​CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Thursday, Oct. 1 – March of Dimes
Friday, Oct. 2  - National Conference Registration due  
Saturday, Oct. 3 – Family Weekend
Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Member Dues, Pitching Part 1 
Saturday, Oct. 10 – Social 
Sunday, Oct. 11 – Sand Volleyball Tournament 
Saturday, Oct. 17 – Rader Farms Social 
Friday, Nov. 6 – Tuesday, Nov. 10 – National Conference

AP STYLE WORKSHOP

    Dr. Smudde presented to the Chapter about AP style. Members can view his presentation here. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Member Dues

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

National Conference

National Conference is a professional development and networking event in Atlanta from Nov. 6 – 10. The registration fee is $310 and the last day to register is Oct. 2. Send flight information to Andrea at alcasal@ilstu.edu.

Tour

Thank you for coming! 

March of Dimes

The Signature Chef Auction is this Thursday, Oct. 1 in the Brown Ballroom from 4:30 – 7:40 p.m. Please wear business casual if you are volunteering. 

Family Weekend

This Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, we are looking for volunteers to be at our booth for Family Weekend. Please email the account if you are interested. 

Development Leadership

Congratulations to Megan Rubinger on becoming Fundraising Chair and Katie Rio on becoming Social Chair.

Social

We will have our first social on Saturday, Oct. 10. The theme is a luau. 

Sand Volleyball Tournament

United Way of McLean County is hosting a sand volleyball tournament on Sunday, Oct. 11. Teams can have up to eight players. Email Ali Seys at aseys@uwaymc.org for more information. 

NIU Social

On Saturday Oct. 17, we will host a social with NIU’s Chapter of PRSSA to meet other members in the state. The social is at Rader Family Farms. 

Social Media

Our posts are reaching about 1,500 people. See Tyler F. to get more involved in social media for the Chapter. 

Opportunity

If you are interested in becoming the PR Chair for ISU Alternative Spring Break, let Tyler K. know. Alternative Breaks occur over the winter, fall, and spring breaks where ISU students perform service project in cities around the US. 

Member of the Week

Congratulations to Kathy Montenegro on becoming Member of the Week. 

Chapter Gear

Today is the last day members can sign up for a t-shirt. Please give $15 to Tyler Krivich. 

Workshop Next Week 

Next Tuesday, Oct. 6, members will learn how to create elevator pitches when networking with professionals. 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, Sept. 23 – PRSA Dinner 
Friday, Sept. 25 – Tour
Tuesday, Sept. 29 – AP Style Workshop 
Thursday, Oct. 1 – March of Dimes 
Saturday, Oct. 3 – Family Weekend 
Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Member Dues 
Friday, Nov. 6 – Tuesday, Nov. 10 – National Conference

SPEAKER

Marketing and Communication Manager for United Way of McLean County, Ali Seys spoke to the Chapter about life after PRSSA and how PRSSA helped her in the professional world .


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vice President

Congratulations to Ali Geary becoming the Chapter’s vice president. 

Member Dues

Member Dues are $80 for the calendar year. Opportunities include traveling to 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 a four-day networking and professional development event in Atlanta. Registration is $310 for dues-paying members. Members can sign up until Oct. 2. See Andrea with any questions. 

COM 178 Interviews

Executive board will be holding interview sessions for students in COM 178. Interviews will start at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays before Chapter.

PRSA Dinner

Please leave ISU by 4:30 p.m. to arrive on time for the dinner. 

Potbelly Fundraiser

Thanks for coming! 

March of Dimes  

On Thursday, Oct. 1 March of Dimes will host the annual Signature Chef’s auction in the Brown Ballroom. Please dress business casual and arrive at the bone by 4:30 p.m. 

Family Weekend

We are looking for two to three volunteers for our booth at Family Weekend from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Email the account if you are interested. 

Internships

General Motors is looking for a communications intern for the summer. Members can apply at www.gmcommsinternships.com. Washington Media Institute is looking for a communications intern for the summer. Members can apply at http://www.washingtonmediainstitute.org/apply/. 

Member of the Week

Congratulations to Jena Sullivan for becoming Member of the Week. 

Chapter Gear

Next week will be the last week to sign up for a Chapter shirt. The shirt will be $15. 

AP Style Workshop 

On Tuesday Sept. 29, Dr. Smudde will present AP style to our members. Please bring your APA and AP stylebooks next Tuesday. 

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. 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Saturday, Sept. 12 – ISU Football Concessions 
Sunday, Sept. 13 – Mentor Mentee Social 
Tuesday, Sept. 15 – United Way Change Drive, What Not to Wear Workshop, Fishman Agency Speaker 
Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Potbelly Fundraiser
Wednesday, Sept. 23 – PRSA Dinner 
Friday, Sept. 25 – State Farm and Caterpillar Tour
Thursday, Oct. 1 – March of Dimes 
Saturday, Oct. 3 – ISU Football Concessions
Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Member Dues 
Friday, Nov. 6 – Tuesday, Nov. 10 – National Conference

MEET OUR PROGRESSIVE IMAGE CLIENTS

Progressive Image (PRi) clients presented their organization during Chapter. This year’s clients include TV-10, BraiZe, and United Way of McLean County. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dues

Member dues are $80 for the calendar year. Oct. 6 is the last day to submit dues. Benefits include leadership positions, national conference, agency tours, and more. 

National Conference
 
National Conference run from November 6 to 10 and is $310 for dues-paying members. Members can sign up until October 2. See Andrea with any questions. 

Leadership Positions

Applications for leadership positions are due Tuesday, Sept. 8 at midnight. Members can apply by sending in a cover letter and resume to the account. 

ISU Football Concessions 

We are still looking for volunteers for concessions stands on Saturday, Sept. 12. Volunteers need to wear black pants and closed-toed shoes. All funds will go toward National Conference. Concessions will provide members with a shirt and a hat. 

Mentor-Mentee Social

On Sunday, Sept. 13 at noon, there will be a mentor-mentee social at Krista’s apartment. Her apartment is located at 603 S. Main St. Apartment 1. There will be a reveal of mentors and mentees. Please bring the food you signed up for. 

Volunteer Opportunity

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, United Way of McLean County is looking for volunteers for a change drive at the McDonald’s on Main Street. Members can sign up for one-hour time slots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. See Tyler K. with any questions. 

Speaker 

Sherri Fishman, President and Owner of Fishman Public Relations will speak in COM 178 at 9:35 a.m. in CVA 145. Fishman will speak about agency public relations. 

Potbelly Fundraiser

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, PRSSA is having a National Conference fundraiser at Potbelly on Main Street. 25 percent of a meal will go to National Conference when members present the flyer. 

PRSA Dinner

The first Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) dinner will be on Wednesday, Sept. 23. We will be leaving at 4:30 p.m. at the Bone circle drive. This is a great networking event for members and to learn more about public relations. Talk to Andrea with any questions.

March of Dimes

The Signature Chef’s Auction is on Thursday, Oct. 1in the Brown Ballroom from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to wear business casual clothes. 

Tour

Our first tour of the year will be on Friday, Sept. 25. Members will tour State Farm and Caterpillar. To attend, please bring $10 for gas money. 

T-shirt Quilt

Bring any unused ISU t-shirt to Andrea for the quilt. Members who donate a shirt will receive one MIP. The quilt will be raffled later to fundraise for National Conference. 

Social Media Raffle Winner

Congratulations to Kelly Larson for winning the raffle and a $25 gift card to Chipotle. 

Workshop

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, executive board will present “What Not to Wear.” Members will learn about appropriate clothing for agency tours and networking events. 

Chapter Gear

T-shirts will be $15. Members can sign up for a shirt after Chapter. 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, Sept. 8 – Deadline for leadership position applications by 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 1 – Signature Chef’s Auction Volunteer Opportunity 
Friday, Oct. 2 – Deadline for National Conference
Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Deadline for member dues
Friday, Nov. 6 to Tuesday, Nov. 10 – National Conference

 
WELCOME INTRODUCTIONS   
     
Executive Board
·         President – Krista Bilow
·         Vice President – Vacant
·         National Liaison – Andrea Casali
·         Director of Progressive Image – Audie Lauf
·         Secretary – Tyler Krivich

Professional Adviser
·         Lewis Pryor, APR
·         Email the account for contact information

Faculty Adviser
·         Dr. Pete Smudde, APR
·         Associate Director, School of Communication
·         Associate Professor & PR Program Coordinator
·         Director, Netherlands Exchange & Study Abroad Program

Public Relations Faculty
·         Tom Lamonica, Instructor of Public Relations/Director of Field Experiences
·         Dr. Jeff Courtright, Associate Professor
·         Dr. Rebecca Hayes, Assistant Professor
·         Dr. John McHale, Associate Professor
·         Chelsey Eimer, Lecturer in Public Relations, Journalism, and Mass Media
·         Dr. Pete Smudde, Associate Professor & PR Program Coordinator

Committee Managers
·         Relations Manager – Kimi Sanden
·         Development Manager – Sydney Velez

Weekly Meetings
·         Tuesdays
·         8 p.m.
·         SCH 138

 
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vice President


The Vice President position is open to any dues-paying member. Duties include member recruitment, speakers, workshops, creative team, and alumni chair. Members can submit a cover letter and resume in one .pdf file to the account. Interviews will be held Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Membership


PRSSA membership is only $80 for the year. Benefits include National Conference, agency tours, leadership positions, and networking events. Write checks to “ISU PRSSA.”


Mentor Mentee

Returning members are mentors. New members are mentees. Members can sign up after Chapter.

Committees

PRogressive Image is a student-run public relations firm with three real world clients. This year’s clients include TV-10, United Way of McLean County, and BraiZe. Relations committee produces the Chapter blog, newsletter, alumni chair, and graphic design team. Development Committee oversees Chapter socials and fundraisers.


Leadership opportunities

In the relations committee, the newsletter, blog, alumni, and graphic design chairs are open. In development, the social and fundraiser chairs are open. Progressive Image is looking for account executives for its clients. Applications are due Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. Email resume and cover letter including top three positions in one .pdf file to prssa@ilstu.edu.  

National Conference

National Conference is a professional development event in Atlanta from Nov. 6 – 10. The registration cost is $310 for dues-paying members plus airfare, hotel, and spending money.  Members can register until Friday, Oct. 2.

Tee Shirt Quilt

Bring your unused ISU shirts to Andrea. Members can receive one MIP per tee shirt. The quilt raffle helps raise money for the Chapter.

National Conference Fundraising

We are looking for volunteers for the football concession stands on Saturday Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday Oct. 3 at noon. Sign-up available after Chapter. Please bring closed toe shows and black pants to work.

Chapter Gear


Tyler Krivich is looking into prices for the Chapter tee shirt. More information about prices will be available next week.


Volunteer Opportunity

The March of Dimes is hosting their annual Signature Chef’s Auction on Thursday, Oct. 1 in the Brown Ballroom. They are looking for volunteers from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. See Tyler Krivich for more details.
 
Study Abroad in the Netherlands

Students are able to study abroad at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. The courses will explore intercultural competence and communication, the legal, financial, and political aspects of the Eurozone and European cultures from a business perspective. Contact Dr. Smudde with any questions.

Member Incentive Points (MIPs)

Members can earn MIPs by being involved. Members can win Member of the Week, Member of the Month, Member of the Semester and Member of the Year. 

Breakdown of MIPs
•      1 point: Attending meetings (Point value increases by one for each meeting they go to in a row. Starts back at 1 when they miss a meeting); Retweets/shares of PRSSA social media posts
•      3 points: Article written for newsletter/blog
•      5 points: Attending socials; Volunteering for fundraising events (per slot)
•      10 points: Attending agency tours (+ 10 for driving)
•      15 points: Perfect attendance at Chapter meetings (end of semester)
•      25 points: Attending PRSA dinners
•      30 points: Attending Regional Conference
•      50 points: Attending National Conference

Social Media

 Please use the Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR. Members can like the Chapter on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University), follow on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) and follow on Instagram (ilstuprssa).


Social Media Raffle


We will be raffling off a $25 gift card to Chipotle for anyone who mentions the Chapter’s handles.


Member accomplishments


Members can email their accomplishments to the account.