so don't miss out!

Still need to register the PRSSA 2006 National Conference? Go to www.prssa.org/conference/2006 and register today!

National dues deadline is November 1
The deadline for National dues is approaching. When sending your dues, please be sure the check amount is the number of paying students multiplied by $41, the price of national dues per student. You should also double check to make sure your Faculty Advisor has reviewed and signed the form, and that you have kept a copy of the forms for your records.

Bateman Intent-to-Enter forms due November 6
Chapters interested in participating in the Bateman Case Study Competition must send a check for $50, payable to Public Relations Student Society of America, and their Intent-to-Enter form, by Monday, November 6, 2006 to:

Brent Hendrix
PRSSA
33 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038-5150

The Bateman client, Family Caregiving.it's not all up to you! (FC101), will be present during the career development exhibition at the National Conference in Utah.

This year's application for the Daniel J. Edelman/PRSSA Award has been recently added to the PRSSA Web site. This award was created by company executives and PRSSA to honor the legacy of Daniel Edelman and to remind young professionals that hard work, dedication and leadership do result in success. One outstanding PRSSA member will win a 3-month paid internship in one of Edelman's U.S. offices and a $1,500 cash award. All applications are due to PRSSA headquarters by December 30, 2006.

November 1 - National dues deadline

November 6 - Deadline to send Intent-to-Enter forms and $50 to reserve a spot in the Bateman Case Study Competition

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

December 30 - Daniel J. Edelman/PRSSA Award applications are due

January 26 - Gary Yoshimura Scholarship applications are due

The University of Northern Iowa's student-run firm, PRide conducts workshops each semester to help its members gain a concrete understanding how a public relations firm operates. Workshops focus on aspects such as special events, fundraising, promotional materials and web design and are led by local professionals who specialize in these areas. The workshops have benefited members by providing them with real-life scenarios, hands-on experience and by allowing them to network with public relations professionals.

Jessica Randazza, Vice President of Chapter Development
National Conference will give Conference attendees an opportunity to learn from eight stellar Chapters, as they present their Best Practices at the Chapter Development Sessions. This year presentations will include: business etiquette, misconceptions and preconceptions of public relations, job preparation, recruitment and retention of members and upholding strong relationships with alumni.

Please be sure to check out the Chapter Development Sessions on November 10 before the Welcome Reception. For more information about the presentations visit the National Conference Web site or contact Jessica Randazza.

Melissa Csuhran, Vice President of Internships and Job Services
Tick-Tock-Tick-Tock, time slipping away! Whether you are a freshman or senior, it is never too early to begin looking for an internship or job. JobCenter has received 17 internship and job postings within the last ten days. To take advantage of these opportunities and more, log onto JobCenter today. Contact Melissa Csuhran to receive your Chapter login.

James DeVoy, FORUM Editor-in-Cheif
Submissions for FORUM are currently being accepted for publication in the Winter 2007 edition. Interested members or Chapters should contact James DeVoy at their earliest opportunity.

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