Chapter Meeting Minutes 11/1/16

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
 
Thursday, Nov. 3 – Cravin’ Donuts volunteers needed
Thursday, Nov. 3 – National Conference reimbursement items due
Thursday, Nov. 3 – Halloween Movie and Trivia Night
Friday, Nov. 4 – Cravin’ Donuts volunteers needed
Sunday, Nov. 5 – FLY Social canceled
Sunday, Nov. 6 – FLY Bowling Social canceled
Tuesday, Nov. 8 – Cravin Donuts volunteers needed  
Friday, Nov. 11 – Olympic Gold News

ANNOUCEMENTS:
 
STUDY ABROAD: NETHERLANDS
 
The summer 2017 study abroad program will be taking place at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningon from May 24 through June 16. Classes will be taught by professors in English and will explore multicultural competence and communication, the legal financial, and political aspects of the Eurozone, and European cultures from the business perspective. The 4-week program also includes excursions to selected destinations in The Netherlands, including Amsterdam. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Dr. Smudde: psmudde@ilstu.edu
 
BATEMAN CASE COMPETTION:
 
The Bateman Case is PRSSA’s premiere national case study competition for public relations students. This is an opportunity for students to apply their education and experience as they work towards developing a campaign to change the culture of mental health in America. PRSSA is currently searching for a team of 4 to 5 dues-paying members. The team must register by Nov. 7. Please contact prssa@ilstu.edu if you are interested in joining the team!

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
FleishmanHillard is accepting applications for the 2016 Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship program Nov. 1 – March 1. Priority review will be given to those who apply before Feb. 1. Current fellows have had the opportunity to work on client projects, media relations, events, and new business pitches. Program includes: 6-12 month fellowship, competitive pay, challenging work experience in one of our U.S. offices, and senior level mentorship. If you are interested, please contact: DiversityFellowship@fleishman.com 
HALLOWEEN SOCIAL:
 
Thanks for coming!
 
UPCOMING FLY SOCIAL:
 
The upcoming FLY bowling social on Sunday, November 5 has been canceled. Please check the FLY Facebook page for updates and interactive polls. We value your input!

OLYMPIC GOLD NEWS:

The press officer and breaking news manager of the United States Olympic Committee, Craig Bohnert, will be speaking at 10 a.m. in Fell Hall 357 on Friday, Nov. 11. There will be a meet and greet immediately following in the Fell Hall fireplace lounge.
 
WE’RE CRAVIN’ VOLUNTEERS
 
Volunteers are needed to work the Cravin’ Donuts tables on: Thursday, Nov. 3 in Stevenson, Friday, Nov. 5 in Stevenson, and Tuesday, Nov. 8 in Schroeder. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Andrea: alcasal@ilstu.edu
 
NATIONAL CONFERENCE:
 
Attention National Conference attendees! To be reimbursed for hotel costs, you must turn in the following items to Dr. Smudde (Fell 449) by Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m.:
 

• Hotel receipt
• Registration receipt (paper located inside the white envelope you received at conference check it)
• National Conference program (if you do not have the program, it can be printed off the National Conference website)

 
If you have any questions, please contact Deja: dwhitt@ilstu.edu
 
WINDY CITY WIENERS FUNDRAISER:
 
Thanks for coming!
 
HALLOWEEN MOVIE AND TRIVIA NIGHT:
 
On Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. there will be FREE Halloween movies, trivia, and pumpkin painting in McCormick 184! If you have any questions, please contact Shelby Cruse: stcruse@ilstu.edu

MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 
Congratulations Allie Wojnicki for becoming Member of the Week!
 
Congratulations Elizabeth Lynch for becoming Member of the Month!
 
Congratulations Andrea Casali for receiving the PRSSA Ron Culp for Mentorship Scholarship!

Congratulations Sydney Velez for receiving the The Stephen D. Pisinki Memorial Scholarship & The Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award!

Congratualtions Manny Carrera on becoming McAlister’s newest employee!  

Keep up the good work everyone!
 
COMING UP:
At our next meeting Tuesday, Nov. 8 will we have speaker Brianne Garritano. Please dress business casual!

SOCIAL MEDIA:
 
Please follow the PRSSA social media accounts 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)
 
ADD US ON SNAPCHAT:
 
ISU PRSSA now has its own snapchat account! Keep up with our story to see what we are up to!
Username: RedbirdPR

QUESTIONS?
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! We are here to help! Email us at prssa@ilstu.edu