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Chapter Meeting Minutes


August 29th, 2017

8/30/2017

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2017-18 EXECUTIVE BOARD CONTACTS:
Victoria Jackson, President:
            Email: tgjacks@ilstu.edu
            Phone: (847) 610-0709
            Instagram: teegejack
Sydney Velez, Vice President:
            Email: svelez@ilstu.edu
            Phone: (618) 513-4674
            Instagram: velezsydney
Alex Ehioba, Director of Digital Media
            Email: aehioba@ilstu.edu
            Phone: (630) 234-6199
            Instagram: alex.ehioba
Bobby Leahy, PRi Director and Treasurer:
            Email: rjleahy@ilstu.edu
            Phone: (630) 918-1529
            Twitter: bleahy55
Katie Helander, Secretary:
            Email: krhelan@ilstu.edu
            Phone: (815) 354-3120
            Instagram: katherine_helander
Audie Lauf, Immediate Past President:
            Email: ajlauf@ilstu.edu
            Instagram: audielauf27
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
  • Thursday, Aug. 31 - Festival ISU
  • Friday, Sept. 1 - Leadership opportunity applications deadline
  • Thursday, Sept. 7 - PRSA Central Illinois Chapter meeting
  • Friday, Sept. 8 – National Conference registration deadline
  • Friday, Sept. 15 - Downtown Chicago agency tour
  • Tuesday, Sept. 19 - Fall internship fair
  • Saturday, Sept. 23 - Social
  • Saturday, Sept. 30 - Football game concessions
  • Tuesday, Oct. 3 - Fall career fair
  • Friday, Oct. 6 to Tuesday, Oct. 10 - National Conference
  • Tuesday, Oct. 17 - Deadline for PRSSA membership dues
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
The YWCA of Mclean County is accepting applications for several internship positions including Marketing and Public Relations, Social Media, Videography, and Event Planning.  Descriptions of each position are below.
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*If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu
 
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Applications are open until Friday, Sept. 1.  Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume along with their top three positions in one .pdf file to prssa@ilstu.edu.
 
PRogressive Image Positions:
  • Tony’s Tacos Account Executive
  • School of Communication Account Executive
  • TV10 Account Executive
Development Committee Positions:
  • Social Chair
  • Fundraising Chair
Relations Committee Positions:
  • Newsletter Chair
  • Blog Chair
  • Alumni Chair
  • Graphic Design Chair
 
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Member dues are $80 for the calendar year.  The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 17. Member benefits include the opportunity to attend national and regional conferences, agency tours, leadership positions, access to the PRSA internship center, scholarships, networking opportunities, and more.  Please turn money in (cash or check) to Bobby Leahy.
 
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
National Conference is taking place in Boston Friday Oct. 6 through Tuesday, Oct. 10.  Registration is $310 for dues paying members. Attendees must register by Friday, Sept. 8. 
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.
 
Questions? Contact Tori Jackson (tgjacks@ilstu.edu)
 
AGENCY TOUR
PRSSA’s first tour of the semester will be in downtown Chicago on Friday, Sept. 15.  We will be visiting the #1 and #5 top PR agencies in the world! 
 
Questions? Contact Sydney Velez svelez@ilstu.edu
 
PRSA DINNER
Hear from important PR professionals from Caterpillar and ADM on Sept. 7 in Champaign at 6 p.m.  Must be a dues paying member to attend, and the cost is $25 cash at the door.  Register here.
 
FESTIVAL ISU
The PRSSA table needs volunteers on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Interested? Contact Alex Ehioba: aehioba@ilstu.edu
 
CONCESSIONS FUNDRAISER
PRSSA will be working two of ISU’s football concessions at Hancock Stadium.  Games are on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 21.  If you are going to National Conference, you must attend both events to qualify for reimbursement.
 
Questions? Ask Tori Jackson: tgjacks@ilstu.edu
 
NEW MEMBER NIGHT
PRSSA’s new member night is Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. in Schroeder 138.  All are welcome! This is an opportunity for new members to learn more about PRSSA, explore our committees and network with other members.  There will be pizza and a PR activity!
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc) so we can acknowledge your hard work!  Email to: Katie Helander krhelan@ilstu.edu
 
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
Submit to prssa@ilstu.edu for the chance to have your design be on our 2017-18 Chapter t-shirt.  The winner will receive a free t-shirt! Designs must include our Chapter logo, and are due by Sept. 12.
 

SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow us on social media to stay up to date on news and upcoming events!
  • Use our Chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR
  • Like us on Facebook (PRSSA-Illinois State University)
  • Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa)
  • Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa)
  • Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA)
 
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, contact us at prssa@ilstu.edu!
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