ISU PRSSA CHAPTER MEETING

September 17, 2013

ISU PRSSA CHAPTER MEETING

Lewis Pryor, APRState Farm Insurance

PROFESSIONAL ADVISER

30 SECOND COMMERCIAL

WHAT NOT TO DO

Bad Elevator Speech Example

Good Elevator Speech Example

PURPOSE

To briefly introduce yourself to a potential contactHit the main points of your skills, aspirations, organizations, etcOften called the “elevator speech”

If you were in the elevator with a potential employer, how would you sell yourself?

NAME

Hello, my name is Hailey Lainer

YEAR, SCHOOL

I am a senior at Il linois State University

MAJOR AND MINOR

I am a public relations major with a minor in psychology.

INTERNSHIP/WORK EXPERIENCE

As an member of PRSSA since my freshman year, I have served as the Socials Chair as well as the Newsletter Chair.

POSITIONS, AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS

As the current president for ISU’s Chapter of PRSSA I oversee all chapter activities and the chapter ’s student run firm, manage the executive board and directors, and edit all the chapter publications.

FUTURE PLANS

Right now I am enjoying being President of our organization and using it as a great learning experience.

Long-term, I am looking for a job that will allow me to pursue my passion for the PR field, and I am very interested in working for an agency.

CONNECT WITH ME

Would you mind if I gave you my business card?Can I leave my business card with you, I’d love to discuss

________ more with you. Fill in the blank with organization, project, individual, etc

Also, ask if they are on LinkedIn and if they would mind connecting with you.

QUESTIONS?

We will be sending out this PowerPoint along with tonight ’s meeting minutes

Take a look at it if you need a refresher before any interview you may get AND before the speed networking event next week

Remember to breathe and stay calm during your 30-second commercial

Have confidence! You know what to talk about because YOU are the subject

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!

Take a couple minutes to follow the format and come up with your own

Would anyone like to share? If you would like more help, PLEASE feel free to come speak with

us after the meeting, or send us your typed 30-second commercial for revisions.

We love to hear your submissions and are always happy to help you!

RECAP

Name Year, SchoolMajor and minor Internship, work experiencePositions, awards, achievementsFuture plansExchange contact information

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Cassidy Obis – Blog Stephanie Robertson - Newsletter

2013-2014 COMMITTEE CHAIRSRELATIONS

Lauren Ward - fundraising Jessica Perri - socials

2013-2014 COMMITTEE CHAIRSDEVELOPMENT

2013-2014 COMMITTEE CHAIRSPROGRESSIVE IMAGE

Grace Johnson –Christmas Without

Cancer

Ali Geary – Her Campus Nick Hebert – Two Blokes and a Bus

Molly CoyleDanielle GombacFrank HopperLauren Ulrich

2013-2014 BATEMAN TEAM

Tickets 1 for $! And 5 for $6

All proceeds go towards our Chapter

T-SHIRT QUILT RAFFLE

Create your own 30 second elevator pitch

Network and practice your pitch with PR professionals

Please dress nicer, no jeans or t-shirts

Tuesday, Sept. 24

ELEVATOR PITCH WORKSHOP

Red Frog Events and Zapwater Communication Friday, Sept. 20Mandatory meeting

tonight after Chapter

UPCOMING TOUR

Any PRSSA student l isted to be excused for an agency tour or other Chapter activity must:

Follow the policies and expectations given in a class’ syllabus.

At least three calendar days before the event, schedule either (1) the taking of an exam or quiz or (2) the completion of an assignment for a class that would be missed.

Failure to abide by this policy will result in consequences determined by the instructor, which may include receiving a score of zero (0) or a failing grade (F) for the exam, quiz, or assignment.

NOTE: If there the class’ syllabus has a different policy, it would take precedence over this one.

CHAPTER RELATED ABSENCES FROM CLASS

PhiladelphiaOct. 25-29Last day to register

Tuesday, Sept. 24 (next week)

Mandatory meeting after Chapter Sept. 24

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

How newspaper business and its interaction with PR professionals has changed

Thursday, Sept. 26 in Peoria

$25 members, $30 nonmembers

PRSA CHAPTER MEETING

2014 GM Communications Summer InternsMedia relationsInternal

communicationsSpeech writing Event planning

Deadline to apply: Tuesday, Oct. 1

http://www.gmcommsinternships.com

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Allstate Insurance Northbrook office looking

for part-time (8-12 hours/week) for Oct-Dec start date and possibility of an extension

Primarily writing, creating/pitching press releases, newsletter creation

$15/hour

Questions? Contact Meghan O’Kellymeghan.okelly@allstate.com

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Her CampusApply to be a writer

for a well-known collegiate online magazine

Build your resume and meet other students

Applications due Sunday, Sept. 22

Email your application to HCIllinoisState@gmail.com

Questions? Contact Megan Lawler, Maggie Ziemann or Katie O’Rourke

WRITERS NEEDED

Thinking about becoming a TA for COM 178? Anyone interested in learning more or applying for the position should email Tom Lamonica talamon@ilstu.edu

TA OPPORTUNITY

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

Vote

which

one is

your

favorite!

$80 for entire academic calendar year Deadline:

Friday, Oct. 11

PRSSA MEMBER DUES

MENTOR MENTEE PROGRAM

Get paired up with another PRSSA member

Great opportunity to meet others and attend special socials just for those in the program

Sign up by Friday, Sept. 20

Points rewarded for various efforts of participationMost number of MIPS, named “Member of the Month”E-board recognizes outstanding members in committees

MEMBER INCENTIVE POINTS (MIPS)

Thanks to those who volunteered!

CAREER NIGHT

Volunteer opportunity

Thursday, Sept. 19Spots still open, sign

up after today’s meeting

MARCH OF DIMES

March of Dimes -- Thursday, Sept. 19

Red Frog Events and Zapwater Tour -- Friday, Sept. 20

Elevator Pitch Workshop -- Tuesday, Sept. 24

National Conference – last day to register/mandatory meeting after Chapter -- Tuesday, Sept. 24

PRSA Chapter meeting -- Thursday, Sept. 26

Membership dues -- Friday, Oct. 11

Last day to sign up for member mentee program -- Monday, Sept. 23

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BREAK INTO COMMITTEES

RELATIONS DEVELOPMENT

PROGRESSIVE IMAGE