Chapter Meeting Minutes

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 6-10 – COM Week
Thursday, April 9 – Career Institute 
Saturday, April 11 – Masquerade social
Wednesday, April 15 – Gift of Hope
Thursday, April 16 – PRSA dinner 
Friday, April 17 – Tour (Weber Shandwick and Golin)
Saturday, April 18 – Social 
Sunday, April 19 – Mentor-Mentee Social 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Outstanding Senior Award

Congratulations to Melissa Guerra, our recipient of the Outstanding Senior Award, for her participation and engagement in the Chapter.

Gift of Hope

Gift of Hope promotes the benefits of organ donations and registers new donors. Our event is 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Wednesday, April 15. Please email the account if you are interested in volunteering. 

PRSA Dinner 

The next PRSA dinner is 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Bone Student Center. It is $25 to attend. Will Koch from COUNTRY Financial will speak about the social media crisis response to help tornado victims in Washington, Ill. Please email the account or talk to Frank if interested in attending. 

Tour

Our last tour of the year is Friday, April 17. We will tour Weber Shandwick and Golin. A $10 deposit is needed to secure your spot, which will be returned to you the morning of the tour to give to your driver for gas. Please bring cash for parking and money for lunch. Please email the account or contact Frank if you are interested in attending,

Masquerade Social

We have a masquerade-themed social at 8 p.m. this Saturday, April 11 at apartment 23 at the Lodge. Wristbands are $10 and can be paid for at the door. Sign up with Lauren or Calysta if interested in attending. 

Social

We have another social Saturday, April 18 in Uptown Normal and Downtown Bloomington. You must be at least 21 years old to attend. Shirts are $12 if you signed up for one; there are also some extras available. You may give your money to either Lauren or Calysta. 

Mentor-Mentee Social

We have a mentor-mentee picnic at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at the Friendship Park on University.

Member of the Week

Congratulations to Klaudia Stachura for being member of the week for consistent attendance and participation in Chapter events including the Edelman and United Center tour.

COM 378

The public relations major capstone class, COM 378, is being offered this summer online during the first six weeks of the summer term. If you would like more information, please contact Dr. Peter Smudde at psmudde@ilstu.edu.

PRSSA Awards

The Zenith Awards is a competition for strategic communication students to enter work previously completed in a class or an internship. There are seven submission categories to which work can be submitted – Public Relations Writing, Public Relations Campaigns, Public Relations Publications, Electronic Media, Case Studies, Social Media, and Public Relations Research. The due date is April 17at 5 p.m., and the winners will be announced in a digital awards ceremony on April 27. 
If you have any questions, you can email thezenithawards@gmail.com.

Job/Internship Opportunities

Up Late at State is looking for a social media intern from August 1, 2015 – May 6, 2016.  
Hours per week will vary. For more information, contact Julia Broskey at 309-438-5495 or jbroske@ilstu.edu

Student Alumni Reception

There is an opportunity for students and alumni to join together for an evening of socializing and networking from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, April 10 in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center’s Prairie Room. To register, visit www.Alumni.IllinoisState.edu/Reception.

Volunteer Opportunity

The MCstrong 5k is at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 18. Volunteers, runners, and walkers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please as Ali Seys for the form.