9/15/15 Chapter Meeting Minutes

CALENDAR OF EVENTS


Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Potbelly Fundraiser, Speaker 
Wednesday, Sept. 23 – PRSA Dinner 
Friday, Sept. 25 – Tour
Thursday, Oct. 1 – March of Dimes 
Saturday, Oct. 3 – Family Weekend
Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Member Dues 
Friday, Nov. 6 – Tuesday, Nov. 10 – National Conference

“WHAT NOT TO WEAR” WORKSHOP

Members learned appropriate attire for speakers, panels, and agency tours.  

Tips for appropriate attire:

Ladies:
• Avoid distracting jewelry
• Be mindful of skirt and dress lengths
• Be mindful of shoe height 
• Keep make-up natural

Men:
• Match shoes and belt
• Keep hair trimmed and neat 
• Tuck in your shirt 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Member Dues

Member dues are $80 for the calendar year. Opportunities include National Conference, agency tours, PRSA dinners, leadership positions, and networking events. The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 6. Please write checks to “ISU PRSSA.” 

National Conference

National Conference is November 6 – 10 in Atlanta. Dues-paying members can register for $310 until Oct. 2. Hotel cost is around $200. Airfare is around $100. Food ranges from $150 to $300. 

Leadership Positions

The vice president application is due tonight at midnight. Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume in one .pdf file to the account. Interviews will be on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. 

PRogressive Image Executives

Congratulations to Yessenia Nunez as the account executive, Allie Keck as the assistant account executive, and Imani Henry as the art director for United Way of McLean County.
Congratulations to Kelly Larson as the account executive, Danielle Naccarato as the assistant account executive and Brianne Murphy as the art director for BraiZe.
Congratulations to Whitney Scasny as the account executive, Charles Swan as the assistant account executive, and Kathy Montenegro as the art director for TV-10. 

Relations Committee

Congratulations to Ellen Devereux as the blog chair. Congratulations to Kelsey Farrell as the newsletter chair. Congratulations to Chloe Kasper as the alumni chair. 

Mentor-Mentee Social 

Thanks for coming! 

Change Drive

Thanks for volunteering! 

COM 178 Interviews 

For students currently taking COM 178, interviews with  executive board start next Tuesday, Sept. 22. 

Internship Fair

On Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m., The Career Center will host an internship fair. Members are able to learn about multiple internship opportunities and network with professionals.  

Potbelly Fundraiser

 On Tuesday, Sept. 22, PRSSA will have a fundraiser at Potbelly. Present your flyer for 25 percent of your meal go toward National Conference. 

PRSA Dinner

The first PRSA dinner of the semester will be on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Please give your money to Andrea by Sept. 16. We will leave the bone circle drive at 4:30 p.m. 

Tour

The first tour of the year will be on Friday, Sept. 25. We will be visiting State Farm and Caterpillar. Members need to bring $10 for gas. 

March of Dimes

March of Dimes is hosting their annual Signature Chef’s auction on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Volunteers should dress business casual. 

Family Weekend

We are looking for two to three people to work for PRSSA booth at Family Weekend. Email the account if you plan on volunteering. 

T-shirt Quilt

Andrea will be collecting t-shirts for the t-shirt quilt. Members can receive one MIP per shirt. The quilt later on. 

Member of the Week

Congratulations to Deja Whitt for becoming Member of the Week. 

Member Accomplishments

Congratulations to Allie Trosper for receiving an internship with Illinois State University Athletics. 

Chapter Gear

Members can receive a t-shirt for $15. 

Speaker

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Ali Seys is coming to Chapter to speak. Seys is the Marketing and Communications Manager for United Way of McLean County and the 2014 – 2015 vice president. Members are asked to wear business casual.