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OCTOBER 1ST, 2019

9/30/2019

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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!
  • talamon@ilstu.edu

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!
  • 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 

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!
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September 24, 2019

9/23/2019

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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!
  • talamon@ilstu.edu
Agency Tour:
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!
  • 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 

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!
  • Attend a School of Communication informational meeting (mandatory)
    • Monday, October 1st, 11:00am
    • Write your essay and REVISE, REWRITE, REPEAT!
      • People you can/should run your essay past for feedback: family, your roommates, School of Com faculty, grad students, the ISU tutoring center, etc!
  • Submit on My.IllinoisState.edu under Academics BY OCTOBER 1

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! 
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september 17, 2019

9/17/2019

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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!
  • talamon@ilstu.edu

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!
  • 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 

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!


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September 10, 2019

9/16/2019

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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! 
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September 3, 2019

9/4/2019

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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)
  • Student-run public relations firm working with real-world clients
  • Develop comprehensive communication plans
  • Current clients: ▪ Maliyah Minks ▪ Campus Food Pantry
● Development
  • Plans social events and fundraisers to raise money for the Chapter
  • Community outreach and high school engagement
● Relations
  • Produces internal and external publications and communications
  • Weekly blogs
  • Monthly newsletter
THE SEMESTER AHEAD
  • September 10: LinkedIn Workshop
  • 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 design is in the works! More information coming soon.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
  • National Conference is taking place October 18-22 in San Diego, CA.
  • Registration is $310 for dues-paying members. Attendees must register by THIS FRIDAY, Sept. 6. After this date, the cost goes up!
  • 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.
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 Must be a dues-paying member OR pay $20 Signups will go out via email
  • Agency sign-ups deadline Friday, Sept 6!
  • Sign Up Sheet: 
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 check or Venmo, 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
    • 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
  • Look out for more to come! ;)
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 TALKING ABOUT LINKEDIN! We hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
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