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Chapter Meeting Minutes 10/27/15

10/28/2015

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

•    Monday, Nov. 2 – InDesign Workshop 
•    Friday, Nov. 6 – Tuesday, Nov. 10 – National Conference
•    Saturday, Nov. 14 – Social 
•    Tuesday, Nov. 17 – Chapter t-shirt money due 

INTERNSHIP 101

    Executive board presented on resumes, cover letters, and interviews. You can view the presentation here. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Please send your flight information to Andrea at alcasal@ilstu.edu. 

CONCESSION STANDS

Thank you for volunteering! 

SOCIAL

Our next social will be on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. More details to come.  

MEMBER OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to Sydney Holland on becoming the Member of the Week. 

CHAPTER T-SHIRTS

Chapter t-shirt money is due on Tuesday, Nov. 17. 

T-SHIRT QUILT

Members can purchase raffle tickets for the t-shirt quilt. One ticket is $1, five tickets are $4, and 10 tickets are $8. There is a sign-up sheet for tabling on Wednesday and Thursday. 

WORKSHOP NEXT WEEK
On Monday, Nov. 2, Andrea and Audie will present an InDesign workshop in Fell 52 at 6 and 6:30 p.m. There are only 15 slots available per session. Email the account if you are interested. 
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Chapter Meeting Minutes 10/20/15

10/21/2015

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​CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 
Saturday, Oct. 23 – Concessions Stands
Tuesday, Oct. 23 – Workshop
Friday, Nov. 6 – Tuesday, Nov. 10 – National Conference
 
 
MEMBER MOTIVATION
 
Executive board presented on the importance on involvement within the Chapter regardless of member dues.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
DUES
 
Today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, is the last day to pay dues. Membership includes going to National Conference, agency tours, leadership positions, and networking events.
 
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
 
National Conference is Nov. 6 – 10 in Atlanta this year. Please send any flight information to Andrea.
 
T-SHIRT QUILT
 
The t-shirt quilt is finished. Members can purchase tickets for the raffle. Tickets go from one ticket for $1, five tickets for $4, and eight tickets for $10.
 
RADER FAMILY FARMS SOCIAL
 
Thanks for coming!
 
ST. LOUIS TOUR
 
Thanks for coming!
 
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 
FleishmanHillard is accepting applications for the 2016 Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship from Nov. 1 – Feb. 1.  Please email diversityfellowship@fleishman.com with any questions.
Walker Sands is accepting applications for their summer, fall, and spring sandlot internships. Email Brittany Martin at brittanyalexmartin92@gmail.com with any questions.
 
CONCESSION STANDS
 
We are looking for five more volunteers for concession stands on Saturday, Oct. 24. Volunteers will still be able to partake in Homecoming festivities.
 
MEMBER OF THE WEEK
 
Congratulations to Derek Lee on becoming Member of the Week.
 
CHAPTER SHIRTS
 
Tyler Krivich ordered the shirts. The shirts should be in by Nov. 2. Shirts are $15.
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 
Congratulations to Sydney Velez on receiving an internship with the Forensics Union.
 
WORKSHOP NEXT WEEK
 
Next week, Tuesday, Oct. 27, there will be a workshop on internships. Executive board will discuss resumes, cover letters, letters of recommendation, and experiences. 
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Chapter Meeting Minutes 10/13/15

10/14/2015

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
•    Friday, Oct. 16 – St. Louis Tours
•    Saturday, Oct. 17 – Rader Farms Social 
•    Tuesday, Oct. 20 – Member Dues, Internship Panel 
•    Saturday, Oct. 24 – Concession Stands  
•    Sunday, Oct. 25 – Sand Volleyball Tournament
•    Friday, Nov. 6 – Tuesday, Nov. 10 – National Conference

PITCHING: PART 2

Members gave their elevator pitches to professional in the community to receive constructive criticism. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUES

Members dues are $80 for the calendar year and $70 for the semester. Becoming a member allows you to gain more professional development networking opportunities throughout the year. The new deadline for dues is Tuesday, Oct. 20. 

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

National Conference is held in Atlanta this year from November six – 10. Please send any flight information to Andrea at alcasal@ilstu.edu 

Social

Thanks for coming!

CERTIFICATION TEST

Members have the opportunity to earn their Certificate in Principles of Public Relations after graduation. The entry-level certificate demonstrates that members know the fundamentals of public relations. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email Dr. Smudde at psmudde@ilstu.edu. 

ST. LOUIS TOUR
This Friday, Oct. 16, members can travel to St. Louis to tour Flieshman Hillard, Osborn Barr, and The Sports Commission office. We are looking for drivers for Friday. The cost is $10 for gas. 

NIU / OLIVET NAZARENE SOCIAL

NIU’s and Olivet Nazarene's Chapter of PRSSA will visit our Chapter on Saturday, Oct. 17 for a social at Rader Family Farms. The cost is $8 per person. 

CONCESSIONS STANDS

We are still looking for 12 – 15 people to volunteer at the concessions stands on Saturday, Oct. 24. Volunteers need to commit to the whole time. Shifts start at 9:30 a.m. to athird quarter. Proceeds will go to National Conference. 

SAND VOLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

On Saturday, Oct. 25 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., United Way of McLean County will host a sand volleyball tournament at Gill Street. The cost is $80 for a team. Talk to Tyler F. after Chapter if you are interested in creating a team. 

MEMBER OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to Jena Sullivan on becoming Member of the Week. 

Chapter Gear

Chapter t-shirts are $15. Please give your money to Tyler K. 

INTERNSHIP PANEL

Next week, members have the opportunity to learn about upcoming internships for the spring and summer. Please dress business casual. 




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Chapter Meeting Minutes 10/6/15

10/7/2015

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

•    Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Member Dues, Pitching Part 1 
•    Saturday, Oct. 10 – Social 
•    Tuesday, Oct. 13 – Pitching Part 2 
•    Friday, Oct. 16 – St. Louis Tours
•    Saturday, Oct. 17 – Rader Farms Social 
•    Saturday, Oct. 24 – Concession Stands
•    Sunday, Oct. 25 – Sand Volleyball Tournament
•    Friday, Nov. 6 – Tuesday, Nov. 10 – National Conference

PITCHING PART 1

    Members learned how to create an elevator pitch with help from the executive board. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Member Dues

Members dues are $80 for the calendar year and $70 for the semester. Opporutnities include National Conference, agency tours, PRSA dinners, leadership positions, and networking events. The deadline for dues is Tuesday, Oct. 6. 

National Conference

National Conference is in Atlanta from Nov. 6 – 10. Please send flight information to Andrea at alcasal@ilstu.edu.

Certification Test

The Universal Accreditation Board is offering the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations to members who are within 6 months of graduation, taking a preparatory class, and $150 fee for the test. 

March of Dimes

Thanks for volunteering! 

Social

On Saturday, Oct. 10, students can attend the first social of the year for $10. The theme is luau.  

Sand Volleyball Tournament

United Way of McLean County is hosting a sand volleyball tournament on Sunday Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pheasant Lanes. The champion game will be at 4:30 p.m. Teams can have six to eight players. Email Ali Seys at aseys@uwaymc.org for more information or to sign up. 

St. Louis Tours 

On Friday, Oct. 16 members can travel to St. Louis to tour Fleishman Hillard, Osborn Barr and Sports Commission. Members can sign up after Chapter. The cost is $10 for gas. 

NIU Social

On Saturday, Oct. 17 ISU’s Chapter of PRSSA will host a social with NIU’s and Oliviet Nazarene’s Chapter of PRSSA at Rader Family Farms at 11 a.m. The cost is $8 per person. 

Concession Stands 

We are looking for 12 to 15 volunteers for concession Stands on Saturday, Oct. 24. Volunteers need to be there at 9:30 a.m.

Member of the Month

Congratulations to Derek Lee on becoming Member of the Month. 

Chapter Gear

If you ordered a shirt please give your $15 to Tyler.

Workshop Next Week 

Pitching Part 2 will be on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Members will be able to practice their elevator pitches with professionals. Please dress business casual. 
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