THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
September 17: Interviewing September 20: Agency Tour September 24: Tori Jackson October 1: Meet the Client meeting *more will be posted in the coming weeks! T-SHIRTS Our t-shirt is here! Each will be $12 Money can be given to Damian NATIONAL CONFERENCE National Conference is taking place October 18-22 in San Diego, CA. National Conference is a great opportunity to network with other students and professionals, attend chapter and professional development sessions and workshops, listen to guest speakers, and visit local agencies. Students have the opportunity for potential reimbursement by participating in fundraising efforts. INTERNSHIPS! Do you have an internship this year? Did you know you can take an internship for credit? Talk to Tom Lamonica so he can set you up with your internship credit! talamon@ilstu.edu AGENCY TOURS: PRSSA’s first tour of the semester will be Friday, September 20. We will be visiting Golin and Walker Sands We are looking for drivers! If you are interested in driving to and from the tours please let Megan know asap! INTERESTED IN BECOMING A COMMITTEE HEAD? To apply for a committee head position, please submit a cover letter, resume and your list of availability during the week in one .pdf file to prssa@ilstu.edu. The following positions are available: Development Committee Positions: Fundraising Chair Relations Committee Positions: Blog Chair, Newsletter Chair PRi: Account Executive for Maliyah Minks, Account Executive for Student Food Pantry MEMBERSHIP DUES If you paid your dues last semester, then you are good for the calendar year. If you are a new member or did not pay dues last semester, you must pay $80 for the calendar year. We will take cash or check, and all checks are to made out to ISU PRSSA. The deadline is Oct. 15 Benefits for dues-paying members: National Conference, Regional Conferences, agency tours, scholarships, internships, PRSA Jobcenter, leadership positions, networking events, resume etc. Questions? Ask Megan Pellock! Membership Incentive Points (MIPS) Points that will be added at the end of the school year for prizes! Rewarded for attendance and participation Attend Chapter Publish Articles Attend socials, fundraisers, or volunteer events Attend agency tour or networking mixer Attend PRSA dinner Perfect chapter attendance Attend Regional Conference Attend National Conference MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! (Even birthdays!) Email: prssa@ilstu.edu Congrats again to Tessa in landing an internship with The School of Communication!! We are all so proud of you! SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! We hope to see you at our next meeting where we will be covering interviewing on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. at SCH 138!
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