Looking Ahead…
October 21:Hornblower Cruises and Events: Benia Gurrola 
October 28: Service Project Meeting
November 4: NBC: Matteo Aguirre  
November 11: Becky Hayes: School of Communication


Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

Pumpkin Carving Social Sign-Up
If you would like to join us at our pumpkin carving social event on October 25th, sign your name on the google doc listed below! (You have to request editing access to the doc first!)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vTqb1MLvu8R7g2tZbG2vvip4YsojACPK1313Qs0W4VA/edit?usp=sharing 

Com Week 2020
Com Week will be running from October 19-23 and will allow you to learn from a variety of professionals while focusing on authenticity, networking, agency PR, and much more.
Link to Register: http://www.commsweek.com/register 

Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member for the calendar year, you have up until October 14 (Tonight!!!) to venmo, the newly reduced price of $66.25 to @PRSSA-ISU, which you can find the link to under our social media information. Also be sure to join our membership list by going to Redbird Life which can also  be found under the social media links!

Mentor/Mentee Survey
This year you have the opportunity to either mentor another member, or be the mentee to another member! This will allow you to make more connections and broaden your knowledge of the PR world and how PRSSA is operated! If you are interested in this opportunity, please take the quick survey below, so we can make the best fit!
https://forms.gle/V1tymMwmncdWhyp76 


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
Groupme  https://groupme.com/join_group/61398498/JVdjKWSe 
Redbird Life: 
https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/prssailstu
Venmo: 
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2830251310710784924 

Resume and Cover Letter Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IfqoD1lAvVPSUL8ZIrURU_guAfVFq1nDA0TTmrdWbDg/edit?usp=sharing 

Thank you all for coming out tonight to the meeting tonight! Be sure to come to next Wednesday's meeting on October 21 where we will be having guest speaker, Benia Gurrola with Hornblower Cruises Events :) ​

Looking Ahead...
September 23: Non-profit Panel: Christy Germanis, Megan Pedigo
September 30: Spark: Maddi Carr
October 7: State Farm: Kristen Chimack
October 14: Crisis Communication: Becky Hayes (This is the last day to pay dues!)

Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

ICON 2020 International Conference
ICON will be running from October 26-29, and is a great chance to hear keynote speakers, PRSSA champions, learn about career development opportunities, network with other PR professionals, learn about diversity and inclusion breakout and many more! This event will only be available to dues paying members, and was originally $160 to attend, but this year we will be funding you! If you are interested in attending, email Sarah Lisewski at sdlisew@ilstu.edu! 

Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member for the calendar year, you have up until October 14 to venmo, the newly reduced price of $66.25 to @PRSSA-ISU, which you can find the link to under our social media information. Also be sure to join our membership list by going to Redbird Life which can also  be found under the social media links!

Mentor/Mentee Survey
This year you have the opportunity to either mentor another member, or be the mentee to another member! This will allow you to make more connections and broaden your knowledge of the PR world and how PRSSA is operated! If you are interested in this opportunity, please take the quick survey below, so we can make the best fit!
https://forms.gle/V1tymMwmncdWhyp76 
​
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
Groupme ( https://groupme.com/join_group/61398498/JVdjKWSe )
Redbird Life: 
https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/prssailstu
Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2830251310710784924 

9/16 Meeting Presentation (LinkedIn Workshop):
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DTXdNEI3pjbwGaunGx5I3Yeln-K3NfR8m-T9ZOL7o9Y/edit?usp=sharing 

Thank you all for coming out tonight to the meeting tonight! Be sure to come to next Wednesday's meeting on September 23, where we will be having a Non-Profit Panel with guest speakers, Christy Germanis and Megan Pedigo:) 

Looking Ahead...
September 2: Social Media Workshop
September 9: NiteLife Promotions: Don Kronberg
September 16: LinkedIn Workshop 
September 23: Non-Profit Panel: Charity 

Service Project 
This semester we are going to be making cards online for children battling cancer at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. We will use their online card maker during one of our meetings and we will all  send these  cards so that they can have something to brighten their day during these crazy times when they are barely allowed visitors.

Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member, you can venmo $80 to PRSSA-ISU, also make sure to sign up to be a member on Redbird Life!

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
08/26 Powerpoint: 
​https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nZe-j_jtqoP7Hx9MRtvvAXav8w5ikw0DTS3-4Wr_D_k/edit?usp=sharing


Thank you all for coming out tonight,  it was such a great turnout! We can’t wait to get back into the swing of things, even if the circumstances aren’t ideal. Be sure to come to the next meeting on September 2:)
​

Looking Ahead...
September 16: LinkedIn Workshop
September 23: Non-profit Panel: Christy Germanis, Megan Pedigo
September 30: Spark: Maddi Carr
October 7: State Farm: Kristen Chimack

Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member for the calendar year, you have up until October 14 to venmo, the newly reduced price of $66.25 to @PRSSA-ISU, which you can find the link to under our social media links. If you have already paid, you will be refunded for the difference! Also be sure to join our membership list by going to Redbird Life which can also  be found under the social media links!

PRSSA REIMAGINED Panel Event
Grand Valley State University is inviting our chapter to attend PRSSA REIMAGINED’s panel-style events this Fall 2020 semester. The first event will be Thursday, September 10th at 7 pm EST. The topic is “Relationship Building Between Journalists and PR Pros” featuring guest speakers Nina Smith (former National Traveling Press Secretary to Mayor Pete), Marvis Herring (Weekend Anchor and Reporter from Louisville) and Bryce Huffman (Reporter and Producer fro Bridge Magazine in Detroit). The deadline for registration is Wednesday, September 9th at 11:59 pm

Mentor/Mentee Survey
This year you have the opportunity to either mentor another member, or be the mentee to another member! This will allow you to make more connections and broaden your knowledge of the PR world and how PRSSA is operated! If you are interested in this opportunity, please take the quick survey below, so we can make the best fit!
https://forms.gle/V1tymMwmncdWhyp76 

Feedback for the Guest Speakers
If you have any insight on how our guest speaker went tonight, we would love to hear from you in the survey below!
https://forms.gle/BCpWQBKqsW4b16Fz5 


SOCIAL MEDIA
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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
Groupme https://groupme.com/join_group/61398498/JVdjKWSe
Redbird Life: 
https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/prssailstu
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2830251310710784924 
9/09 Meeting Presentation:
 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PcdcCMlK-0PgoxumR4JdVmaf2bYv6MNIbMs3mbY8IoU/edit?usp=sharing 


Thank you all for coming out tonight to the meeting tonight! Be sure to come to next Wednesday's meeting on September 16th where we will be having a LinkedIn workshop:) ​

Looking Ahead...
February 11: COM Electives
February 18: Crisis Communication- Becky Hayes
February 21: Agency tour in St. Louis
February 25: Networking
March 3: Service project
March 10: SPRING BREAK

Membership Dues
$80 for the calendar year
Due February 18, 2020!
Membership benefits include:
•Agency Tours
•National Conference
•Regional Conference
•Leadership Positions
•Access to PRSA Internship & Job center
•Scholarships
•Networking events
•PRSA Dinners

Agency Tour:
February 21, 2020
Elasticity
Think Tank PR & Marketing
Both are in St. Louis!!!
Free for members - $20 per person for non-members
Sign ups coming soon!

EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
They will be open from February 4 to February 24
Send your resume, cover letter, top 3 Positions, and availability to prssa@ilstu.edu

This is a FANTASTIC resume builder and the chance to build relationships!
We have all become so close, and found so many cool networking opportunities through exec board!
​
Feel free to meet one-on-one with each of us to get a better understanding at what each position entails! :)

Membership Incentive Points (MIPS)
Points that will be added at the end of the school year for prizes!
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

Valentines Day Bake Sale
We are looking to have a bake sale February 18 & 19! Sign up sheets are accessible in the google slides!
Working the Table and Baking desserts: 
​click here.
​
Internship Opportunity!
Mulberry School, a pre-school to grade-2, private, independent school, in B-N, is looking for an intern to assist with the recruitment of families with small children to promote enrollment.
Contact: Elizabeth Anhalt Austin
lizanhalt@gmail.com

Marketing Edge: Student Marketing Conference
Marketing EDGE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, developing, growing, and employing students in the field of marketing.

Currently accepting applications for the Collegiate Summit-their Student Marketing Conference- Network with top marketing professionals to discover different careers!

At the 3-day summit, students have the opportunity to:

• Gain marketing insights and tips at workshops led by industry leaders
• Build their marketing connections through networking events
• Sharpen their skill sets at career development workshops

Applications accepted until April 3rd
Conference fee: $400


New York City from June 7-9!
Online Application : www.CollegiateSummit.org

Regional Conference and Leadership Assembly
Leadership Assembly is April 16th through April 19th in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort
Applications for Leadership Assembly will be open February 4th and close February 11th
Interviews will be Friday, February 14th – know by the 18th

Regional Conference will be hosted at DePaul February 27 & 28. 
The theme is PRomote Your Brand. 
Networking Event at DePaul University- Midwest Chicago, IL (14 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
February 27: 6pm & February 28: 6:30pm
This year, PROMOTE YOUR BRAND will showcase a wide range of internship and job options at the boutique and global agencies as well as in-house communications teams with site visits, one-on-one networking sessions, and engaging workshops to give participants the ultimate hands-on experience and get the most from their ticket.

Agency Visits: Golin, FleishmanHillard, PCI, Walker Sands, and ICF Next

More information is here.

Washington D.C. Internship The Fund for American Studies (Summer 2020):
DCInternships.org
Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline: February 11
Final Deadline: March 10
​
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

Thank you for coming out tonight! We will see you next week! :) 

Welcome New Members!

Meet the Executive Board!
President: Megan Pellock
Vice President: Mattie Bean
Secretary: Gabriella Solis
Treasurer: Damian Juarez
PRogressive Firm Director: Taneka Newman
Digital Media Director: Mia Rusch
Director of Community Involvement: Josh Pozniak

Looking Ahead...
February 4: Dress for success & How to apply for internships
February 11: Networking
February 18: Guest Speaker
February 21: Agency tour in St. Louis
February 25: COM Electives and positions
March 3: Service project; Exec board positions open
March 10: SPRING BREAK

Membership Dues
$80 for the calendar year
Due February 18, 2020!
Membership benefits include:
•Agency Tours
•National Conference
•Regional Conference
•Leadership Positions
•Access to PRSA Internship & Job center
•Scholarships
•Networking events
•PRSA Dinners

Agency Tour:
February 21, 2020
Elasticity
Think Tank PR & Marketing
Both are in St. Louis!!!

Free for members - $20 per person for non-members
Sign ups coming soon!

Membership Incentive Points (MIPS)
Points that will be added at the end of the school year for prizes!
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

Valentines Day Bake Sale
We are looking to have a bake sale February 18 & 19! Sign up sheets are accessible in the google slides!
Working the Table and Baking desserts: 
​click here.
​
Internship Opportunity!
Mulberry School, a pre-school to grade-2, private, independent school, in B-N, is looking for an intern to assist with the recruitment of families with small children to promote enrollment.
Contact: Elizabeth Anhalt Austin
lizanhalt@gmail.com

Regional Conference and Leadership Assembly
Leadership Assembly is April 16th through April 19th in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort
Applications for Leadership Assembly will be open February 4th and close February 11th
Interviews will be Friday, February 14th – know by the 18th

Regional Conference will be hosted at DePaul February 27 & 28. 
The theme is PRomote Your Brand.
Networking Event at DePaul University- Midwest Chicago, IL (14 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
February 27: 6pm & February 28: 6:30pm
This year, PROMOTE YOUR BRAND will showcase a wide range of internship and job options at the boutique and global agencies as well as in-house communications teams with site visits, one-on-one networking sessions, and engaging workshops to give participants the ultimate hands-on experience and get the most from their ticket.

Agency Visits: Golin, FleishmanHillard, PCI, Walker Sands, and ICF Next

More information is here.

Washington D.C. Internship The Fund for American Studies (Summer 2020):
DCInternships.org
Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline: February 11
Final Deadline: March 10
​
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

So great meeting all of you guys! We will see you next week!

Welcome back everyone!!

Membership Incentive Points (MIPS)
Points that will be added at the end of the school year for prizes!
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!
Congratulations to Taneka for accepting an offer with State Farm as a Project Coordinator!! Way to go Taneka!

Valentines Day Bake Sale
We are looking to have a bake sale February 11 & 12! We will have sign up sheets for working and bringing in treats once we get confirmation!

Winterfest!
Winterfest is tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22 in the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center from 4-7pm. Please come out and if you would like to help work it let us know tonight! 

Regional Conference and Leadership Assembly
Applications for Leadership Assembly will be coming soon!

Regional Conference will be hosted at DePaul February 27 & 28. 
The theme is PRomote Your Brand. More information is here.

American Association for Employment in Education!
​AAEE IS LOOKING FOR A MARKETING/COMMUNICATION INTERN
The American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE) seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist marketing and communications efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing while working for a well-established national nonprofit organization. This is a work from home, part-time position.
Responsibilities:
· Update and maintain AAEE's social media presence, including drafting and scheduling social media updates
· Assist in planning, writing and managing monthly eNewsletter and blog posts
· Designing flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material
· Update the AAEE website when needed
· Collaborating with staff on new ideas, directions, and venues for marketing and
· Communications
Qualifications:
· Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
· Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations)
· Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus
· Knowledge of HTML and graphic design is a plus but not required
· An effective and professional communicator, both written and oral
· Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
· Ability and discipline to work independently from home

Start Date: Position open until filled; requires 3-6 month commitment.
Hours: Part-time, flexible (not to exceed 300 hours)
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Kaitlyn Miller, Strategic Marketing Manager at marketing@aaee.org.
​
Washington D.C. Internship The Fund for American Studies (Summer 2020):
DCInternships.org
Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline: February 11
Final Deadline: March 10
​
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 all next week for the new member meeting! Thanks for coming out tonight!