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THE SEMESTER AHEAD… October 22: No Meeting, National Conference October 29: Ugly Sweater Decorating November 5: Mary Beth November 8: Agency Tour November 12: Crisis Com (Becky) November 18, 19, 20: Ugly Sweater Sale November 19: Cover Letter Dec 3: Finals prep party T-SHIRTS T-shirts are in! If you ordered one please let Damian know so you can pick it up! 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!
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 TONIGHT - Oct. 15th Venmo: PRSSA-ISU 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!
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 CONGRATULATIONS! Congrats to Kathryn for being the new fundraising chair!!! Congrats to Niyaura for being the new Account Executive!!! So proud of you ladies, and so excited to add on to the PRSSA group! YWCA: Marketing & Public Relations Intern https://www.ywcamclean.org/jobs Upcoming Agency Tour November 8 Ketchum & Motion Agency Signups are here Signups close Thursday at 11:59 pm so if you did not get to experience the last agency tour you should definitely try and make it to this one! Dues paying member or $20 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 Meet the Client Taneka did an AWESOME job coordinating the Meet The Client presentation!! Hope you all enjoyed hearing from Maliyah Minks and Worn, Again Too! Both presenters did an amazing job, and the work they do is so inspiring! Make sure to check them both out :) WE WON'T SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Next week we will all be in San Diego for National Conference which means NO chapter next week. We will follow up with you all the following Tuesday, October 29 where we will be decorating Ugly Christmas Sweaters :)!
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THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
October 9: Last day of Fall Bake Sale October 15: Meet the Client
October 29: Ugly Sweater Decorating November 5: Mary Beth November 8: Agency Tour November 12: Crisis Com (Becky) November 18, 19, 20: Ugly Sweater Sale November 19: Cover Letter Dec 3: Finals prep party T-SHIRTS Our t-shirts have been ordered! Each will be $12 Money should be given to Damian We do have a few extras if you missed the deadline! 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!
BAKE SALE: We have only one more day of the bake sale! Thank you to everyone who is volunteering their time or baked goods (or both!). It helps the chapter in so many ways! If you are scheduled to work tomorrow and are unsure of what time the link is below. If you are interested in working the table the sign up is here 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!
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 Golin Public Relations Graduate Internship- Chicago, Ill. https://ipg.taleo.net/careersection/golin_ext_cs/jobdetail.ftl?job=012136&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago YWCA: Marketing & Public Relations Intern https://www.ywcamclean.org/jobs Upcoming Agency Tour November 8 Ketchum & Motion Agency Signups won’t be until mid-October Dues paying member or $20 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 Resume! Hope you all enjoyed the slides this week on building resumes! Resumes are required in the professional world and can set you apart from another potential employer, meaning it is very important to take it seriously! SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! We hope to see you at our next meeting where we will be Meeting the Client on Tuesday, October 15 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
October 7, 8, 9: Fall Bake Sale October 8: Meet the Client October 15: Mary Beth Deline October 18-22: National Conference October 22: No Meeting, National Conference October 29: Ugly Sweater Decorating November 5: Resume November 8: Agency Tour November 12: Crisis Com (Becky) November 18, 19, 20: Ugly Sweater Sale November 19: Cover Letter Dec 3: Finals prep party T-SHIRTS Our t-shirts have been ordered! Each will be $12 Money should be given to Damian We do have a few extras if you missed the deadline! 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!
BAKE SALE: We are having our first bake sale of the year! It will be October 7th, 8th, & 9th! If you are interested in bringing in baked treats the sign up is here If you are interested in working the table the sign up is here Also if you are interested in making flyers it would be greatly appreciated! Send them to the PRSSA email when you finish them! 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! New Committee Chairs Congratulations to our new committee chairs! We are so proud! Newsletter Chair- Alana Guggenheim Blog Chair- Sarah Lisewski Membership Incentive Points (MIPS) Points that will be added at the end of the school year for prizes!
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 Golin Public Relations Graduate Internship- Chicago, Ill. https://ipg.taleo.net/careersection/golin_ext_cs/jobdetail.ftl?job=012136&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago YWCA: Marketing & Public Relations Intern https://www.ywcamclean.org/jobs Upcoming Agency Tour November 8 Ketchum & Motion Agency Signups won’t be until mid-October Dues paying member or $20 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 AP STYLE Hope you all learned a couple new skills in AP style, even though there were some slight mishaps in the powerpoint slides... SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! We hope to see you at our next meeting where we will be Meeting the Client on Tuesday, October 8 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
October 1: AP Style October 7, 8, 9: Fall Bake Sale October 8: Meet the Client October 15: Mary Beth Deline October 18-22: National Conference October 22: No Meeting, National Conference October 29: Ugly Sweater Decorating November 5: Resume November 8: Agency Tour T-SHIRTS Our t-shirts are here! Each will be $12 Money will be given to Damian 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!
Thank you all for coming out last weekend to visit Golin and Walker Sands! Hopefully by going through the tours you all have a better idea of what Agency PR truly is! We want to also take a minute to thank all the drivers- Chicago driving can be a challenge but you all made it happen and we are grateful!!! BAKE SALE: We are having our first bake sale of the year! It will be October 7th, 8th, & 9th! If you are interested in bringing in baked treats the sign up is here If you are interested in working the table the sign up is here Committee Chairs Thank you for all who applied! Chair positions will be announced next week! 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!
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 Golin Public Relations Graduate Internship- Chicago, Ill. https://ipg.taleo.net/careersection/golin_ext_cs/jobdetail.ftl?job=012136&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago YWCA: Marketing & Public Relations Intern https://www.ywcamclean.org/jobs Involvement to Industry Networking Event All information regarding the event is here. Saturday, September 28 8:30AM to 3:30PM TRANSFERRING TO THE PR MAJOR? The PR major at ISU is extremely competitive and can be difficult to transfer into. Be sure you do everything you can to ensure you are accepted!
Congratulations to Angeline and Jonathan!!! Angeline is now the Account Executive for Maliyah Minks Lashes and Brows Jonathan is now the Account Executive for Worn Again, Too We are so proud of the both of the both you!! Virtual Guest Speaker: Victoria Jackson Thank you everyone for asking such interesting questions and giving respect to Victoria Jackson! Hopefully you all learned something interesting and insightful tonight! 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 learning AP Style on Tuesday, October 1 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! THE SEMESTER AHEAD… September 20: Agency Tour September 24: Tori Jackson October 1: AP Style October 8: Meet the Client Oct 15: Mary Beth October 22: No Meeting, National Conference October 29: Ugly Sweater Decorating T-SHIRTS Our t-shirts are here! Each will be $12 Money will be given to Damian 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!
AGENCY TOURS: PRSSA’s first tour of the semester will be this Friday, September 20. We will be visiting Golin and Walker Sands BAKE SALE: We are having our first bake sale of the year! It will be October 7th, 8th, & 9th! If you are interested in bringing in baked treats the sign up is here. If you are interested in working the table the sign up is here. 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. Applications close TONIGHT at 12am! 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!
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 Golin Public Relations Graduate Internship- Chicago, Ill. https://ipg.taleo.net/careersection/golin_ext_cs/jobdetail.ftl?job=012136&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago Tori Jackson- Guest Speaker Next week we will be speaking with Tori Jackson. Come prepared with some questions. She is taking time out of her day so lets make it worth it by asking her questions we probably all are thinking! ;) 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 speaking with Tori Jackson on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! 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! Meet the 2019-2020 Executive Board!
President: Megan Pellock Email: mepello@ilstu.edu Vice President: Mattie Bean Email: mbbean1@ilstu.edu Secretary: Gabby Solis Email: glsoli1@ilstu.edu Treasurer: Damian Juarez Email: dejuar2@ilstu.edu Director of Digital Media: Mia Rusch Email: mmrusch@ilstu.edu PRi Director: Taneka Newman Email: Tdnewma1@ilstu.edu Director of Community Involvement: Josh Pozniak Email: Jmpozni@ilstu.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mary Beth Deline Email: medelin@ilstu.edu Internship Coordinator: Tom Lamonica Email: talamon@ilstu.edu PRSSA OVERVIEW ● Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) ● We are the top public relations student organization focused on providing a way for you to gain hands-on experience, develop as a young professional and grow your network. ● 11,000 students ● 300+ Chapters internationally ISU PRSSA ● Vision: To position ourselves as an elite pre-professional public relations organization on campus among ISU’s students, faculty and alumni. ● Mission: To serve our members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities, allowing them to grow as public relations practitioners. Why Join PRSSA? ● Enhance your education ● Broaden your network ● Launch your career Committees ● PRogressive image (PRi)
T-SHIRTS Our t-shirt design is in the works! More information coming soon. NATIONAL CONFERENCE
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK TALKING ABOUT LINKEDIN! We hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! PRSSA NOODLES AND COMPANY FUNDRAISER PRSSA’s Noodles and Company fundraiser is on the evening hours on May 8 at the location near State Farm. You do not need to mention PRSSA or show your cashier a flyer to for PRSSA to receive money. PRSSA END OF THE YEAR SURVEY Please fill out the end of the year PRSSA survey by clicking here or by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the meeting minutes. We would love to hear your feedback! INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for and applying to internships to gain real-world experience that will build your resume and expand on what you are learning in the classroom. As a dues-paying member, you have access to internship opportunities provided at the national level. We also provide our members with updated internship applications at our weekly meetings. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has several summer 2019 internships available in Melrose Park, Ill., including a PR internship. To view these internships, click here. The ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The 2019-2020 PRSSA Scholarships are now available. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. Also, Loyola Medicine is looking for someone to fill the full-time position of the manager of media relations. Interested? To learn more about the position, contact Chris Vicik at chris.vicik@luhs.org MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Happy 21st Birthday to Katie Helander! Congratulations on being a Bone Scholar! Congratulations to Maddie Rose on accepting a job position at Fishman PR! Congratulations to Jess Konstantelos on accepting a job position at Fishman PR! Congratulations to Joey Madera on his new position as the 2019-2020 PRSSA Socials Chair! Congratulations to Denise Cartina on accepting a job position at Pheasant Run Resort! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu MIPS AWARDS The Award for the Highest MIPS for a Non-Graduating Student: Mattie Bean. The Award for the Highest MIPS for a Graduating Senior: Raye Ward. PRSSA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019 The PRSSA International Conference is Oct. 18-22 in San Diego, CA. Early bird registration deadline is Sept. 6 – start thinking/planning if you want to go! The Conference features:
To learn more, click here. COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. Relations: This committee is here to help you improve your writing, editing and research skills. Development: Helps plan and execute all Chapter socials and fundraising events. 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 SCHOOL YEAR! Make sure you follow our social media and check your email this summer to get all the latest ISU PRSSA information! Graduates, good luck in your future careers! Thanks for being a part of ISU PRSSA. 
A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… April 30: Chapter – Senior Sendoff May 8: Noodles and Company Fundraiser MIPS AWARDS / PRSSA GRADUATION CORDS At next week’s meeting, we will give out awards for those with the highest MIPS this semester. For those who ordered PRSSA graduation cords, they will be passed out during next week’s meeting. You must attend the meeting in order to receive your cord. PRSSA END OF THE YEAR SURVEY Please fill out the end of the year PRSSA survey by clicking here or by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the meeting minutes. We would love to hear your feedback! INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for and applying to internships to gain real-world experience that will build your resume and expand on what you are learning in the classroom. As a dues-paying member, you have access to internship opportunities provided at the national level. We also provide our members with updated internship applications at our weekly meetings. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has several summer 2019 internships available in Melrose Park, Ill., including a PR internship. To view these internships, click here. The ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The 2019-2020 PRSSA Scholarships are now available. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. Also, Loyola Medicine is looking for someone to fill the full-time position of the manager of media relations. Interested? To learn more about the position, contact Chris Vicik at chris.vicik@luhs.org MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Happy 22nd Birthday to Denise Cartina! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019 The PRSSA International Conference is Oct. 18-22 in San Diego, CA. Early bird registration deadline is Sept. 6 – start thinking/planning if you want to go! The Conference features:
COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. Relations: This committee is here to help you improve your writing, editing and research skills. Development: Helps plan and execute all Chapter socials and fundraising events. 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! Hope to see you at our last meeting of the semester on April 30 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… April 12-13: Gamma Phi Circus Concessions April 16: No Chapter Meeting April 17: Meatheads Fundraiser April 23: The Power of Memes April 30: Senior Sendoff CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW 2019-2020 PRSSA EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Megan Pellock Vice President: Mattie Bean Secretary: Gabby Solis Treasurer: Damian Juarez Director of PRi: Taneka Newman Director of Digital Media: Mia Rusch Director of Community Involvement: Josh Pozniak APPLICATIONS FOR 2019-2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR POSITIONS Applications for 2019-2020 committee chair positions are now open! Positions are available in Development Committee, Relations Committee, and PRi. To apply, email your resume, cover letter, your top three positions, and your weekly availability in a single pdf to prssa@ilstu.edu. Applications are due April 19. Available positions: Development Committee:
PRi:
Relations Committee:
Questions about the positions?
INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for and applying to internships to gain real-world experience that will build your resume and expand on what you are learning in the classroom. As a dues-paying member, you have access to internship opportunities provided at the national level. We also provide our members with updated internship applications at our weekly meetings. The ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for this semester and upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for a Knowledge Analyst Intern for summer 2019. This position includes partnering with business areas to write or update communications, appropriate brand and knowledge standards to provide clear instructions, and more. Please only apply if you are graduating in August 2019 or beyond. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’s website. For more information about available internships, contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu. If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start looking for scholarships! The 2019-2020 PRSSA Scholarships are now available. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. JOB OPPORTUNITIES PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world! You can log in to the PRSA Jobcenter with your MyPRSA account, which is activated once you join PRSSA. Also, Loyola Medicine is looking for someone to fill the full-time position of the manager of media relations. Interested? To learn more about the position, contact Chris Vicik at chris.vicik@luhs.org PRSSA MEATHEADS FUNDRAISER PRSSA is having a restaurant fundraiser at Meatheads on Wednesday, April 17 from 4-8 p.m. Make sure to mention PRSSA when you order! MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Congratulations to Josh Pozniak on his new internship at ComEd! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu GAMMA PHI CIRCUS CONCESSIONS The Gamma Phi Circus is April 12-13. We will be working the concessions to raise money for PRSSA! Anyone interested in attending the PRSSA National Conference in fall 2019 should work two shifts. You get MIPS for working! Interested in working concessions? Sign up by tonight by clicking here. PRSSA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019 The PRSSA International Conference is Oct. 18-22 in San Diego, CA. Early bird registration deadline is Sept. 6 – start thinking/planning if you want to go! The Conference features:
To learn more, click here. COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients. Relations: This committee is here to help you improve your writing, editing and research skills. Development: Helps plan and execute all Chapter socials and fundraising events. 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! There is NO CHAPTER next week. Hope to see you at our next meeting on April 23 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
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