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January 23rd, 2018

1/24/2018

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MEET THE 2017-18 EXECUTIVE BOARD:                                                            
President: Tori Jackson                                                                                                
Email: vgjacks@ilstu.edu          
 
Vice President: Sydney Velez                                                                                                   
Email: svelez@ilstu.edu           
 
Director of Digital Media & Treasurer: Alex Ehioba                                                                   
Email: aehioba@ilstu.edu                    
 
PRi Director: Bobby Leahy                                                                                                       
Email: rjleahy@ilstu.edu                                  
 
Secretary: Katie Helander                                                                                                        
Email: krhelan@ilstu.edu                                 
 
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Pete Smudde                                                                                            
Email: psmudde@ilstu.edu
 
Professional Advisor: Lewis Pryor                                                                                  
lewis.pryor.gtg9@statefarm.com
 
PRSSA OVERVIEW                                                                                                                                
  • Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
  • We are the top public relations student organization focused on providing a way for you to gain hands-on experience, develop as a young professional and grow your network.
  • 11,000 students
  • 300+ Chapters internationally
ISU PRSSA                                                                                                                   
Vision: To position ourselves as an elite pre-professional public relations organization on campus among ISU’s students, faculty and alumni.
Mission: To serve our members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities, allowing them to grow as public relations practitioners.
 
ISU PRSSA                                                                                                                   
  • PRogressive image (PRi)                                                                                               
    • Student-run public relations firm working with real-world clients
    • Develop comprehensive communication plans
    • The Rock Restaurant, The Bloomington Edge, School of Communication
  • Development                                                                                                              
    • Plans social events and fundraisers to raise money for the Chapter
    • Community outreach and high school engagement
  • Relations                                                                                                                     
    • Produces internal and external publications and communications
    • Weekly blogs
    • Monthly newsletter
 
THE SEMESTER AHEAD…                                                                                              
1/24: Winterfest
1/30: New member night
2/2: Deadline for Chicago agency tour
2/6: Chapter Triathlon #1
2/9: Chicago agency tour
2/13: Chapter Triathlon #2
         Deadline for spring dues
2/19: Deadline for Edelman Scholarship Award applications
2/20: Chapter Triathlon #3
2/27: Chapter
3/2 - 3/3: PRSSA Regional Conference at DePaul University
3/8 - 3/11: National Assembly in Miami
 
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 Feb. 13.  Benefits of dues-payings members include: leadership positions, scholarships, internships, agency tours, conferences, and more! See the PRSSA website for more information. 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.

General Motors is looking for undergraduate students willing to relocate to Detroit for the summer for their internship program. Students who are still pursuing their degree and have not finished all of their major classes are preferred. 
www.gmcommsinternships.com  
 
LaSalle Network is a staffing, recruiting, and culture firm. Available internships include recruiting, sales, human resources, marketing, public relations, accounting and operations. 
www.lasallenetwork.com 
  
Ketchum2018 Summer Fellows application opens Jan 1, 2018; this PR agency has a unique application process similar to a writing test where you compete against other applicants. 
https://www.ketchum.com/fellows-and-internships 
  
CityInternships offers internships for marketing and communications students across the nation and around the world.  Students participate in lectures, workshops, and classes in addition to their internship.  www.city-interships.com/apply 
 
The Smithsonian Museum is looking for a digital media intern for Summer 2018. https://www.grantforward.com/grant/sample_grant?grant_id=216213    
 
The YWCA is looking for an Events/Development Intern for both Spring and Summer terms! Visit ywcamclean.org for more information!
 
Interested in joining the School of Communication Promotions and Development Team (SOCPD)? Apply at casit.illinoisstate.edu/sites/comweek/apply/
 
*If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu 

PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS                                                                                       8:12 p.m. (S)
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.
DANIEL J. EDELMAN & PRSSA AWARD
Deadline: February 19, 2018
            $1,500 cash award for the Daniel J. Edelman Award
            3-month paid internship in one of Edelman’s U.S. offices for each award.
RUTH EDELMAN & PRSSA AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP            DEVELOPMENT
            Deadline: February 19, 2018
            $1,500 cash award for the Ruth Edelman Award
            3-month paid internship in one of Edelman’s U.S. offices for each award.
How to access scholarships: http://prssa.prsa.org/ < Scholarships & Awards < Individual Scholarships
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES                                                                                        
PRSSA dues-paying members have access to thousands of communication and public relations job openings across the world. The steps to get to the PRSA Jobcenter are in the meeting minutes.
http://prssa.prsa.org/ < PRSA Jobcenter
 
ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS                                                                  
Dues-paying members have an amazing opportunity to transition from PRSSA to PRSA after graduating college. PRSA is the professional society and offers a lot of the same opportunities like networking, the PRSA Jobcenter, national conferences, and the chance to join a local Chapter. This offer is open five months before graduation and even up to two years after you graduate. The “New Professional Section” is a subgroup within PRSA that offers members the chance to get content and opportunities that are focused on your interests (such as agency, corporate or healthcare)
Dues: $60 ($200 in savings)
            Application: http://prssa.prsa.org/internships-jobs/beyond-graduation/join-prsa/
PROMO code “AM18” to join the “New Professional Section” for FREE for transitioning members
            Application: http://apps.prsa.org/Network/Communities/NewProfessionals/
 
ACCREDITATION SLIDE FOR PR GRADUATES
The Certificate in Principles in Public Relations is a stepping stone towards receiving the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR).  Graduating seniors have the option to take the exam within one year of their graduation date (six months before or six months after). The exam is $150 and the recommended study course is an additional $50.  If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity please contact Dr. Smudde: psmudde@ilstu.edu                               
 
AGENCY TOUR
Our first agency tour of the semester will take place on Friday, Feb. 9 in Downtown Chicago! We will be visiting Weber Shandwick and Motion PR.  You must be a dues-paying member to attend, and the deadline is Feb. 2.  Please sign up on this Google Doc.  Questions? Ask Sydney: svelez@ilstu.edu                                                                                                    
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Congratulations to Anna Souhrada on starting her new internship with Palace Events! Did you start/receive a new internship, scholarship, award, etc? If so, we want to hear about it. Contact 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
 
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
 
FORUM PUBLICATIONS                                                                        
The winter 2018 publication of FORUM is now available. It is PRSSA’s national newspaper and gives members the opportunity to read about the latest industry news and trends, get advice from professionals and learn about the Society. All dues-paying PRSSA members can write articles for FORUM to gain valuable writing experience and improve your resume by having your writing be published nationally. If you have questions about the publication or submitting articles, review the submission guidelines and contact the Publications Editor in Chief at FORUM@prsa.org.   
https://view.joomag.com/forum-winter-2018-vol-50-issue-2/0619895001515424154?short
 
REGIONAL CONFERENCE                                                                                   
Going PRo is going to a transformative opportunity for PR students hoping to find a career in sports. It is a two-day PRSSA Sports PR themed Regional Conference sponsored by DePaul University in Chicago. Members will be able to tour PR agencies, corporate companies and a variety of sports arenas or practice facilities in Chicago. There will also be breakout sessions to help you build your network with all-star contacts, and learn from the best in the business. There will be content on a variety of topics in sports PR like journalism, sponsorships and influencers. The link to register is in the meeting minutes.The conference will be March 2 and 3 and is $70 for dues-paying members to attend. Please sign up on the Google Doc if you are planning on attending!  Questions? Contact prssa@ilstu.edu
https://goingprodepaul.com/

 
NATIONAL COMMITTEE
The PRSSA National Committee is in charge of running PRSSA from the national level.  Those interested in applying for this opportunity can find more information here. The application deadline is January 30. Questions? Contact prssa@ilstu.edu
 
2018-19 EXECUTIVE BOARD                 
Thinking about running for the 2018-19 executive board for our Chapter? Applications will not open until after spring break, but it is important to begin to think about what position you are interested in running for. These are the six positions that will be available, as well as management positions in our committees. We will have a session in March to ask the executive board questions and get to know more about what each position entails. Being in a leadership position is a great way to develop and enhance your own leadership and management skills, and to continue to build our Chapter in the years to come. It is also a GREAT resume builder. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to anyone on the executive board.
President
Vice President
Secretary
PRi Director
Director of Digital Media
Treasurer
 
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!                                                                          
PRSSA’s New Member Night is Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. in Schroeder 138.
All are welcome!
There will be food from The Rock Restaurant and the chance to meet all three of our clients.
 
 
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    Yasmín Carrillo- Vice President
    Erica Paul- Secretary
    Sarah Johnson - Treasurer
    Emily Eastin- PRogressive Firm Director
    Maggie Mokrzycki - Digital Media Director
    Kim Johnson- Director of Community Engagement
    Sarah Hall - Faculty Advisor
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