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November 18, 2020

12/10/2020

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Looking Ahead…
December 2: PRSSA Virtual Game Night

Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

PRSSA Game Night
On Wednesday, December 2 at 7 PM we will be having our first ever virtual game night! You have the chance to meet other members, win gift cards, and unwind before finals start! All are welcome, but please fill out the form below to indicate that you will be attending. 
https://forms.gle/SxNzaDXnUTqPn1XKA 

D.P. Dough Fundraiser
Tonight from 5-10 PM PRSSA is having a fundraiser through D.P. Dough! You can support our chapter by either ordering online, over the phone, or through their new sidewalk window!

Ketchum Summer Fellows Program
If you are graduating in May of 2021 or 2022, you have the opportunity to apply to Ketchum’s Summer Fellow Program! The application opens on January 1, 2021 and closes January 21, 2021. For more information, click on the link below!
https://www.ketchum.com/fellows-internships/  

Connect with the 2015 Executive Board
Lauren Vahldick: laurenvahldick@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-vahldick-71722788/ 

Frank Hopper: fhopper91@gmail.com 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklhopper/ 

Ali Preston: ali.seys@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alipreston/ 

Bridget Anders: bridgetanders12@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetanders/ 

Cassidy Obis: cassidyelizabethpr@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidyobis/ 

Lily Sherer: sherer.lily@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilysherer/ 


SOCIAL MEDIA
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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
Groupme  https://groupme.com/join_group/61398498/JVdjKWSe 
Redbird Life: 
https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/prssailstu
Venmo: 
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2830251310710784924 


Thank you all for coming out tonight to the meeting tonight! Be sure to come to next Wednesday's meeting on December 2 where we will be hosting our first ever virtual game night :) ​
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November 11, 2o20

12/10/2020

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November 4, 2020

12/10/2020

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Looking Ahead…
November 11: Becky Hayes: School of Communication
November 18: Allison Preston & 2015 Executive Board

Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

Public Relations Graduate Internship at Golin
For students graduating in December, this fully remote internship running from January to June will be a great opportunity to gain the skill sets of working for an Agency! More information on the internship and how to apply is linked below. 
https://boards.greenhouse.io/golin/jobs/4922292002 


PRSA Jobcenter
This is a great source for anyone currently looking for a position in the PR industry! 
https://jobs.prsa.org/ 
 

Feedback Survey
https://forms.gle/mBTSyoNRLuSq2LP96 


Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member for the calendar year, you have up until November 11 to venmo $66.25 to @PRSSA-ISU, which you can find the link to under our social media information. Also be sure to join our membership list by going to Redbird Life which can also  be found under the social media links!

Connect with Mateo Aguirre
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/maguirrepr 
Weebly- https://mateoaguirre.weebly.com/ 


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
Groupme  https://groupme.com/join_group/61398498/JVdjKWSe 
Redbird Life: 
https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/prssailstu
Venmo: 
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2830251310710784924 

11/04 Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CtYAYPrO-mCQlbiF0HExAl4FDpl_VCVm6Zxjivs9pRU/edit?usp=sharing 


Thank you all for coming out tonight to the meeting tonight! Be sure to come to next Wednesday's meeting on November 11 where we will be having guest speaker, Becky Hayes from the School of Communication :) ​
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OCtober 28, 2020

12/10/2020

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Looking Ahead…
November 4: NBC: Matteo Aguirre  
November 11: Becky Hayes: School of Communication
November 18: Allison Preston & 2015 Executive Board

Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!


Feedback Survey from 10/28 Meeting
https://forms.gle/mBTSyoNRLuSq2LP96 

Links to Make Cards for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
  • https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/online-card-message-patients.html
  • https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/halloween-treats-online-card.html 

Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member for the calendar year, you have up until tonight, October 28th to venmo, the newly reduced price of $66.25 to @PRSSA-ISU, which you can find the link to under our social media information. Also be sure to join our membership list by going to Redbird Life which can also  be found under the social media links!



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
Groupme  https://groupme.com/join_group/61398498/JVdjKWSe 
Redbird Life: 
https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/prssailstu
Venmo: 
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2830251310710784924 




Thank you all for coming out tonight to the meeting tonight! Be sure to come to next Wednesday's meeting on November 4 where we will be having guest speaker, Matteo Aguirre with NBC :) 

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October 14, 2o2o

10/19/2020

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Looking Ahead…
October 21:Hornblower Cruises and Events: Benia Gurrola 
October 28: Service Project Meeting
November 4: NBC: Matteo Aguirre  
November 11: Becky Hayes: School of Communication


Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

Pumpkin Carving Social Sign-Up
If you would like to join us at our pumpkin carving social event on October 25th, sign your name on the google doc listed below! (You have to request editing access to the doc first!)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vTqb1MLvu8R7g2tZbG2vvip4YsojACPK1313Qs0W4VA/edit?usp=sharing 

Com Week 2020
Com Week will be running from October 19-23 and will allow you to learn from a variety of professionals while focusing on authenticity, networking, agency PR, and much more.
Link to Register: http://www.commsweek.com/register 

Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member for the calendar year, you have up until October 14 (Tonight!!!) to venmo, the newly reduced price of $66.25 to @PRSSA-ISU, which you can find the link to under our social media information. Also be sure to join our membership list by going to Redbird Life which can also  be found under the social media links!

Mentor/Mentee Survey
This year you have the opportunity to either mentor another member, or be the mentee to another member! This will allow you to make more connections and broaden your knowledge of the PR world and how PRSSA is operated! If you are interested in this opportunity, please take the quick survey below, so we can make the best fit!
https://forms.gle/V1tymMwmncdWhyp76 


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
Groupme  https://groupme.com/join_group/61398498/JVdjKWSe 
Redbird Life: 
https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/prssailstu
Venmo: 
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2830251310710784924 

Resume and Cover Letter Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IfqoD1lAvVPSUL8ZIrURU_guAfVFq1nDA0TTmrdWbDg/edit?usp=sharing 

Thank you all for coming out tonight to the meeting tonight! Be sure to come to next Wednesday's meeting on October 21 where we will be having guest speaker, Benia Gurrola with Hornblower Cruises Events :) ​
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September 30, 2020

10/5/2020

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Looking Ahead...
October 7: State Farm: Kristen Chimack
October 14: Crisis Communication: Becky Hayes (This is the last day to pay dues!)
October 21:Hornblower Cruises and Events: Benia Gurrola
October 28: Service Project Meeting


Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

Internship: Illinois Farm Bureau summer internship https://www.ilfb.org/careers/current-job-openings/


ICON 2020 International Conference
ICON will be running from October 26-29, and is a great chance to hear keynote speakers, PRSSA champions, learn about career development opportunities, network with other PR professionals, learn about diversity and inclusion breakout and many more! This event will only be available to dues paying members, and was originally $160 to attend, but this year we will be funding you! If you are interested in attending, email Sarah Lisewski at sdlisew@ilstu.edu!

Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member for the calendar year, you have up until October 14 to venmo, the newly reduced price of $66.25 to @PRSSA-ISU, which you can find the link to under our social media information. Also be sure to join our membership list by going to Redbird Life which can also be found under the social media links!

Mentor/Mentee Survey
This year you have the opportunity to either mentor another member, or be the mentee to another member! This will allow you to make more connections and broaden your knowledge of the PR world and how PRSSA is operated! If you are interested in this opportunity, please take the quick survey below, so we can make the best fit!
https://forms.gle/V1tymMwmncdWhyp76



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
Groupme https://groupme.com/join_group/61398498/JVdjKWSe
Redbird Life:
https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/prssailstu
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2830251310710784924

Connect with Sal Navarro
Email: snavarro@bn98.org
Instagram (navarrocontent)
LinkedIn (Sal Navarro)

Thank you all for coming out tonight to the meeting tonight! Be sure to come to next Wednesday's meeting on October 7, to hear guest speaker Kristen Chimack from State Farm :)

Best Regards,
Grace Huff
Secretary
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September 16, 2020

9/18/2020

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Looking Ahead...
September 23: Non-profit Panel: Christy Germanis, Megan Pedigo
September 30: Spark: Maddi Carr
October 7: State Farm: Kristen Chimack
October 14: Crisis Communication: Becky Hayes (This is the last day to pay dues!)

Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

ICON 2020 International Conference
ICON will be running from October 26-29, and is a great chance to hear keynote speakers, PRSSA champions, learn about career development opportunities, network with other PR professionals, learn about diversity and inclusion breakout and many more! This event will only be available to dues paying members, and was originally $160 to attend, but this year we will be funding you! If you are interested in attending, email Sarah Lisewski at sdlisew@ilstu.edu! 

Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member for the calendar year, you have up until October 14 to venmo, the newly reduced price of $66.25 to @PRSSA-ISU, which you can find the link to under our social media information. Also be sure to join our membership list by going to Redbird Life which can also  be found under the social media links!

Mentor/Mentee Survey
This year you have the opportunity to either mentor another member, or be the mentee to another member! This will allow you to make more connections and broaden your knowledge of the PR world and how PRSSA is operated! If you are interested in this opportunity, please take the quick survey below, so we can make the best fit!
https://forms.gle/V1tymMwmncdWhyp76 
​
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
Groupme ( https://groupme.com/join_group/61398498/JVdjKWSe )
Redbird Life: 
https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/prssailstu
Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2830251310710784924 

9/16 Meeting Presentation (LinkedIn Workshop):
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DTXdNEI3pjbwGaunGx5I3Yeln-K3NfR8m-T9ZOL7o9Y/edit?usp=sharing 

Thank you all for coming out tonight to the meeting tonight! Be sure to come to next Wednesday's meeting on September 23, where we will be having a Non-Profit Panel with guest speakers, Christy Germanis and Megan Pedigo:) 

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September 2, 2020

9/9/2020

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Looking Ahead...
September 9: NiteLife Promotions: Don Kronberg
September 16: LinkedIn Workshop
September 23: Non-profit Panel: Christy Germanis, Megan Pedigo
September 30: Spark: Maddi Carr

Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member, you have up until October 14 to venmo $80 to @PRSSA-ISU, also make sure to sign up to be a member through Redbird Life which can be found under the social media links!

Service Project
This semester we are going to be making cards online for children battling cancer at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. We will use their online card maker during one of our meetings and we will all  send these  cards so that they can have something to brighten their day during these crazy times when they are barely allowed visitors.

Mentor/Mentee Survey
This year you have the opportunity to either mentor another member, or be the mentee to another member! This will allow you to make more connections and broaden your knowledge of the PR world and how PRSSA is operated! If you are interested in this opportunity, please take the quick survey below, so we can make the best fit!
https://forms.gle/V1tymMwmncdWhyp76 


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
Groupme ( https://groupme.com/join_group/61398498/JVdjKWSe )
Redbird Life: 
https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/prssailstu
9/02 Meeting Presentation:
 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fj6hKbQsrZsfzk6HpNb82obT4lyx2J9rKhf5MiSfAhA/edit?usp=sharing 


Thank you all for coming out tonight to our second meeting of the semester! Be sure to come to the next Wednesday's meeting (September 9) to hear guest speaker, Don Kronberg, talk about working with NiteLife Promotions:)
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August 26, 2020

3/3/2020

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Looking Ahead...
September 2: Social Media Workshop
September 9: NiteLife Promotions: Don Kronberg
September 16: LinkedIn Workshop 

September 23: Non-Profit Panel: Charity 

Service Project 
This semester we are going to be making cards online for children battling cancer at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. We will use their online card maker during one of our meetings and we will all  send these  cards so that they can have something to brighten their day during these crazy times when they are barely allowed visitors.

Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member, you can venmo $80 to PRSSA-ISU, also make sure to sign up to be a member on Redbird Life!


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
08/26 Powerpoint: 
​https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nZe-j_jtqoP7Hx9MRtvvAXav8w5ikw0DTS3-4Wr_D_k/edit?usp=sharing


Thank you all for coming out tonight,  it was such a great turnout! We can’t wait to get back into the swing of things, even if the circumstances aren’t ideal. Be sure to come to the next meeting on September 2:)
​
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September 9, 2020

2/25/2020

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Looking Ahead...
September 16: LinkedIn Workshop
September 23: Non-profit Panel: Christy Germanis, Megan Pedigo
September 30: Spark: Maddi Carr
October 7: State Farm: Kristen Chimack

Fall Semester Meeting Updates
Due to covid-19, we unfortunately won’t be able to meet in person for this semester. That being said we will still meet every Wednesday at 7 pm over zoom and we will try to make the meetings feel as normal as possible with workshops and guest speakers!

Member Information
If you would like to be a dues paying member for the calendar year, you have up until October 14 to venmo, the newly reduced price of $66.25 to @PRSSA-ISU, which you can find the link to under our social media links. If you have already paid, you will be refunded for the difference! Also be sure to join our membership list by going to Redbird Life which can also  be found under the social media links!

PRSSA REIMAGINED Panel Event
Grand Valley State University is inviting our chapter to attend PRSSA REIMAGINED’s panel-style events this Fall 2020 semester. The first event will be Thursday, September 10th at 7 pm EST. The topic is “Relationship Building Between Journalists and PR Pros” featuring guest speakers Nina Smith (former National Traveling Press Secretary to Mayor Pete), Marvis Herring (Weekend Anchor and Reporter from Louisville) and Bryce Huffman (Reporter and Producer fro Bridge Magazine in Detroit). The deadline for registration is Wednesday, September 9th at 11:59 pm

Mentor/Mentee Survey
This year you have the opportunity to either mentor another member, or be the mentee to another member! This will allow you to make more connections and broaden your knowledge of the PR world and how PRSSA is operated! If you are interested in this opportunity, please take the quick survey below, so we can make the best fit!
https://forms.gle/V1tymMwmncdWhyp76 

Feedback for the Guest Speakers
If you have any insight on how our guest speaker went tonight, we would love to hear from you in the survey below!
https://forms.gle/BCpWQBKqsW4b16Fz5 


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
Groupme https://groupme.com/join_group/61398498/JVdjKWSe
Redbird Life: 
https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/organization/prssailstu
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2830251310710784924 
9/09 Meeting Presentation:
 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PcdcCMlK-0PgoxumR4JdVmaf2bYv6MNIbMs3mbY8IoU/edit?usp=sharing 


Thank you all for coming out tonight to the meeting tonight! Be sure to come to next Wednesday's meeting on September 16th where we will be having a LinkedIn workshop:) ​
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