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PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING

PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. IN COOL NEWS…. PRSSA at LSU was one of a select group of organizations chosen to participate in the Super Bowl Halftime Show! We were recognized by PRSSA National on social media. POINTS SYSTEM.

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PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING

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  1. PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013

  2. IN COOL NEWS… • PRSSA at LSU was one of a select group of organizations chosen to participate in the Super Bowl Halftime Show! • We were recognized by PRSSA National on social media.

  3. POINTS SYSTEM • 5 Points per semester to be considered an active member. • Every activity is worth 1 point: • Attending a business meeting; • Participating in a volunteer effort or service project; • Involvement in affiliated, student-run firm, ImPRint Communications; • Consistent involvement in a committee formed by the Executive Board; • Assistance in fundraising for PRSSA; • Attending a PRSSA workshop or special event; • Writing an article for PRSSA at LSU’s or PRSSA National’s newsletter and/or blog; • Attending PRSSA National Events, including National Conference, Regional Conference or National Assembly.

  4. ACTIVE MEMBER STATUS • Are able to receive awards given at the end of the semester; • Can run for office; • Have access to PRSSA National Conference funds; • And have access to in-state & out-of-state agency tours. • 50/108 Fall 2012 Members were active46% • Goal for Spring 2013: 60% active membership

  5. DUES INFORMATION • How much is the membership fee? • $75 for new & returning members. • $65 for May 2013 graduates. • How long does the payment last? • One full year. • If you paid last Spring 2012, you must renew your membership. • If you paid in Fall 2012, you do not have to renew until Fall 2013.

  6. DUES INFORMATION, CONT. • How do I pay & where? • In person at business meetings with your completed membership application in a sealed envelope with your name on it. • CheckAddress to “PRSSA at LSU.” • CashMake sure it is the exact amount. • Online at http://prssalsu.com/membership-requirements/ • (Note: $10 processing fee for online payments.) • SPRING 2013 MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, FEB. 21. • Please contact Treasurer Emily Beck with any questions.

  7. T-SHIRT PRE-ORDERS • $15 must be paid today. • Please fill out your information on the t-shirt pre-order form. • We are selling our old shirts for $5!

  8. JOIN A COMMITTEE • Diversity—Emily Beck • Communications—Paige Weber • Membership Outreach—Hailey Vincent • Professional Development—Jackie Duhon • Social—Jordan Churchman

  9. DIVERSITY COMMITTEE • Members are required to: • Spread awareness of LSU’s diverse population while highlighting individualitymorethan just race/ethnicity. • Write blog posts and articles that will be published on PRSSA’s website & in PRSSA’s monthly newsletter. • Communicate, collaborate & participate with diversity groups on campus. • Goals for Spring 2013: • Begin a PR campaign on Diversity of Thought (D.O.T.). • Take part in heritage-themed months. • Members meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. • Join the Facebook group at “PRSSA Diversity Committee” for weekly updates, including location of meetings.

  10. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE • Members are required to: • Write blog posts, newsletter articles & post fliers around campus. • Suggest creative layouts for different PRSSA at LSU and PRSSA National publications. • This committee does not meet, but frequently communicates through email & social media. • Join the Facebook group at “PRSSA at LSU Communications Committee” for weekly updates.

  11. MEMBERSHIP OUTREACH COMMITTEE • Members are required to: • Analyze data from comment cards. • Formulate suggestions regarding member services to present to the E-Board. • Meetings time and location will be determined by a committee consensus. Look out for an email from Hailey in the coming weeks. • Join the Facebook group at “PRSSA at LSU Membership Outreach Committee” for weekly updates on meeting time & locations.

  12. PROFESSIONAL DEVLEOPMENT COMMITTEE • Members are required to: • Attend bi-weekly meetings. • Have an enthusiasm for enhancing their personal professional development. • Topics such as job interview prep, internship search tips, networking how-to, and how to create a digital presence will be discussed. • Members will meet bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings for 30-45 minutes. • Join the Facebook group at “PRSSA at LSU Professional Development Committee” for weekly updates on meeting location and time.

  13. SOCIAL COMMITTEE • Members are required to: • Contribute ideas for PRSSA events. • Show up to help facilitate. • Plan PRSSA at LSU’s end-of-the year Membership Appreciation Social. • Meetings time and location will be determined by a committee consensus. Look out for an email from Jordan in the coming weeks. • Join the Facebook group at “PRSSA at LSU Social Committee” for weekly updates.

  14. TAKE ADVANTAGE:INTERNSHIPS • Please fill out our internship survey that is being passed around. • Ask Hailey Vincent for PRSSA at LSU’s Internship Code in order to access the database on PRSSA’s National website. • Don’t forget to tap into your PRSSA network. Talk to people…you never know who knows who. • If you have an internship that you love, let us know!

  15. TAKE ADVANTAGE:SCHOLARSHIPS • Only 2% of PRSSA National members apply for their scholarshipsvisitwww.prssa.orgto view applications! • Two $1,000 PRAL-BR Scholarships are availablevisitwww.pralbr.org to view • William J. Michelet Honorary Award • Jack H. Sanders Memorial Award • Both due Friday, March 29

  16. 2013-2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS • Elections will take place on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. in Coates 143. • Only Fall 2012 Active Members are eligible to run. • Candidates are required to submit a resume and a cover letter to Dr. Moore by Thursday, March 7 at midnight. • Candidates will give a 2-minute speech of why they want that position. • All of the officer positions are described in our Constitution, which can be found on our website.

  17. PRSSA National Assembly:Albuquerque, NM—April 4-7 • Chapter delegates will vote on the proposed bylaw amendments & elect the 2013-2014 National Committee. • Day of Competition: event where students form groups to create a PR campaign for a major client on a deadline. • Leadership sessions & interactive workshops. • Mallory will be running for VP of Chapter Development!

  18. PRSSA Region 5 Conference • When: April 19-20, 2013 • Where: Loyola University New Orleans • Theme: “Geaux for a Good Time: Sport & Hospitality PR in the Big Easy” • Price: $50sign the sheet being passed around if you are interested in receiving the online registration form • Must register online & mail $50 check to Loyola. • Like their page on Facebook at “Geaux for a Good Time” & follow them on Twitter @geauxgoodtimefor updates.

  19. The 2013 PRSSA National Conference invites you to: Philadelphia, PA Oct. 25-29, 2013

  20. BATEMAN CASE STUDY COMPETITION TEAM • The Bateman Competition is PRSSA’s annual premier national case study competition for PR students. • Anti-bullying campaign targeting Baton Rouge middle school students • Tailgate Event at LSU Baseball Opener: Feb. 15, 16 & 17 • Volunteers welcome—Earn a point toward PRSSA active membership! • Take the Pledge on our website.

  21. BATEMAN COMPETITION TEAM • Facebook: “To Be Honest” • Twitter: @TBHCampaign • Instagram: @TBHCampaign • www.tbhcampaign.com • Please go like, follow & share everything! • Call: • WBRZ: 225-336-2344 • WAFB: 225-383-9999 • NBC33: 225-766-3233 • WGMB Fox44: 225-766-3233 • The Advocate: 225-383-1111

  22. INTRODUCING: IMPRINT COMMUNICATIONS • PRestige recently went under a re-branding process and will now be called ImPRint Communications. • New Account: BRAVE • ImPRint members will stay after tonight’s PRSSA meeting for a firm meeting. Potential members are urged to attend. • REMINDER: New member applications are due by the end of tonight’s firm meeting & you must be a paid member of PRSSA in order to join. If selected, additional dues of $30 must be paid.

  23. UPCOMING EVENTS • PRAL Luncheon • Who: John Snow & Pat Fellows • Topic: TBA • When: Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Where: Juban’s Restaurant on Perkins Road • Price: $10 if you RSVP online before Feb. 22; $15 after • The student registration code is 6NKMM622.

  24. PRSSA SERVICE: UPCOMING EVENTS • Valentine’s Day Card Making Luncheon for Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital • When: Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 12:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Where: Holliday Forum • For every two cards you make, you will receive 1 point toward your active membership. • Cards will be delivered to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon & be distributed by hospital staff to patients at their Valentine’s Day party.

  25. PRSSA SERVICE: UPCOMING EVENTS • March: Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament • When: Wed., March 20 to Sun., March 24 • Shifts: 7 a.m.-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. & 4 p.m.-8 p.m. • Sign up now at: https://hpta.wufoo.com/forms/r7p4w7/ • April: March for Babies 5K • When: Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 a.m. • Options of volunteering the day of the event, walking/running in the 5K for the PRSSA team or volunteering in the main offices in the weeks prior to the event

  26. PLEASE WELCOME OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PANEL • Stafford Kendall: PRSA-BR President & Owner of Covalent Logic • Lauren Joerg: PRAL Board Member & Communications Specialist at SSA Consultants • Lisa Stansbury: PRSA-BR Immediate Past President & Marketing Manager at Ochsner Health Systems • Sadie Wilks: PRAL-BR Immediate Past President & VP of Administration and Communication at Louisiana State Medical Society • Kristi Williams: PRAL-BR President, PRSSA Professional Advisor & VP of Communications at Louisiana Association of Business & Industry #GeauxPRSSA @staffordk @laurenjoerg @StansburyPR @sadiepr @kbwilliams100

  27. NEXT MEETING • When/Where: Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. in Holliday Forum • Theme: PR Advisory Skills Panel • Speakers (all are Manship alumni): • Claire Biggs: MTV ACT freelance writer • Hope Fuller: PR Specialist at Covalent Logic • Alicia Hoffmann: Marketing Support Manager at Hampton Inn Hotels & Suites New Orleans • Marcus McGehee:Account Associate at NOLA Media Group • Les Patin: Communications Assistant at Louisiana Lottery Corp. • Food will be served at 5:45 p.m.!

  28. BEFORE YOU LEAVE… • Please answer these questions on your exit card: • 1) Rate this meeting on a scale of 1 to 51 = terrible & 5 = awesome. • 2) What was the most valuable thing you took away from this meeting? • 3) Do you have any suggestions about what PRSSA could change or add to this meeting? • Pick up your membership certificate. • Meet with Emily to pre-order a t-shirt or pay dues. • If you are a member or potential member of ImPRint Communications, please stay after for the meeting.

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