Chapter Meeting Minutes 9/6/16

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Tuesday, Sept. 13 - Fly Program sign up
Friday, Sept. 16 – Deadline for National Conference registration
Saturday, Sept. 17 – Family Weekend: PRSSA table in Fell Hall
Saturday, Sept. 17 – Deadline for PRSSA leadership position applications
Saturday, Sept 17 –ISU football concessions
Tuesday, Sept. 20 – Deadline for agency tour sign up
Friday, Sept. 23 – State Farm and Caterpillar tour
Saturday, Oct. 15 – ISU football concessions
Tuesday, Oct. 18 - Deadline for PRSSA membership dues
Friday, Oct. 21 to Tuesday, Oct. 25 – National Conference

MEET THE 2016-2017 EXECUTIVE BOARD:
 
President: Audie Lauf
Email: ajlauf@ilstu.edu   Instagram: audielauf27   Snapchat: audielauf27   Twitter: audielauf27
 
Vice President: Tyler Krivich
Email: Tmkrivi@ilstu.edu  Instagram: TylerRMichael   Snapchat: Tiller95  Twitter: TylerMichael
 
National Liaison: Deja Whitt
Email: dwhitt@ilstu.edu   Instagram: Dejnoloaf1   Snapchat: whittxoxo   Twitter: Cleverandwhitty
 
Director of Digital Media: Manny Carrera
Email: Ecarrer@ilstu.edu   Instagram: Eicarrera   Snapchat: Eicarrera   Twitter: Eicarrera
 
PRi Director: Andrea Casali
Email: Alcasal@ilstu.edu   Instagram: drea_casali   Snapchat: dreaaalynn   Twitter: AndreaLCasali
 
Secretary: Katie Rio
Email: Krio@ilstu.edu   Instagram: KatieJeanRio   Snapchat: Kjrio   Twitter: Katiejrio
 
Treasurer: Chloe Kasper
Email: Ckasper@ilstu.edu   Instagram: imthechloe   Snapchat: captainclovah   Twitter: _imthechloe
 
Immediate Past President: Krista Bilow
Email: kmbilo@ilstu.edu    Instagram: kristabilow   Snapchat: kristabilow   Twitter: kristabilow
 
ANNOUCEMENTS:
 
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
 
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is seeking an intern for the fall semester in the marketing and public relations department. Interns must work a minimum of 6 to 9 hours a week.
Intern duties include: graphic design and social media account management.
 
For more information please contact Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Jonathan Strupek: jonathan@mcleancochamber.org
 
PRSSA SCHOLARSHIP:
 
The Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship is open to all junior and senior dues paying PRSSA members studying public relations, journalism, or a related field. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation, current resume, official academic transcript, and an essay of no more than two pages explaining their commitment to public relations. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 9.
 
SOC FAMILY WEEKEND
 
Come check out the PRSSA table in the Fell Hall lobby Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon.
 
FESTIVAL ISU:
 
Thank you for volunteering!
 
 ISU FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS FUNDRAISER:
 
PRSSA is working ISU’s football concessions at Hancock Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 15 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. If anyone is interested in volunteering please sign up at chapter or email prssa@ilstu.edu.
 
THE FLY PROGRAM
 
The Fly Program is PRSSA’s redesigned Mentor-Mentee Program. This is an opportunity for members to build relationships, access exclusive events, and earn MIPS. Please sign up at chapter on Tuesday, Sept. 13.  
 
AGENCY TOUR:
 
PRSSA is touring Caterpillar and State Farm on Friday, Sept. 23. If you have any questions please contact Deja Whitt: dwhitt@ilstu.edu
 
If you have a class conflict please contact Dr. Smudde: psmudde@ilstu.edu
 
NATIONAL CONFERENCE:
 
National Conference is taking place in Indianapolis Friday, Oct. 21 through Tuesday, Oct. 25. Registration is $310 for dues-paying members. Attendees must register by Friday, Sept. 16. If you have any questions please contact Deja Whitt: dwhitt@ilstu.edu
 
There will also be a Facebook LiveChat Thursday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m.
 
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:  
 
Applications will open Tuesday, Sept. 13 and will close by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume along with their top three positions (see positions listed below) in one .pdf file to prssa@ilstu.edu.
 
AVAILABLE POSITIONS:  
 
PRogressive Image: TV-10 Account Executive, Cravin’ Donuts Account Executive, and The Bloomington Edge Football Team Account Executive
 
Relations Committee: Newsletter Chair, Blog Chair, Alumni Chair, and Graphic Design Chair.
 
Development Committee: Social Chair and Fundraising Chair.
 
MEMBER DUES:
 
Member dues are $80 for the calendar year. The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 18.
 
Member benefits include: National Conference, Regional Conference, agency tours, leadership positions, access to PRSA internship center, scholarships, networking events, and PRSA dinners.

 MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 
Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so that we can acknowledge all of your hard work!
 
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)

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