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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! 
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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!
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
THE SEMESTER AHEAD… 8/30: Festival ISU 9/4: New member night 9/6: Deadline for Chicago agency tour 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 and 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. 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. A sign-up sheet will be available at our next meeting. Deadline to sign up is Sept. 6. 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 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! PRSSA’s New Member Night is next Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. in Schroeder 138. All are welcome! There will be an activity and food from The Rock Restaurant!
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4/25: CI PRSA Dinner 5/1: Senior Send-off 5/5: Uptown Downtown Social COMMUNICATION TUTOR Need COM help? Alex Ewers is here to help! Alex has tutoring lab hours Tuesdays 11:30-3:15 and 5:00-6:15, Wednesdays 5:00-6:15, and Thursdays 11:30-2:00 and 5:00-6:15. Labs are by appointment only at least 1 hour in advance. Sign up at alexewers.setmore.com INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for and applying to internships to gain real-world experience. Internships are the best thing to help 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 Hauser Group is a small public relations firm in the greater St. Louis area looking to hire a paid summer intern. For more information, visit their website, and apply by emailing Abigail Rolland: Abigail@HauserGroupPR.com Allstate is looking to fill their full-time, paid summer internship at their headquarters in Northbrook Ill. The internship will focus on corporate communications across the region. Applicants must be returning to school in the fall, not graduating, to be eligible for the position. Visit their website to apply. CIT Trucks of Normal is looking for a marketing intern! The intern will work with different departments of the company to assess and address their individual marketing needs. This internship has a very high probability of leading to a full-time position! Find more information and apply here. Motion PR, the boutique firm we visited on our last agency tour, is looking for a summer intern! Submit your application here. Weber Shandwick, the other PR agency we visited, is also looking for summer interns. Weber is one of the biggest PR agencies in the world and mainly focuses on business-to-business PR. Applicants must be graduating seniors. Apply here. The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development is looking for an intern for the 2018-19 school year. The position is right on campus, counts for elective credit and has a commitment of about 10 hours per week. Learn more here. All Community Events is an organization responsible for planning and executing several half marathons and 5-10k’s in the Chicagoland area. They are looking for a paid summer intern! Click here to learn more. *If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS These are some examples of individual scholarships for PRSSA dues-paying members. Pay attention to the deadlines and requirements listed online. There are currently 16 individual scholarships available and will be awarded at the 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX next fall. All applications are due April 30. Axia Public Relations Scholarship Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award Neumeier Family Leadership Award Chester Burger Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentorship Lawrence G. Foster Award John D. Graham Scholarship Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarships PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship Gary Yoshimura Scholarship PRSA WEBINARS As a dues-paying member, you have access to all PRSA and PRSSA webinars. You can register online for the following upcoming webinars:
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Congratulations to Danny Gee on his internship with Zeno Group! Congratulations to Gena Rivera on her internship with Stepan Group! Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu UPTOWN DOWNTOWN SOCIAL Our annual Uptown Downtown Social will take place Saturday, May 5. All COM majors are welcome, so be sure to join the Facebook event and invite your friends! More information about route, timing, and ordering hats is available on Facebook. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018 National Conference is jampacked with networking opportunities including Career Tours. The tours are your chance to interact with various agencies and corporations to explore the public relations/communications facets of their work and learn more about their operations. This year will include tours at the following agencies: · Bread & Butter · Buie & Co. · Cohn & Wolfe · Cultivate PR · Elizabeth Christian Public Relations · FleishmanHillard · Kickstand Communications Registration for PRSSA’s 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX is now open through mid-September and tour sign-ups are on a first-come first-serve basis during registration! For more information about the conference, visit the official website. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE GRANT Speaking of National Conference, check out the National Conference Grant application for the chance to have your conference fee waived. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu SENIOR SEND-OFF PREPARATIONS Attention graduating seniors: please submit a baby picture to Alex for our senior send-off at our final meeting next week on Tuesday, May 1. This is also when you will receive your cord. Anyone else who has pictures from the past year’s events is also welcome and encouraged to submit them for our end-of-year video. Questions? Ask Alex: aehioba@ilstu.edu SOCIAL MEDIA: Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ILSTUPRSSA/) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients which include The Rock Restaurant, School of Communication and The Bloomington Edge. 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. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, May 5 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138 for our final meeting of the year and Senior Send-Off! THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
4/16-4/20: COM Week 4/17: Guest Speaker: Branding 4/20: Fundraiser at The Rock Restaurant 4/20 & 4/21: Gamma Phi Concessions 4/24: Chapter 4/25: CI PRSA Dinner 5/1: Senior Send-off 5/5: Uptown Downtown Social COM WEEK COM Week is next week, April 16-20. This event will feature several guest speakers, panels, and networking events across campus that you are encouraged to participate in. Find more information and check out the schedule here. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu COMMUNICATION TUTOR Need COM help? Alex Ewers is here to help! Alex has tutoring lab hours Tuesdays 11:30-3:15 and 5:00-6:15, Wednesdays 5:00-6:15, and Thursdays 11:30-2:00 and 5:00-6:15. Labs are by appointment only at least 1 hour in advance. Sign up at alexewers.setmore.com INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for and applying to internships to gain real-world experience. Internships are the best thing to help 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 Hauser Group is a small public relations firm in the greater St. Louis area looking to hire a paid summer intern. For more information, visit their website, and apply by emailing Abigail Rolland: Abigail@HauserGroupPR.com Allstate is looking to fill their full-time, paid summer internship at their headquarters in Northbrook Ill. The internship will focus on corporate communications across the region. Applicants must be returning to school in the fall, not graduating, to be eligible for the position. Visit their website to apply. CIT Trucks of Normal is looking for a marketing intern! The intern will work with different departments of the company to assess and address their individual marketing needs. This internship has a very high probability of leading to a full-time position! Find more information and apply here. Motion PR, the boutique firm we visited on our last agency tour, is looking for a summer intern! Submit your application here. Weber Shandwick, the other PR agency we visited, is also looking for summer interns. Weber is one of the biggest PR agencies in the world and mainly focuses on business-to-business PR. Applicants must be graduating seniors. Apply here. The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development is looking for an intern for the 2018-19 school year. The position is right on campus, counts for elective credit and has a commitment of about 10 hours per week. Learn more here. All Community Events is an organization responsible for planning and executing several half marathons and 5-10k’s in the Chicagoland area. They are looking for a paid summer intern! Click here to learn more. *If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS These are some examples of individual scholarships for PRSSA dues-paying members. Pay attention to the deadlines and requirements listed online. There are currently 16 individual scholarships available and will be awarded at the 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX next fall. All applications are due April 30. Axia Public Relations Scholarship Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award Neumeier Family Leadership Award Chester Burger Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentorship Lawrence G. Foster Award John D. Graham Scholarship Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarships PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship Gary Yoshimura Scholarship GAMMA PHI CIRCUS VOLUNTEERS We will be volunteering with the Gamma Phi Circus concessions stands during the performances on April 20 and 21. This is a great opportunity to help us fundraise for the Chapter, plus you’ll get to see the show! Members interested in attending National Conference are strongly encouraged to attend, as some of the funds raised will go toward reimbursements. Sign up on the Google Sheet if you are interested in helping out! Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu PRSA WEBINARS As a dues-paying member, you have access to all PRSA and PRSSA webinars. You can register online for the following upcoming webinars:
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu ROCK RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER PRSSA will be hosting a fundraiser on Friday, April 20 from 1-8 p.m. at our partner the Rock Restaurant! PRSSA will receive a percentage of the profits every time the chapter is mentioned while ordering. Join the event on Facebook and share with family and friends! Questions? Ask Bobby: rjleahy@ilstu.edu UPTOWN DOWNTOWN SOCIAL Our annual Uptown Downtown Social will take place Saturday, May 5. All COM majors are welcome, so be sure to join the Facebook event and invite your friends! More information about route, timing, and ordering hats will be available in the next week. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY APO will be hosting a networking event for students from various campus organizations on Thursday, April 19 at 6 p.m. in SCH 211. This free event will feature workshops on interviewing and developing a LinkedIn profile as well as free pizza! Hope to see you there! Questions? Ask Gena Rivera: geriver@ilstu.edu PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018 National Conference is jampacked with networking opportunities including Career Tours. The tours are your chance to interact with various agencies and corporations to explore the public relations/communications facets of their work and learn more about their operations. This year will include tours at the following agencies: · Bread & Butter · Buie & Co. · Cohn & Wolfe · Cultivate PR · Elizabeth Christian Public Relations · FleishmanHillard · Kickstand Communications Registration for PRSSA’s 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX is now open through mid-September and tour sign-ups are on a first-come first-serve basis during registration! For more information about the conference, visit the official website. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE GRANT Speaking of National Conference, check out the National Conference Grant application for the chance to have your conference fee waived. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu CENTRAL ILLINOIS PRSA The Central Illinois chapter of PRSA (our parent organization) will have a dinner meeting Wednesday, April 25 in Bloomington-Normal at the Alumni Center. This month’s event will feature America’s Crisis Guru, Jim Lukaszewski. The meeting costs $25 for students and includes a full meal. You must sign up ahead of time, however you will pay at the door via cash or check (Note: if you sign up but do not attend the event, you will still be responsible for paying the $25 as this fee goes toward the meals prepared for the event). Interested? Sign up here. Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu SENIOR SEND-OFF PREPARATIONS Attention graduating seniors: please submit a baby picture to Alex for our senior send-off at our final meeting on Tuesday, May 1. This is also when you will receive your cord. Anyone else who has pictures from the past year’s events is also welcome and encouraged to submit them for our end-of-year video. Questions? Ask Alex: aehioba@ilstu.edu SOCIAL MEDIA: Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ILSTUPRSSA/) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients which include The Rock Restaurant, School of Communication and The Bloomington Edge. 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. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, April 24 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
4/13: Bowling Social 4/13: Deadline PRSSA management positions at 11:59 p.m. 4/16-4/20: COM Week 4/17: Guest Speaker: Branding 4/20: Fundraiser at The Rock Restaurant 4/20 & 4/21: Gamma Phi Concessions 4/24: Chapter 4/25: CI PRSA Dinner 5/1: Senior Send-off 5/5: Uptown Downtown Social AGENCY TOUR Thank you to everyone who joined us on our final agency tour of the semester at Walker Sands and Zapwater Communications. We look forward to seeing you on future agency tours next semester! COM WEEK COM Week is next week, April 16-20. This event will feature several guest speakers, panels, and networking events across campus that you are encouraged to participate in. Find more information and check out the schedule here. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu COMMUNICATION TUTOR Need COM help? Alex Ewers is here to help! Alex has tutoring lab hours Tuesdays 11:30-3:15 and 5:00-6:15, Wednesdays 5:00-6:15, and Thursdays 11:30-2:00 and 5:00-6:15. Labs are by appointment only at least 1 hour in advance. Sign up at alexewers.setmore.com PRSSA OPEN MEETINGS Attention COM 111 students! Tori will be holding open PRSSA meetings on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 on the 6th floor of Milner Library in the northwest corner. These meetings will not have an agenda, but they are your chance to ask questions and catch up on what is going on in PRSSA this semester aside from the Meeting Minutes. Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching for and applying to internships to gain real-world experience. Internships are the best thing to help 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 Hauser Group is a small public relations firm in the greater St. Louis area looking to hire a paid summer intern. For more information, visit their website, and apply by emailing Abigail Rolland: Abigail@HauserGroupPR.com Allstate is looking to fill their full-time, paid summer internship at their headquarters in Northbrook Ill. The internship will focus on corporate communications across the region. Applicants must be returning to school in the fall, not graduating, to be eligible for the position. Visit their website to apply. CIT Trucks of Normal is looking for a marketing intern! The intern will work with different departments of the company to assess and address their individual marketing needs. This internship has a very high probability of leading to a full-time position! Find more information and apply here. Motion PR, the boutique firm we visited on our last agency tour, is looking for a summer intern! Submit your application here. Weber Shandwick, the other PR agency we visited, is also looking for summer interns. Weber is one of the biggest PR agencies in the world and mainly focuses on business-to-business PR. Applicants must be graduating seniors. Apply here. The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development is looking for an intern for the 2018-19 school year. The position is right on campus, counts for elective credit and has a commitment of about 10 hours per week. Learn more here. All Community Events is an organization responsible for planning and executing several half marathons and 5-10k’s in the Chicagoland area. They are looking for a paid summer intern! Click here to learn more. *If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS These are some examples of individual scholarships for PRSSA dues-paying members. Pay attention to the deadlines and requirements listed online. There are currently 16 individual scholarships available and will be awarded at the 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX next fall. All applications are due April 30. Axia Public Relations Scholarship Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award Neumeier Family Leadership Award Chester Burger Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentorship Lawrence G. Foster Award John D. Graham Scholarship Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarships PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship Gary Yoshimura Scholarship GAMMA PHI CIRCUS VOLUNTEERS We will be volunteering with the Gamma Phi Circus concessions stands during the performances on April 20 and 21. This is a great opportunity to help us fundraise for the Chapter, plus you’ll get to see the show! Members interested in attending National Conference are strongly encouraged to attend, as some of the funds raised will go toward reimbursements. Sign up on the Google Sheet if you are interested in helping out! Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu PRSA WEBINARS As a dues-paying member, you have access to all PRSA and PRSSA webinars. You can register online for the following upcoming webinars:
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Congratulations to Jessica Konstantelos on her summer internship with high school District 214 Foundation! Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD Congratulations to Elizabeth Lynch on being selected for the PRSSA Outstanding Senior Award. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our Chapter and wish you the best as you move into the professional world! ROCK RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER PRSSA will be hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, April 20 from 1-8 p.m. at our partner the Rock Restaurant! PRSSA will receive a percentage of the profits every time the chapter is mentioned while ordering. Join the event on Facebook and share with family and friends! Questions? Ask Bobby: rjleahy@ilstu.edu BOWLING SOCIAL We will be hosting a social at the Rock Restaurant and Bowling and Billiards Center on Friday, April 13. We will be meeting for dinner at the Rock then heading over to bowl and play pool after that. If you are interested in attending, please sign up here by Wednesday, April 11 at noon. All are welcome! Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu UPTOWN DOWNTOWN SOCIAL Our annual Uptown Downtown Social will take place Saturday, May 5. All COM majors are welcome, so be sure to join the Facebook event and invite your friends! More information about route, timing, and ordering hats will be available in the next week. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY APO will be hosting a networking event for students from various campus organizations on Thursday, April 19 at 6 p.m. in SCH 211. This free event will feature workshops on interviewing and developing a LinkedIn profile as well as free pizza! Hope to see you there! Questions? Ask Gena Rivera: geriver@ilstu.edu T-SHIRTS We still have t-shirts available! Turn in $17 cash to Alex to get yours! Questions? Contact Alex: aehioba@ilstu.edu PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018 Registration for PRSSA’s 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX is now open through mid-September! The conference will take place Oct. 5-9. National Conference is an amazing opportunity to go on career tours, participate in workshops and leadership development, listen to guest speakers, network, and learn about a new city! For more information about the conference, visit the official website. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE GRANT Speaking of National Conference, check out the National Conference Grant application for the chance to have your conference fee waived. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu CENTRAL ILLINOIS PRSA The Central Illinois chapter of PRSA (our parent organization) will have a dinner meeting Wednesday, April 25 in Bloomington-Normal at the Alumni Center. This month’s event will feature America’s Crisis Guru, Jim Lukaszewski. The meeting costs $25 for students and includes a full meal. You must sign up ahead of time, however you will pay at the door via cash or check (Note: if you sign up but do not attend the event, you will still be responsible for paying the $25 as this fee goes toward the meals prepared for the event). Interested? Sign up here. Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu MAY GRADUATES PRSSA has helped you enhance your education and broaden your network. The only thing left to do is launch your career. If you're graduating this spring, be prepared to take the next step after you walk across the stage—transitioning to PRSA as an Associate Member. Associate Member dues are just $60, a savings of more than $200, per year. Plus, when you become an Associate Member, you can join the New Professional Section for at no cost to you using code AM18. MANAGEMENT POSITIONS 2018-19 Applications for committee management positions for the 2018-19 school year are now open. Please submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and desired position to prssa@ilstu.edu no later than Friday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m. The following positions are currently open:
Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu SENIOR SEND-OFF PREPARATIONS Attention graduating seniors: please submit a baby picture to Alex for our senior send-off at our final meeting on Tuesday, May 1. Anyone else who has pictures from the past year’s events is also welcome and encouraged to submit them for our end-of-year video. Questions? Ask Alex: aehioba@ilstu.edu SOCIAL MEDIA: Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ILSTUPRSSA/) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients which include The Rock Restaurant, School of Communication and The Bloomington Edge. 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. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, April 17 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138 for guest speaker Christy Germanis! She will be hosting a presentation on branding, so please do your research and come prepared with questions. Please also dress business casual for this event. THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
4/5: #BetsyPlankDay 4/5: Diversity Employer Expo 4/6: Agency Tour 4/10: Chapter 4/13: Bowling Social 4/13: Deadline PRSSA management positions at 11:59 p.m. 4/16-4/20: COM Week 4/17: Guest Speaker: Branding COMMUNICATION TUTOR Need COM help? Alex Ewers is here to help! Alex has tutoring lab hours Tuesdays 11:30-3:15 and 5:00-6:15, Wednesdays 5:00-6:15, and Thursdays 11:30-2:00 and 5:00-6:15. Labs are by appointment only at least 1 hour in advance. Sign up at alexewers.setmore.com PRSSA OPEN MEETINGS Attention COM 111 students! Tori will be holding open PRSSA meetings on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 on the 6th floor of Milner Library in the northwest corner. These meetings will not have an agenda, but they are your chance to ask questions and catch up on what is going on in PRSSA this semester aside from the Meeting Minutes. Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching 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 Hauser Group is a small public relations firm in the greater St. Louis area looking to hire a paid summer intern. For more information, visit their website, and apply by emailing Abigail Rolland: Abigail@HauserGroupPR.com Allstate is looking to fill their full-time, paid summer internship at their headquarters in Northbrook Ill. The internship will focus on corporate communications across the region. Applicants must be returning to school in the fall, not graduating, to be eligible for the position. Visit their website to apply. CIT Trucks of Normal is looking for a marketing intern! The intern will work with different departments of the company to assess and address their individual marketing needs. This internship has a very high probability of leading to a full-time position! Find more information and apply here. Motion PR, the boutique firm we visited on our last agency tour, is looking for a summer intern! Submit your application here. Weber Shandwick, the other PR agency we visited, is also looking for summer interns. Weber is one of the biggest PR agencies in the world and mainly focuses on business-to-business PR. Applicants must be graduating seniors. Apply here. The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development is looking for an intern for the 2018-19 school year. The position is right on campus, counts for elective credit and has a commitment of about 10 hours per week. Learn more here. All Community Events is an organization responsible for planning and executing several half marathons and 5-10k’s in the Chicagoland area. They are looking for a paid summer intern! Click here to learn more. *If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS These are some examples of individual scholarships for PRSSA dues-paying members. Pay attention to the deadlines and requirements listed online. There are currently 16 individual scholarships available and will be awarded at the 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX next fall. All applications are due April 30. Axia Public Relations Scholarship Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award Neumeier Family Leadership Award Chester Burger Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentorship Lawrence G. Foster Award John D. Graham Scholarship Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarships PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship Gary Yoshimura Scholarship AGENCY TOUR Our next agency tour is this Friday, April 6. We will be visiting Walker Sands and Zapwater in Chicago. Watch your email as the itinerary will be sent out today. Questions? Ask Sydney: svelez@ilstu.edu GAMMA PHI CIRCUS VOLUNTEERS We will be volunteering with the Gamma Phi Circus concessions stands during the performances on April 20 and 21. This is a great opportunity to help us fundraise for the Chapter, plus you’ll get to see the show! Members interested in attending National Conference are strongly encouraged to attend, as some of the funds raised will go toward reimbursements. Sign up on the Google Sheet if you are interested in helping out! Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu PRSA WEBINARS As a dues-paying member, you have access to all PRSA and PRSSA webinars. You can register online for the following upcoming webinars:
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Congratulations to Jessica Konstantelos on her summer internship with high school District 214 Foundation! Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD Congratulations to Elizabeth Lynch on being selected for the PRSSA Outstanding Senior Award. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our Chapter and wish you the best as you move into the professional world! BOWLING SOCIAL We will be hosting a social at the Rock Restaurant and Bowling and Billiards Center on Friday, April 13. We will be meeting for dinner at the Rock then heading over to bowl and play pool after that. If you are interested in attending, please sign up here. All are welcome! Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu T-SHIRTS We still have t-shirts available! Turn in $17 cash to Alex to get yours! Questions? Contact Alex: aehioba@ilstu.edu MEETING TIME POLL Based on the suggestions in last week’s poll, we will be keeping our same meeting time (Tuesdays at 8 p.m.) next year. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018 Registration for PRSSA’s 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX is now open through mid-September! The conference will take place Oct. 5-9. National Conference is an amazing opportunity to go on career tours, participate in workshops and leadership development, listen to guest speakers, network, and learn about a new city! For more information about the conference, visit the official website. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE GRANT Speaking of National Conference, check out the National Conference Grant application for the chance to have your conference fee waived. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu CENTRAL ILLINOIS PRSA The Central Illinois chapter of PRSA (our parent organization) will have dinner meetings on Thursday, March 22 in Peoria and Wednesday, April 25 in Bloomington-Normal. These meetings are $25 for students and include a meal and guest speakers. Watch you email for a sign-up link! Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu NATIONAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AVAILABLE Publications Editor-in-Chief: This individual is responsible for creating FORUM and managing the society’s blog, Progressions. He or she will also attend three National Conference during their term. Click here to learn more. Regional Ambassadors: These individuals are responsible for serving as liaisons between Chapter presidents and the National Committee, including making phone calls to update presidents in your assigned region. Benefits include discounted National Conference registration and recognition at National Conference. Click here for more information. DIVERSITY EMPLOYER EXPO This event will feature an alumni panel, career expo, dinner and opportunities for networking. It takes place this Thursday, April 5 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Hancock Stadium. Registration is required as seating is limited. Reserve your spot here. PRSSA NATIONAL UPDATES National Gold Key Award The highest honor a PRSSA member can receive, this award recognizes students who display outstanding academic excellence in public relations and leadership qualities within their PRSSA Chapter. National President’s Citation If you possess leadership and professional skills, have a strong understanding of PRSSA and are an active PRSSA member on the Chapter and national level, consider applying for the National President’s Citation. Membership Spotlight The Member Spotlight recognizes all members who go above and beyond the call of duty not only within their Chapters, but also in their community. Go to the website for a full list of scholarships and awards available. Your PRSSA member experience is what you make of it so take advantage of everything you have available, your future self will thank you. If you have any questions reach out to Vice President of Member Services, Allyson Berry. MAY GRADUATES PRSSA has helped you enhance your education and broaden your network. The only thing left to do is launch your career. If you're graduating this spring, be prepared to take the next step after you walk across the stage—transitioning to PRSA as an Associate Member. Associate Member dues are just $60, a savings of more than $200, per year. Plus, when you become an Associate Member, you can join the New Professional Section for at no cost to you using code AM18. EXECUTIVE BOARD 2018-19 Congratulations to the newly selected 2018-19 executive board: President: Katie Helander Vice President: Anna Souhrada Secretary: Denise Cartina Director of Digital Media: Megan Pellock Director of PRi: Maddie Rose Director of Community Involvement: Sydney Kendle Treasurer: Leo Portillo MANAGEMENT POSITIONS 2018-19 Applications for committee management positions for the 2018-19 school year are now open. Please submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and desired position to prssa@ilstu.edu no later than Friday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m. The following positions are currently open:
Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu SOCIAL MEDIA: Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ILSTUPRSSA/) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients which include The Rock Restaurant, School of Communication and The Bloomington Edge. 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. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, April 10 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
4/3: #BetsyPlankDay Service Project 4/3: Committee Leadership Positions Open 4/5: #BetsyPlankDay 4/6: Agency Tour 4/13: Bowling Social 4/10: Workshop 4/17: Guest speaker (Branding) and special guests COMMUNICATION TUTOR Need COM help? Alex Ewers is here to help! Alex has tutoring lab hours Tuesdays 11:30-3:15 and 5:00-6:15, Wednesdays 5:00-6:15, and Thursdays 11:30-2:00 and 5:00-6:15. Labs are by appointment only at least 1 hour in advance. Sign up at alexewers.setmore.com PRSSA OPEN MEETINGS Attention COM 111 students! Tori will be holding open PRSSA meetings on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 on the 6th floor of Milner Library in the northwest corner. These meetings will not have an agenda, but they are your chance to ask questions and catch up on what is going on in PRSSA this semester aside from the Meeting Minutes. Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu INTERNSHIPS It’s that time of year to start searching 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. Interested in joining the School of Communication Promotions and Development Team (SOCPD)? Apply at casit.illinoisstate.edu/sites/comweek/apply/ Hybrent, Inc. is a Bloomington start-up company looking for a part-time, paid spring intern! They will be at the Spring Internship Fair on Thursday, and the position is on Hire-A-Redbird. Bradford Woods, a summer camp for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities, is looking to fill the positions of Media Specialist and Photographer for Summer 2018. For more information visit their website, or email lrelder@indiana.edu Mueller, Reece and Hinche law office is looking for an intern with the potential for extended employment after the semester ends. Duties will include office reception and direct client interaction, as well as communicating with other law offices and attorneys; assisting the attorneys and other staff with preparing legal correspondence, wills and trusts, contract documents and pleadings, and court filings. The attorneys will also periodically invite the intern to accompany them to court to observe hearings and meet judges and courthouse personnel, and to observe real estate closings, will signings, and client consultations, as schedules permit and as appropriate with client consent under the principles of the attorney / client privilege. Applicants may contact Whitney Leifheit at (309) 827-4055 or wleifheit@mrh-law.com . The Hauser Group is a small public relations firm in the greater St. Louis area looking to hire a paid summer intern. For more information, visit their website, and apply by emailing Abigail Rolland: Abigail@HauserGroupPR.com Allstate is looking to fill their full-time, paid summer internship at their headquarters in Northbrook Ill. The internship will focus on corporate communications across the region. Applicants must be returning to school in the fall, not graduating, to be eligible for the position. Visit their website to apply. CIT Trucks of Normal is looking for a marketing intern! The intern will work with different departments of the company to assess and address their individual marketing needs. This internship has a very high probability of leading to a full-time position! Find more information and apply here. Motion PR, the boutique firm we visited on our last agency tour, is looking for a summer intern! Submit your application here. Weber Shandwick, the other PR agency we visited, is also looking for summer interns. Weber is one of the biggest PR agencies in the world and mainly focuses on business-to-business PR. Applicants must be graduating seniors. Apply here. The Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development is looking for an intern for the 2018-19 school year. The position is right on campus, counts for elective credit and has a commitment of about 10 hours per week. Learn more here. *If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS These are some examples of individual scholarships for PRSSA dues-paying members. Pay attention to the deadlines and requirements listed online. There are currently 16 individual scholarships available and will be awarded at the 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX next fall. All applications are due April 30. Axia Public Relations Scholarship Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award Neumeier Family Leadership Award Chester Burger Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations Ron Culp Scholarship for Mentorship Lawrence G. Foster Award John D. Graham Scholarship Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarships PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship Gary Yoshimura Scholarship AGENCY TOUR Our next agency tour is this Friday, April 6. We will be visiting Walker Sands and Zapwater in Chicago. Watch your email as the sign-up sheet will be sent out today at noon. Remember, you must be a dues-paying member to attend agency tours. Questions? Ask Sydney: svelez@ilstu.edu GAMMA PHI CIRCUS VOLUNTEERS We will be volunteering with the Gamma Phi Circus concessions stands during the performances on April 20 and 21. This is a great opportunity to help us fundraise for the Chapter, plus you’ll get to see the show! Members interested in attending National Conference are strongly encouraged to attend, as some of the funds raised will go toward reimbursements. Sign up on the Google Sheet if you are interested in helping out! Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Congratulations to Raye Ward on creating an internship with Student Accounts! Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, job, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu BOWLING SOCIAL We will be hosting a social at the Rock Restaurant and Bowling and Billiards Center on Friday, April 13. We will be meeting for dinner at the Rock then heading over to bowl and play pool after that. If you are interested in attending, please sign up here. All are welcome! Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu T-SHIRTS We still have t-shirts available! Turn in $17 cash to Alex to get yours! Questions? Contact Alex: aehioba@ilstu.edu MEETING TIME POLL Due to COM 111’s permanent change to a night class format, we are considering changing the meeting time of PRSSA chapter meetings. Please fill out the following form with your availability/preferences. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018 Registration for PRSSA’s 2018 National Conference in Austin, TX is now open through mid-September! The conference will take place Oct. 5-9. National Conference is an amazing opportunity to go on career tours, participate in workshops and leadership development, listen to guest speakers, network, and learn about a new city! For more information about the conference, visit the official website. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE GRANT Speaking of National Conference, check out the National Conference Grant application for the chance to have your conference fee waived. Questions? Ask Katie: krhelan@ilstu.edu CENTRAL ILLINOIS PRSA The Central Illinois chapter of PRSA (our parent organization) will have dinner meetings on Thursday, March 22 in Peoria and Wednesday, April 25 in Bloomington-Normal. These meetings are $25 for students and include a meal and guest speakers. Watch you email for a sign-up link! Questions? Ask Tori: vgjacks@ilstu.edu NATIONAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AVAILABLE Publications Editor-in-Chief: This individual is responsible for creating FORUM and managing the society’s blog, Progressions. He or she will also attend three National Conference during their term. Click here to learn more. Regional Ambassadors: These individuals are responsible for serving as liaisons between Chapter presidents and the National Committee, including making phone calls to update presidents in your assigned region. Benefits include discounted National Conference registration and recognition at National Conference. Click here for more information. PRSSA NATIONAL UPDATES National Gold Key Award The highest honor a PRSSA member can receive, this award recognizes students who display outstanding academic excellence in public relations and leadership qualities within their PRSSA Chapter. National President’s Citation If you possess leadership and professional skills, have a strong understanding of PRSSA and are an active PRSSA member on the Chapter and national level, consider applying for the National President’s Citation. Membership Spotlight The Member Spotlight recognizes all members who go above and beyond the call of duty not only within their Chapters, but also in their community. Go to the website for a full list of scholarships and awards available. Your PRSSA member experience is what you make of it so take advantage of everything you have available, your future self will thank you. If you have any questions reach out to Vice President of Member Services, Allyson Berry. MAY GRADUATES PRSSA has helped you enhance your education and broaden your network. The only thing left to do is launch your career. If you're graduating this spring, be prepared to take the next step after you walk across the stage—transitioning to PRSA as an Associate Member. Associate Member dues are just $60, a savings of more than $200, per year. Plus, when you become an Associate Member, you can join the New Professional Section for at no cost to you using code AM18. EXECUTIVE BOARD APPLICATIONS Executive Board applications are now closed and interviews are underway. We will announce the 2018-19 Executive Board at next week’s meeting. SOCIAL MEDIA: Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts to stay up to date on news and upcoming events! Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ILSTUPRSSA/) Follow us on Twitter (@ilstuprssa) Follow us on Instagram (ilstuprssa) Follow us on LinkedIn (ISUPRSSA) Use our chapter hashtag: #RedbirdPR COMMITTEES PRogressive image (PRi): Student-run public relations firm that provides students with pre-professional experience by working with real world clients which include The Rock Restaurant, School of Communication and The Bloomington Edge. 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. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, April 3 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138 for our group service project! We will be creating dog toys from old t-shirts. Please bring any old shirts you would like to donate. Furry friends are welcome (and encouraged)! |
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