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THE SEMESTER AHEAD…
September 17: Interviewing September 20: Agency Tour September 24: Tori Jackson October 1: Meet the Client meeting *more will be posted in the coming weeks! T-SHIRTS Our t-shirt is here! Each will be $12 Money can be given to Damian NATIONAL CONFERENCE National Conference is taking place October 18-22 in San Diego, CA. 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. INTERNSHIPS! Do you have an internship this year? Did you know you can take an internship for credit? Talk to Tom Lamonica so he can set you up with your internship credit! talamon@ilstu.edu AGENCY TOURS: PRSSA’s first tour of the semester will be Friday, September 20. We will be visiting Golin and Walker Sands We are looking for drivers! If you are interested in driving to and from the tours please let Megan know asap! 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. The following positions are available: Development Committee Positions: Fundraising Chair Relations Committee Positions: Blog Chair, Newsletter Chair PRi: Account Executive for Maliyah Minks, Account Executive for Student Food Pantry 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. The deadline is Oct. 15 Benefits for dues-paying members: National Conference, Regional Conferences, agency tours, scholarships, internships, PRSA Jobcenter, leadership positions, networking events, resume etc. Questions? Ask Megan Pellock! Membership Incentive Points (MIPS) Points that will be added at the end of the school year for prizes! Rewarded for attendance and participation Attend Chapter Publish Articles Attend socials, fundraisers, or volunteer events Attend agency tour or networking mixer Attend PRSA dinner Perfect chapter attendance Attend Regional Conference Attend National Conference MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! (Even birthdays!) Email: prssa@ilstu.edu Congrats again to Tessa in landing an internship with The School of Communication!! We are all so proud of you! 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 where we will be covering interviewing on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. at SCH 138!
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Meet the 2019-2020 Executive Board!
President: Megan Pellock Email: mepello@ilstu.edu Vice President: Mattie Bean Email: mbbean1@ilstu.edu Secretary: Gabby Solis Email: glsoli1@ilstu.edu Treasurer: Damian Juarez Email: dejuar2@ilstu.edu Director of Digital Media: Mia Rusch Email: mmrusch@ilstu.edu PRi Director: Taneka Newman Email: Tdnewma1@ilstu.edu Director of Community Involvement: Josh Pozniak Email: Jmpozni@ilstu.edu Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mary Beth Deline Email: medelin@ilstu.edu Internship Coordinator: Tom Lamonica Email: talamon@ilstu.edu 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. Why Join PRSSA? ● Enhance your education ● Broaden your network ● Launch your career Committees ● PRogressive image (PRi)
T-SHIRTS Our t-shirt design is in the works! More information coming soon. NATIONAL CONFERENCE
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK TALKING ABOUT LINKEDIN! We hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! PRSSA NOODLES AND COMPANY FUNDRAISER PRSSA’s Noodles and Company fundraiser is on the evening hours on May 8 at the location near State Farm. You do not need to mention PRSSA or show your cashier a flyer to for PRSSA to receive money. PRSSA END OF THE YEAR SURVEY Please fill out the end of the year PRSSA survey by clicking here or by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the meeting minutes. We would love to hear your feedback! 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. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has several summer 2019 internships available in Melrose Park, Ill., including a PR internship. To view these internships, click here. The ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). 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. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The 2019-2020 PRSSA Scholarships are now available. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. 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. Also, Loyola Medicine is looking for someone to fill the full-time position of the manager of media relations. Interested? To learn more about the position, contact Chris Vicik at chris.vicik@luhs.org MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Happy 21st Birthday to Katie Helander! Congratulations on being a Bone Scholar! Congratulations to Maddie Rose on accepting a job position at Fishman PR! Congratulations to Jess Konstantelos on accepting a job position at Fishman PR! Congratulations to Joey Madera on his new position as the 2019-2020 PRSSA Socials Chair! Congratulations to Denise Cartina on accepting a job position at Pheasant Run Resort! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu MIPS AWARDS The Award for the Highest MIPS for a Non-Graduating Student: Mattie Bean. The Award for the Highest MIPS for a Graduating Senior: Raye Ward. PRSSA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019 The PRSSA International Conference is Oct. 18-22 in San Diego, CA. Early bird registration deadline is Sept. 6 – start thinking/planning if you want to go! The Conference features:
To learn more, click here. 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 SCHOOL YEAR! Make sure you follow our social media and check your email this summer to get all the latest ISU PRSSA information! Graduates, good luck in your future careers! Thanks for being a part of ISU PRSSA. 
A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… April 30: Chapter – Senior Sendoff May 8: Noodles and Company Fundraiser MIPS AWARDS / PRSSA GRADUATION CORDS At next week’s meeting, we will give out awards for those with the highest MIPS this semester. For those who ordered PRSSA graduation cords, they will be passed out during next week’s meeting. You must attend the meeting in order to receive your cord. PRSSA END OF THE YEAR SURVEY Please fill out the end of the year PRSSA survey by clicking here or by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the meeting minutes. We would love to hear your feedback! 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. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has several summer 2019 internships available in Melrose Park, Ill., including a PR internship. To view these internships, click here. The ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). 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. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The 2019-2020 PRSSA Scholarships are now available. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. 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. Also, Loyola Medicine is looking for someone to fill the full-time position of the manager of media relations. Interested? To learn more about the position, contact Chris Vicik at chris.vicik@luhs.org MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Happy 22nd Birthday to Denise Cartina! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019 The PRSSA International Conference is Oct. 18-22 in San Diego, CA. Early bird registration deadline is Sept. 6 – start thinking/planning if you want to go! The Conference features:
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! Hope to see you at our last meeting of the semester on April 30 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… April 12-13: Gamma Phi Circus Concessions April 16: No Chapter Meeting April 17: Meatheads Fundraiser April 23: The Power of Memes April 30: Senior Sendoff CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW 2019-2020 PRSSA EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Megan Pellock Vice President: Mattie Bean Secretary: Gabby Solis Treasurer: Damian Juarez Director of PRi: Taneka Newman Director of Digital Media: Mia Rusch Director of Community Involvement: Josh Pozniak APPLICATIONS FOR 2019-2020 COMMITTEE CHAIR POSITIONS Applications for 2019-2020 committee chair positions are now open! Positions are available in Development Committee, Relations Committee, and PRi. To apply, email your resume, cover letter, your top three positions, and your weekly availability in a single pdf to prssa@ilstu.edu. Applications are due April 19. Available positions: Development Committee:
PRi:
Relations Committee:
Questions about the positions?
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 ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for this semester and upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for a Knowledge Analyst Intern for summer 2019. This position includes partnering with business areas to write or update communications, appropriate brand and knowledge standards to provide clear instructions, and more. Please only apply if you are graduating in August 2019 or beyond. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’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. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start looking for scholarships! The 2019-2020 PRSSA Scholarships are now available. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. 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. Also, Loyola Medicine is looking for someone to fill the full-time position of the manager of media relations. Interested? To learn more about the position, contact Chris Vicik at chris.vicik@luhs.org PRSSA MEATHEADS FUNDRAISER PRSSA is having a restaurant fundraiser at Meatheads on Wednesday, April 17 from 4-8 p.m. Make sure to mention PRSSA when you order! MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Congratulations to Josh Pozniak on his new internship at ComEd! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu GAMMA PHI CIRCUS CONCESSIONS The Gamma Phi Circus is April 12-13. We will be working the concessions to raise money for PRSSA! Anyone interested in attending the PRSSA National Conference in fall 2019 should work two shifts. You get MIPS for working! Interested in working concessions? Sign up by tonight by clicking here. PRSSA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019 The PRSSA International Conference is Oct. 18-22 in San Diego, CA. Early bird registration deadline is Sept. 6 – start thinking/planning if you want to go! The Conference features:
To learn more, click here. 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! There is NO CHAPTER next week. Hope to see you at our next meeting on April 23 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… April 5: PRSSA Bowling Social April 9: Crisis Communication Workshop; Announce New Executive Board April 12-13: Gamma Phi Circus Concessions April 16: Guest Speaker, Aaron Schoenherr (Chapter time moved to 7 p.m.) April 23: The Power of Memes April 30: Senior Sendoff 2019-2020 Committee Chair Applications Applications for 2019-2020 committee chair positions open NEXT week. Positions are available in Development Committee, Relations Committee, and PRi. More information to come next week! 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 ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for this semester and upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for a Knowledge Analyst Intern for summer 2019. This position includes partnering with business areas to write or update communications, appropriate brand and knowledge standards to provide clear instructions, and more. Please only apply if you are graduating in August 2019 or beyond. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’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. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start looking for scholarships! The 2019-2020 PRSSA Scholarships are now available. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. 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. Also, Loyola Medicine is looking for someone to fill the full-time position of the manager of media relations. Interested? To learn more about the position, contact Chris Vicik at chris.vicik@luhs.org PRSSA BOWLING SOCIAL PRSSA’s next Bowling Social is Friday, April 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It is at the ISU Bowling and Billiards Center. This event is FREE, and there will be pizza! Feel free to bring your friends. If you are interested, sign up by clicking here. Deadline to sign up is tonight at midnight. PRSSA RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS PRSSA is having several restaurant fundraisers:
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu GAMMA PHI CIRCUS CONCESSIONS The Gamma Phi Circus is April 12-13. We will be working the concessions to raise money for PRSSA! Next year’s executive board and anyone interested in attending the PRSSA National Conference in fall 2019 should plan on working two shifts. You get MIPS for working! Interested in working? Email prssa@ilstu.edu. APRIL 16 GUEST SPEAKER: AARON SCHOENHERR The PRSSA meeting on April 16 is at a different time, 7 p.m. in SCH 138. If you are attending, please fill out this survey here. 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! Hope to see you at our next meeting on April 9 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138! 
A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… April 1-2: PRSSA Spring Bake Sale April 2: Writing Workshop; Executive Board Applications Close April 5: PRSSA Bowling Social April 9: Crisis Communication Workshop; Announce New Executive Board April 12-13: Gamma Phi Circus Concessions April 16: Guest Speaker, Aaron Schoenherr (Chapter time moved to 7 p.m.) April 23: The Power of Memes April 30: Senior Sendoff 2019-2020 Executive Board Applications It’s time to apply for PRSSA’s 2019-2020 Executive Board! To apply for a PRSSA executive board position for the 2019-2020 school year, please submit your resume, cover letter, your top 3 positions, and your weekly availability (so we can set up an interview!) in a single pdf to prssa@ilstu.edu. Executive Board Applications close Tuesday, April 2. Available positions:
Questions about any of the positions? Email prssa@ilstu.edu, or you check out the videos that will be posted on the PRSSA Facebook/Instagram this week! In these videos, each current PRSSA executive board member gives a description of their position’s duties and responsibilities. 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 ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for this semester and upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for a Knowledge Analyst Intern for summer 2019. This position includes partnering with business areas to write or update communications, appropriate brand and knowledge standards to provide clear instructions, and more. Please only apply if you are graduating in August 2019 or beyond. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’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. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start looking for scholarships! The 2019-2020 PRSSA Scholarships are now available. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. 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. Also, Loyola Medicine is looking for someone to fill the full-time position of the manager of media relations. Interested? To learn more about the position, contact Chris Vicik at chris.vicik@luhs.org PRSSA SPRING BAKE SALE Our Spring Bake Sale is April 1-2 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fell Hall Lobby. If you would like to bake a dessert, click here to sign up. If you would like to help work the table during the fundraiser, sign up here. PRSSA BOWLING SOCIAL PRSSA’s next Bowling Social is Friday, April 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It is at the ISU Bowling and Billiards Center. This event is FREE, and there will be pizza! Feel free to bring your friends. If you are interested, sign up by clicking here. PRSSA FORMAL Unfortunately, due to low ticket sales, the PRSSA Formal is canceled. We sincerely apologize for this. If you bought a ticket already, you will be refunded ASAP. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Congratulations to Ashley Richards on her new internship position at MarcFirst! Congratulations to Leah Maertens on her new internship at KG Events & Design! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu GAMMA PHI CIRCUS CONCESSIONS The Gamma Phi Circus is April 12-13. We will be working the concessions to raise money for PRSSA! Next year’s executive board and anyone interested in attending the PRSSA National Conference in fall 2019 should plan on working some shifts. You get MIPS for working! Interested in working? Email prssa@ilstu.edu. Start times for the shifts available:
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! Hope to see you at our next meeting on April 2 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… March 19: Exec Board Applications Open March 22: Agency Tour March 26: Chapter: Service Project April 1-2: PRSSA Spring Bake Sale April 2: Writing Workshop; Executive Board Applications Close April 5: PRSSA Bowling Social April 9: Crisis Communication Workshop; Announce New Executive Board April 11: PRSSA Formal April 12-13: Gamma Phi Circus Concessions April 16: Guest Speaker, Aaron Schoenherr (Chapter time moved to 7 p.m.) April 23: The Power of Memes April 30: Senior Sendoff 2019-2020 Executive Board Applications It’s time to apply for PRSSA’s 2019-2020 Executive Board! To apply for a PRSSA executive board position for the 2019-2020 school year, please submit your resume, cover letter, and your top 3 positions in a single pdf to prssa@ilstu.edu. Executive Board Applications close Tuesday, April 2. Available positions:
Questions about any of the positions? Email prssa@ilstu.edu, or you check out the videos that will be posted on the PRSSA Facebook page this week! In these videos, each current PRSSA executive board member gives a description of their position’s duties and responsibilities. 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. Golin, a Chicago PR agency, is hiring for its Public Relations Graduate Internship! This is a paid, full-time position open to college graduates that runs from June through December 2019. In this position, the intern will work in a team environment within various practice groups: corporate communications, consumer, healthcare, digital and more. Tasks include assisting at events, communicating with the media, sitting in on client brainstorm meetings, and more. The deadline to apply is March 24. To view the job application and to apply, click here. The ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for this semester and upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for a Knowledge Analyst Intern for summer 2019. This position includes partnering with business areas to write or update communications, appropriate brand and knowledge standards to provide clear instructions, and more. Please only apply if you are graduating in August 2019 or beyond. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’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. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start looking for scholarships! The 2019-2020 PRSSA Scholarships are now available. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. 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. Also, Loyola Medicine is looking for someone to fill the full-time position of the manager of media relations. Interested? To learn more about the position, contact Chris Vicik at chris.vicik@luhs.org GRADUATING SENIORS If you are graduating in May and are a dues-paying member, you will receive a cord to wear at graduation. If you have not told Denise already, please do so by this Wednesday by emailing prssa@ilstu.edu CHICAGO AGENCY TOUR Our next agency tour will be in Chicago on Friday, March 22. We are visiting USA Today Sports Marketing and the Chicago Blackhawks/Chicago Bulls. If you signed up, you should have received a tour itinerary email on Tuesday. PRSSA BOWLING SOCIAL PRSSA’s next Bowling Social is Friday, April 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It is at the ISU Bowling and Billiards Center. This event is FREE, and there will be pizza! Feel free to bring your friends. If you are interested, sign up by clicking here. PRSSA FORMAL The PRSSA Formal is Thursday, April 11 from 8-10 p.m. at the Hancock Stadium Club. This event is open to non-PRSSA members too. Tickets are $33.46 (this includes tax and service fees). There will be a buffet-style meal. You must wear formal attire to this event. Ladies, you can wear either a long dress or cocktail-style dress. To purchase tickets, click here. Please have your ticket printed out or electronically on your phone when you arrive at the PRSSA Formal. Questions about the Formal? Email Denise at prssa@ilstu.edu PRSSA SPRING BAKE SALE Our Spring Bake Sale is April 1-2 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fell Hall Lobby. If you would like to bake a dessert, click here to sign up. If you would like to help work the table during the fundraiser, sign up here. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Congratulations to Megan Pellock and Maddie Rose on their induction to Lamba Pi Eta! Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@ilstu.edu GAMMA PHI CIRCUS CONCESSIONS The Gamma Phi Circus is April 12-13. We will be working the concessions to raise money for PRSSA! Next year’s executive board and anyone interested in attending the PRSSA National Conference in fall 2019 should plan on working some shifts. You get MIPS for working! Interested in working? Email prssa@ilstu.edu. Start times for the shifts available:
COM WEEK 2019 ISU’s COM Week is April 15-19, 2019. The theme for COM Week 2019 is all about “finding your fire” in the professional world. Visit COM Week’s website to learn more about this awesome week! 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! Hope to see you at our next meeting on March 26 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… March 12: Spring Break March 19: Executive Board Meet and Greet; Executive Board Applications Open March 22: Agency Tour March 26: Chapter: Service Project April 2: Writing Workshop; Exec Board Applications Close April 9: Crisis Communication Workshop; Announce New Executive Board April 16: Guest Speaker, Aaron Schoenherr April 23: The Power of Memes April 30: Senior Sendoff 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. Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2019 Journalism and Communications Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC. This program includes undergraduate academic credit from George Mason University, internship placement with a media or PR organization in the Washington, DC Metro Area, and fully-furnished on-campus housing. Possible internship sites include The Washington Times and The New York Times. Students who are members of PRSSA will be given priority consideration during the internship placement process. Applications are due March 12. For more information about the program, visit DC Internship’s website. The ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for this semester and upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for various summer 2019 internships. COUNTRY Financial is searching for a Knowledge Analyst Intern, Training Design Intern, and Instructional Design Intern. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’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. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start looking for scholarships! 2019-2020 PRSSA Scholarships will be made available sometime this month. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. In the Honors Program at ISU? Several $1,000 scholarships are available! Applications are due April 1. 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. GRADUATING SENIORS If you are graduating in May and are a dues-paying member, you will receive a cord to wear at graduation. If you have not told Denise already, please do so by Wednesday by emailing prssa@ilstu.edu CHICAGO AGENCY TOUR Our next agency tour will be in Chicago on Friday, March 22. We are visiting USA Today Sports Marketing and the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls. You must be a dues-paying member or pay $20 to attend. Spots are limited. To sign-up, click here. PRSSA BOWLING SOCIAL PRSSA’s next Bowling Social is Friday, April 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It is at the ISU Bowling and Billiards Center. This event is FREE, and there will be pizza! Feel free to bring your friends. If you are interested, sign up by clicking here. PRSSA FORMAL The PRSSA Formal is Thursday, April 11 from 8-10 p.m. at the Hancock Stadium Club. You are welcome to bring a plus one! Tickets are $33.46 and include a buffet-style meal. Please note that there will be NO alcohol sold at this event. You must wear formal attire to this event. To purchase tickets, click here. Tickets are sold online at Eventbrite, and you will be asked to input your credit card information to buy a ticket. Please have your ticket printed out or electronically on your phone when you arrive at the PRSSA Formal. PRSSA SPRING BAKE SALE Our Spring Bake Sale is April 1-2 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fell Hall Lobby. If you would like to bake a dessert, click here to sign up. If you would like to help work the table during the fundraiser, sign up here. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Congratulations to Megan Pellock on accepting a summer internship at Concordia Publishing House! Congratulations to Maly Gomez on accepting a position at MVM Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@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! Hope to see you at our next meeting on March 19 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
A LOOK AT THE SEMESTER… March. 1-2: Regional Conference in Chicago March 5: COM Electives: Do’s and Don’ts March 12: Spring Break March 19: Executive Board Meet and Greet; Executive Board Applications Open March 22: Agency Tour March 26: Chapter April 2: Writing Workshop; Exec Board Applications Close April 9: Crisis Communication Workshop; Announce New Executive Board April 16: Guest Speaker, Aaron Schoenherr MEMBERSHIP DUES If you paid dues this semester, be on the lookout for emails from PRSSA National. If you are still not receiving any emails after spring break, email Katie Helander at 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. Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2019 Journalism and Communications Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC. This program includes undergraduate academic credit from George Mason University, internship placement with a media or PR organization in the Washington, DC Metro Area, and fully-furnished on-campus housing. Possible internship sites include The Washington Times and The New York Times. Students who are members of PRSSA will be given priority consideration during the internship placement process. Applications are due March 12. For more information about the program, visit DC Internship’s website. The ISU School of Communication is looking for PR Interns for this semester and upcoming semesters. Attached to this email is a flyer with more information on this opportunity. Contact Tom Lamonica at talamon@ilstu.edu if you are interested. The ISU Stevenson Center is searching for a PR Intern for the 2019-2020 school year. The PR Intern will work around 10 hours a week. Responsibilities include event planning and execution, social media, designing flyers, and more. For a full job description, scroll down to the bottom of the meeting minutes and download the job description file. To apply, email or drop off your application in person with your resume, a writing sample, and the Intern Information Sheet filled out (attached at the bottom of the meeting minutes). COUNTRY Financial in Bloomington is accepting applications for various summer 2019 internships. COUNTRY Financial is searching for a Knowledge Analyst Intern, Training Design Intern, and Instructional Design Intern. Assurance, an independent insurance brokerage firm in Schaumburg, Ill is looking for a Marketing Intern. The position involves hands-on involvement in all aspects of the Assurance marketing and communications department. Responsibilities include writing blog posts, contributing to Assurance’s social media strategy via social listening, supporting webinar and video efforts by transcribing content and more. For more information and to apply, visit Assurance’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. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES It’s time to start looking for scholarships! The company Fresh Prints is currently taking applications for a $1,000 scholarship. Applications are due Feb. 28. To learn more or to apply, click here. The 2019-2020 PRSSA scholarships will be available Feb. 25. To view a list of available scholarships and to apply, visit the PRSSA website. 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. APPLYING TO THE PR MAJOR? If you are interested in applying to the PR major, listen up! You must attend an informational meeting on one of the following days:
You must also write an essay. The application is due by March 1. SAVE THE DATE: CHICAGO AGENCY TOUR Our next agency tour will be in Chicago on Friday, March 22. We are visiting USA Today Sports Marketing and the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls. You must be a dues-paying member or pay $20 to attend. A sign-up sheet will be available next week. MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc.) so we can acknowledge your hard work! Email: prssa@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! Hope to see you at our next meeting on March 5 at 8 p.m. in SCH 138!
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