Nov. 21 — EXTENDED deadline to submit FORUM photos
Dec. 31 — Deadline for Daniel J. Edelman/PRSSA Award for the Outstanding Public Relations Student
Jan. 30 — Gary Yoshimura Scholarship deadline
How to keep your Chapter active
Vice President of Chapter Development Tiffany Riggs
Motivated members are essential to effective and active Chapters. Here are some tips to stay engaged:
- Know each other personally
- Involve members and seek to be involved in Chapter decisions
- Request input and feedback
- Give credit where it is due
- Incorporate member interests in committee placements
- Be good listeners
- Compliment each other
Graduating in December? Join PRSA
Vice President of Member Services Rebecca Timms
Are you graduating in December? Continue your professional education by joining PRSA as an associate member. It's only $60 for PRSSA members — compared to the regular rate of $225! Join by Dec. 30 and receive a $20 bonus — free membership in the New Professionals Affinity Group for your first year. Check out the details and application form here. Contact Rebecca Timms with questions.
Test your skills
Vice President of Public Relations Courtney Meyers
Strong writing, accurate style and solid grammar are some of the most important skills public relations professionals can have. To improve your grammar or review AP Style, take one of these quizzes:
Also, don't forget to download the “PRSSA Style Guide” and “Graphic Standards Manual” on the PRSSA Web site. Contact Courtney Meyers with questions.
Winter and summer internships
Vice President of Internships/Job Services Cecilia Hughes
It's never too early or late to start looking for internships. Many companies are currently seeking winter and summer interns. Check out JobCenter's newest posts. If you need your Chapter login, contact Cecilia Hughes.
2009 Regional Activities
Vice President of Regional Activities Jena Johnson
What opportunities will help me develop my public relations and networking skills? How can I get more involved with PRSSA?
If you have asked yourself these questions, attend one of PRSSA's 16 Regional Activities. Find a Regional Activity suited to your interests and contact Jena Johnson for more information.
Share your National Conference photos — deadline extended
FORUM Editor in Chief Cindy Badger
Did you have fun at National Conference? We want to see!
We've extended the deadline so more people can get in on the fun. A limited number of attendee photos with be posted to the online version of FORUM, so send Cindy Badger your best pictures of socials, Detroit, new friends and professionals. Only three photos are allowed per entry, and all entries must be submitted by Nov. 21 at midnight, MST. Winners will be notified by e-mail.
Please remember — PRSSA is a professional organization. Be sure your photos represent the Society well.
Rebecca Timms
Vice President of Member Services - timms.rebecca@gmail.com
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