Attend a Regional Activity in 2007
The 2007 Regional Activity line-up has been announced! See below for a list of events, topics and locations.

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.

December 22 - Deadline to apply to be PRWeek's PR Student of the Year.

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

January 26 -Gary Yoshimura Scholarship applications are due

February 10 - Regional Activity in Tampa, Fla., sponsored by USF. Topic: Find Your Fit: Exploring Different Careers in Public Relations

Rowan University hosts an annual Organ Donor Day to promote organ donor awareness. Throughout this day-long event with guest speakers, entertainment, food and prizes, Rowan PRSSA encourages students, faculty and members of the community to fill out organ donor cards. Rowan University also sponsors the National Organ Donor Awareness Competition (NODAC), inspiring PRSSA chapters around the country to organize their own Organ Donor Day.

*Share your Chapter's best practices by posting on the Best Practices Forum or by e-mailing Vice President of Member Services Kimberly Gouz. One Chapter will be recognized in each Biweekly e-mail for demonstrating and sharing its innovative and creative ideas with the Society.

Jennifer Rice, Vice President of Professional Development
Check out the new PRSSA Blog, www.prssa.org/blog. This Blog, created with the membership in mind, is the perfect place to discuss and come up with new ideas or share experiences. Keep coming back each week to check out the new topic of discussion.

Melissa Csuhran, Vice President of Internships/Job Services
The deadline to apply to become the PRWeek Student of the Year 2007 is December 22, 2006. Take advantage of this opportunity to devise and write a new campaign for a real client. Applicants will need to use their creativity and strategic ability to create a campaign that ensures the client achieves its desired objective.

Jay DeVoy, FORUM Editor-in-Chief
Attention all Chapters: The deadline to submit an article to FORUM is Friday. Contact Jay to have your questions answered about this issue or to make plans to have your Chapter represented in the spring issue.

Kimberly Gouz, Vice President of Member Services
Check out the new PRSSA C.H.A.R.T. Guide for suggestions on organizing and recording your Chapter's history and accomplishments. Contact Kim for questions or tips.

Lisa Travnik, Vice President of Advocacy
Be on the lookout for potential advocacy issues. If you come across an issue that affects the industry and college students in general, PRSSA may be interested in issuing a statement. Contact Lisa with prospective advocacy topics and to keep her informed of what's happening on your campus.

Jessica Randazza, Vice President of Chapter Development
This year's Community Service Initiative in Salt Lake City was a tremendous success because of member support during the Conference. Thank you to the 75 members who participated in the initiative and generated over 100 holiday cards. The cards will be distributed to Salt Lake City children's hospital during the holiday season.

Bryan Blaise, Vice President of Regional Activities
As you prepare for a new year in PRSSA, make a resolution to increase your professional and collegiate networks by attending a PRSSA Regional Activity. Contact a coordinator for more information and ways to get involved.

Find Your Fit: Exploring Different Careers in Public Relations
University of South Florida
Date: Feb. 10
City: Tampa, Fla.
Coordinator: Ashley Macaluso

A Taste of PR
University of Minnesota
Date: Feb. 17
City: Twin Cities, Minn.
Coordinator: Jayna Wallace

Preparing for the Future: Public Relations Practitioners
Gonzaga University
Date: Feb. 23 - Feb. 24
City: Spokane, Wash.
Coordinator: Jenna Walsh

Rising from the Ashes - Crisis Communications
Elon University
Date: Feb. 23 - Feb. 24
City: Elon, N.C.
Coordinator: Carolyn Fiala

3 R's of PR
University of Northern Iowa
Date: March 30 - April 1
City: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Coordinator: Janelle Laudick

PRSSAttitude
Boston University, Emerson College and Simmons College
Date: March 31
City: Boston, Mass.
Coordinator: Shirley Liu

PRDay: Expanding Horizons
North Carolina State University
Date: April 13
City: Raleigh, N.C.
Coordinator: Kristi Kanzig

Don't Let Your First Impressions Be Your Last
Michigan State University
Date: April 13 - April 14
City: East Lansing, Mich.
Coordinator: Jennie Ecclestone

exPRess yOUrself
Ohio University
Date: April 14
City: Athens, Ohio
Coordinator: Katie Simpson

Behind the Lens: A Look Into Your Industry
California State University - Northridge
Date: April 20 - April 22
City: Hollywood, Calif.
Coordinator: Laura Hart

PR in DC: Networking in the Nation's Capital
American University
Date: April 20 - April 21
City: Washington, D.C.
Coordinator: Lauren Fargo

Health Public Relations - A World of Change
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Date: April 20 - April 21
City: Carbondale, Ill.
Coordinator: Ken Newcomer

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