The rescheduled PRSSA 2005 National Conference is almost here. It will take place December 18 – 21 in Miami Beach. If you are heading to Conference or if you are still considering attending, please visit http://www.prssa.org/conference/2005/program/schedule.asp for an up-to-date program of speakers, Chapter Development Sessions, agency tours and professional development workshops.
You will also find some new additions to the Conference line-up that you will not want to miss, including a special entertainment session by 2005 PRSA President-Elect Cheryl Procter-Rogers, APR, Fellow PRSA, corporate affairs director, north central region, Home Box Office, as well as the Tuesday General Session featuring John Paluszek, APR, Fellow PRSA, senior counsel, Ketchum. Mr. Paluszek will share his views on what's driving the growth of the public relations industry in the U.S. and around the world during his presentation, “Why I Wish I Was Starting Out in Public Relations.”
We are looking forward to seeing you in Miami!
Scott T. Iwata, National President
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The winner of this award will receive a cash prize of $1,500, an engraved globe sculpture and a three-month paid internship in one of Edelman’s U.S. offices.
Apply by Saturday, December 31, 2005. The application and requirements are found on the scholarship and awards Web page.
Kevin Saghy, Vice President of Chapter Development
If you are attending the rescheduled National Conference in Miami Beach, be sure to check out four of our finest Chapters as they present their Chapter Development Sessions. Attend both split sessions and you'll walk away with a Leadership Training Certificate, courtesy of PRSSA.
Barbie Tate, FORUM Editor-in-Chief
Starting those internship applications? If so, have you given any thought to the all-important portfolio? Beef it up with national recognition: write for FORUM! Send an e-mail to barbie_tate@yahoo.com for more details.
Cristina Seiter, Vice President of Internships/Job Services
Looking for a job or internship? Visit JobCenter, PRSSA's own online database of internship and job opportunities. Register for free today at www.prssa.org/jobcenter. If you have difficulty registering, please contact Cristina Seiter at cseiter@nmu.edu.
Erin Pierce, Vice President of Public Relations
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Michael Cowen, Vice President of Member Services
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