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THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 10/2: Intern Do’s & Don’ts 10/4-10/9: National Conference in Austin, Texas 10/9: No Chapter, National Conference 10/16: Sweater Decorating and last day to turn in membership dues 10/23: Alumni Panel 10/27: Football Game Concessions 10/30: Networking Triathlon, Part I: Get LinkedIn 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. Deadline is Oct. 16. Benefits for dues-paying members: National Conference, Regional Conferences, agency tours, scholarships, internships, PRSA Jobcenter, leadership positions, networking events, resume etc. See the PRSSA website for more information. Questions? Ask Katie Helander: krhelan@ilstu.edu 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!
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 School of Communication is looking for PR interns to help serve the School’s PR needs! A full internship description and instructions on how to apply are listed in an attachment below. JoyRun is looking for interns to fulfill two internship positions. The Growth Marketing Intern will execute marketing campaigns, identify and establish partnerships with organizations to drive brand excitement and more. The Runner Marketing Associate will earn money doing runs with opportunities for bonuses, execute marketing campaigns and promotions with local business partners and more. Both positions offer flexible scheduling. For more information and to apply, visit JoyRun’s website. ISU Student Accounts (the billing department) is currently looking for an intern who can work from spring to summer 2019. To learn more, contact Raye Ward at rmward6@ilstu.edu Senator Richard Durbin offers an internship program for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office. Applications for the Spring 2019 internships are now open! Internship opportunities are in Illinois and Washington, D.C. Tasks include conducting legislative research, assisting with casework matters, working with the press team and more. This is the perfect internship for those interested in political public relations! To learn more, click here. The public relations firm Ketchum is looking for interns for its 2019 Summer Fellows Program. During the internship, individuals will work with clients, participate in agency events, write client materials and more. Ketchum’s application process involves an interactive application game! Applications go live on January 1, 2019. Visit Ketchum’s website to learn more about this opportunity. There is also more information about the internship in an attachment below. The Wall Street Journal, an American news organization, is currently looking for interns for several summer 2019 internship positions. Internships are in New York and include a News Design Internship, Reporting Internships in the Americas, Video Internship, Magazine Internship and more. Applications are due Oct. 26. To view a full list of The Wall Street Journal’s internship opportunities and to apply, click here. 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. 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. MEMBER INCENTIVE POINTS (MIPS) We are introducing Member Incentive Points, also known as MIPS, for PRSSA members! You will now be rewarded points for attending weekly meetings, going on agency tours, attending socials, volunteering at PRSSA fundraisers and more! MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Congratulations to our new Development Committee chairs! Madeline Gomez: Social Chair Raye Ward: Fundraiser Chair Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu T-SHIRTS If you signed up to buy a PRSSA T-shirt, you must give money to Leo Portillo by Tuesday, Oct. 2 for your order to be honored. PRSSA FALL BAKE SALE Our Fall Bake sale is Monday, Oct. 22 and Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fell Hall Lobby. We will sell fall/Halloween-themed baked goods such as brownies and cookies! We need people to bake desserts as well as help at the table while we’re selling them. We are also having a baking day on Oct. 21 at a few PRSSA members’ apartments to bake together! If you would like to bake an item(s) for the bake sale, please sign up here. If you would like to help run the table, please sign up here. Questions? Email: prssa@ilstu.edu PRSA CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAPTER DINNER The Central Illinois PRSA Chapter is hosting a dinner on Oct. 3 in Champaign. The program is “How to Succeed—Ethically—in PR” and will include guest speaker Ron Culp, Consultant & Professional Director of the Public Relations and Advertising Program at DePaul University. The fee is $25 for students, and you will pay at the door. Sign up online by Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. We will carpool to the venue! For more information on this event, click here. Questions? Contact Katie Helander at khelan@ilstu.edu 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! We hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! 
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THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 9/25: Interviewing 101 9/28: Potluck Social 10/2: Intern Do’s & Don’ts 10/4-10/9: National Conference in Austin, Texas 10/9: No Chapter, National Conference 10/16: Sweater Decorating and last day to turn in membership dues 10/23: Alumni Panel 10/27: Football Game Concessions 10/30: Networking Triathlon, Part I: Get LinkedIn 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. Deadline is Oct. 16. Benefits for dues-paying members: National Conference, Regional Conferences, agency tours, scholarships, internships, PRSA Jobcenter, leadership positions, networking events, resume etc. See the PRSSA website for more information. Questions? Ask Katie Helander: krhelan@ilstu.edu 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!
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 School of Communication is looking for PR interns to help serve the School’s PR needs! A full internship description and instructions on how to apply are listed in an attachment below. JoyRun is looking for interns to fulfill two internship positions. The Growth Marketing Intern will execute marketing campaigns, identify and establish partnerships with organizations to drive brand excitement and more. The Runner Marketing Associate will earn money doing runs with opportunities for bonuses, execute marketing campaigns and promotions with local business partners and more. Both positions offer flexible scheduling. For more information and to apply, visit JoyRun’s website. ISU Student Accounts (the billing department) is currently looking for an intern who can work from spring to summer 2019. To learn more, contact Raye Ward at rmward6@ilstu.edu Senator Richard Durbin offers an internship program for undergraduate students of all majors, and graduate and law students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator's office. Applications for the Spring 2019 internships are now open! Internship opportunities are in Illinois and Washington, D.C. Tasks include conducting legislative research, assisting with casework matters, working with the press team and more. This is the perfect internship for those interested in political public relations! To learn more, click here. The public relations firm Ketchum is looking for interns for its 2019 Summer Fellows Program. During the internship, individuals will work with clients, participate in agency events, write client materials and more. Ketchum’s application process involves an interactive application game! Applications go live on January 1, 2019. Visit Ketchum’s website to learn more about this opportunity. There is also more information about the internship in an attachment below. 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. 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. POTLUCK SOCIAL There is a potluck and bonfire at Sydney Kendle’s house Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. We encourage everyone to bring some type of food! Carpooling can be arranged for those who need rides. If you plan on attending, please sign up here. If you have any questions, email prssa@ilstu.edu MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu T-SHIRTS PRSSA T-shirts are going to be around $12 to $15. Interested in a shirt? Email: prssa@ilstu.edu PRSA CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAPTER DINNER The Central Illinois PRSA Chapter is hosting a dinner on Oct. 3 in Champaign. The program is “How to Succeed—Ethically—in PR” and will include guest speaker Ron Culp, DePaul PR Graduate Program Director. The fee is $25 for students. We will carpool to the venue! If interested, contact Katie Helander at khelan@ilstu.edu 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! We hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 9/14: Chicago agency tour 9/18: AP Style Workshop with Dr. Deline 9/25: Interviewing 101 10/2: Intern Do’s & Don’ts 10/4-10/9: National Conference in Austin, Texas 10/9: No Chapter, National Conference 10/16: Sweater Decorating and last day to turn in membership dues 10/23: Alumni Panel 10/27: Football Game Concessions 10/30: Networking Triathlon, Part I: Get LinkedIn 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. Deadline is Oct. 16. Benefits for dues-paying members: National Conference, Regional Conferences, agency tours, scholarships, internships, PRSA Jobcenter, leadership positions, networking events, resume etc. See the PRSSA website for more information. Questions? Ask Katie Helander: krhelan@ilstu.edu 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!
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 School of Communication is looking for PR interns to help serve the School’s PR needs! A full internship description and instructions on how to apply are listed in an attachment below. JoyRun is looking for interns to fulfill two internship positions. The Growth Marketing Intern will execute marketing campaigns, identify and establish partnerships with organizations to drive brand excitement and more. The Runner Marketing Associate will earn money doing runs with opportunities for bonuses, execute marketing campaigns and promotions with local business partners and more. Both positions offer flexible scheduling. For more information and to apply, visit JoyRun’s website. ISU Student Accounts (the billing department) is currently looking for an intern who can work from spring to summer 2019. To learn more, contact Raye Ward at rmward6@ilstu.edu 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. 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. AGENCY TOUR PRSSA’s first tour of the semester is in downtown Chicago this Friday, Sept. 14. We will be visiting Fleishmann Hillard and Ter Molen Watkins & Brandt! If you are attending, you will receive an email with the tour itinerary. Questions? Contact Ask Anna Souhrada: asouhra@ilstu.edu POTLUCK SOCIAL Our first social of the semester will be a potluck at Sydney Kendle’s house on Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.! There will be food, a bonfire and more! Since it is a potluck, we are encouraging everyone to bring some type of food. We will also make dog toys out of old T-shirts as a service project! Ticket in the door is an old T-shirt. Carpooling can be arranged for those who need rides. Interested in attending? Please sign up here. If you have any questions, email prssa@ilstu.edu MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu T-SHIRTS PRSSA T-shirts are going to be around $12 to $15. Interested in a shirt? Email: prssa@ilstu.edu CENTRAL ILLINOIS PRSA CHAPTER DINNER The Central Illinois PRSA Chapter is hosting a dinner on Oct. 3 in Champaign. The fee is $25. We will carpool to the venue! If interested, contact Katie Helander at khelan@ilstu.edu 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! We hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! Our Faculty Advisor Dr. Mary Beth Deline will give a presentation on AP Style.
MEET THE 2018-19 EXECUTIVE BOARD: Katie Helander, President: Email: krhelan@ilstu.edu Anna Souhrada, Vice President: Email: asouhra@ilstu.edu Director of Digital Media: Megan Pellock Email: mepello@ilstu.edu PRi Director: Maddie Rose Email: mjrose3@ilstu.edu Secretary: Denise Cartina Email: dcartin@ilstu.edu Director of Community Involvement: Sydney Kendle Email: slkendl@ilstu.edu Treasurer: Leo Portillo Email: lportil@ilstu.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mary Beth Deline Email: medelin@ilstu.edu Professional Advisor: John Lyday jlyday@lydaycommunications.com PRSSA OVERVIEW
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THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 9/6: Deadline for Chicago agency tour 9/7: Deadline for National Conference 9/11: Professional Advisor Presentation 9/18: AP Style Workshop with Dr. Deline 9/14: Chicago agency tour 9/25: Interviewing 101 10/2: Intern Do’s & Don’ts 10/4-10/9: National Conference in Austin, Texas 10/9: No Chapter, National Conference 10/16: Sweater Decorating Last day to turn in membership dues 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. Deadline is Oct. 16. Benefits for dues-paying members: National Conference, Regional Conferences, agency tours, scholarships, internships, PRSA Jobcenter, leadership positions, networking events, resume etc. See the PRSSA website for more information. Questions? Ask Katie Helander: krhelan@ilstu.edu 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 School of Communication is looking for PR interns to help serve the School’s PR needs! A full internship description and instructions on how to apply are listed in an attachment below. JoyRun is looking for interns to fulfill two internship positions. The Growth Marketing Intern will execute marketing campaigns, identify and establish partnerships with organizations to drive brand excitement and more. The Runner Marketing Associate will earn money doing runs with opportunities for bonuses, execute marketing campaigns and promotions with local business partners and more. Both positions offer flexible scheduling. For more information and to apply, visit JoyRun’s website. ISU Student Accounts (the billing department) is currently looking for an intern who can work from spring to summer 2019. To learn more, contact Raye Ward at rmward6@ilstu.edu 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. 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. AGENCY TOUR PRSSA’s first tour of the semester will be in downtown Chicago on Friday, Sept. 14. We will be visiting Fleishmann Hillard and Ter Molen Watkins & Brandt! To attend, you must be a dues-paying member OR pay $20. Deadline to sign up is Sept. 6. A maximum of 20 people can attend. If all spots are filled, you can be added to our wait list. Sign up HERE. Questions? Contact Ask Anna Souhrada: asouhra@ilstu.edu MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu T-SHIRTS Our t-shirt design is officially complete! More details will be available soon. NATIONAL CONFERENCE National Conference is taking place Oct. 5 through Oct. 9 in Austin, Texas. Registration is $335 for dues-paying members. Attendees must register by THIS FRIDAY, Sept. 7. 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. Interested in National Conference? Contact Katie Helander krhelan@ilstu.edu 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. 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 by Sept. 11. The following positions are available: Development Committee Positions: Social Chair, Fundraising Chair Relations Committee Positions: Blog Chair, Newsletter Chair 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 on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! we will be celebrating Ethics Month with our professional advisor, John Lyday of Lyday Communications!
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