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September 19th, 2017

9/20/2017

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2017-18 EXECUTIVE BOARD CONTACTS:
Victoria Jackson, President:
            Email: tgjacks@ilstu.edu
            Phone: (847) 610-0709
            Instagram: teegejack
Sydney Velez, Vice President:
            Email: svelez@ilstu.edu
            Phone: (618) 513-4674
            Instagram: velezsydney
Alex Ehioba, Director of Digital Media
            Email: aehioba@ilstu.edu
            Phone: (630) 234-6199
            Instagram: alex.ehioba
Bobby Leahy, PRi Director and Treasurer:
            Email: rjleahy@ilstu.edu
            Phone: (630) 918-1529
            Twitter: bleahy55
Katie Helander, Secretary:
            Email: krhelan@ilstu.edu
            Phone: (815) 354-3120
            Instagram: katherine_helander
Dr. Peter M. Smudde, Ph.D., APR, Faculty Advisor
            Email: psmudde@ilstu.edu
Lewis Eric Pryor, APR, Professional Advisor
            Email: lewis.pryor.gtg9@statefarm.com
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
  • Saturday, Sept. 23 - Social
  • Saturday, Sept. 30 - Football game concessions
  • Tuesday, Oct. 3 - Fall career fair
  • Friday, Oct. 6 to Tuesday, Oct. 10 - National Conference
  • Tuesday, Oct. 17 - Deadline for PRSSA membership dues
  • Friday, Oct. 27 – Agency Tour
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The YWCA of Mclean County is accepting applications for several internship positions including Marketing and Public Relations, Social Media, Videography, and Event Planning.  Descriptions of each position are below.
 
Joyrun is a mobile app that rewards you for doing favors and food runs for friends.  They are looking for paid marketing interns to work 10-15 hours/week. 
https://joyrun.typeform.com/to/wzIifO
 
Country Financial is now accepting applications for paid internships in Public Relations, Advertising, and Internal Relations. 
https://ccservices.taleo.net/careersection/countrycorporatecampus/jobsearch.ftl
 
White House Internship Program – Deadline Sept. 8 for spring internship, summer internship application opens Nov. 29
https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/internships/apply?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wh_20170823_nan
 
*If you know of any internships that would be valuable to our members, please email prssa@ilstu.edu
 
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Congratulations to our new account executives and committee chairs!
 
PRogressive Image Positions:
  • Tony’s Tacos Account Executive: Danny Gee
  • Tony’s Tacos Account Executive Assistant: Leonardo Portillo
  • School of Communication Account Executive: Devyn Tenny
  • Bloomington Edge Account Executive: Danny Vertuno
Development Committee Positions:
  • Committee Manager: Madeline Rose
  • Social Chair: Anna Souhrada
  • Fundraising Chair: Emily Cabay
Relations Committee Positions:
  • Newsletter Chair: Sasha Bandaru
  • Blog Chair: Taniya Varma
  • Alumni Chair: Amber Blacke
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Member dues are $80 for the calendar year.  The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 17. Member benefits include the opportunity to attend national and regional conferences, agency tours, leadership positions, access to the PRSA internship center, scholarships, networking opportunities, and more.  Please turn money in (cash or check) to Bobby Leahy.
 
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
National Conference is taking place in Boston Friday Oct. 6 through Tuesday, Oct. 10. 
Questions? Contact Tori Jackson (tgjacks@ilstu.edu)
 
AGENCY TOUR
Our next agency tour will be Oct. 27. You must be a dues paying member to attend.
Questions? Ask Tori Jackson (tgjacks@ilstu.edu)
 
CONCESSIONS FUNDRAISER
Games are on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 21.  If you are going to National Conference, you must attend both events to qualify for reimbursement.
 
Questions? Ask Tori Jackson: tgjacks@ilstu.edu
 
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Congratulations to Meghan Moreno on her new position in “Client Services” at WZND!
 
Please let us know your accomplishments (internships, scholarships, awards, etc) so we can acknowledge your hard work!  Email to: Katie Helander krhelan@ilstu.edu
 
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
Thank you, Dr. Smudde for your submission!
 

 
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow us on social media 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, contact us at prssa@ilstu.edu!
 
See you at our next meeting on Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. in Schroeder 138!
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    Yasmín Carrillo- Vice President
    Erica Paul- Secretary
    Sarah Johnson - Treasurer
    Emily Eastin- PRogressive Firm Director
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    Kim Johnson- Director of Community Engagement
    Sarah Hall - Faculty Advisor
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