PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETINGThursday, Sept. 5,

2012

ABOUT PRSSA is a pre-professional organization that gives

students the chance to gain insight from leading professionals around the Louisiana area in an effort to prepare its members for the real world.

Benefits include: Insight from leading professionals around the La. area; Access to PRSSA National and Chapter scholarships and

awards; PRSSA National and Chapter publications and web

resources; Reduced prices to PRSSA National events; Professional development and networking opportunities.

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; 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.

POINTS SYSTEM (cont.) Active Member

5 points from any event.

PRo Member 2 community servce events 1 fundraising event Half of the business meetings

Star Member 2 community service events 2 fundraising events 1 blog post All business meetings

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; First dibs for extra opportunities.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Committees Regional Conference — Paige Professional Development — Emily Membership Outreach — Anna Social Media Policy — Anna Communications — Rowan and Erin Socials — Alli Diversity

DUES INFORMATION How much is the membership fee?

$75 for new & returning members. $65 for December graduates.

How long does the payment last? One full year. If you paid last Fall 2012, you must renew your

membership. If you paid in Spring 2013, you do not have to renew.

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. Checks

Make out checks to “PRSSA at LSU” Cash

Make sure it is the exact amount Online at http://prssalsu.com/membership-requirements/how-to-join

FALL 2012 ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE BY SEPT. 28 DUE TO A 21-DAY PROCESSING TIME. (Note: $10 processing fee for online payments.)

FALL 2013 MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, OCT. 17. Please contact us at prssalsu@gmail.com with any questions.

ImPRint Communications Positions:

Account Executive Research team Promotions team Media Relations team Social Media team Design team team

Must attend tonight’s meeting following Chapter meeting to receive an application.

ImPRint Communications, CONT.

Applications are due Friday, Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m.

Meetings are held every other Thursday of PRSSA business meetings in 216 Hodges Hall at 6 p.m.

www.imprintcommunicationslsu.com

THE RUNNING DEAD 5K

*Fliers located in the front of the Holliday Forum.

2013 PRSSA NATIONAL CONFERENCE

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25 - Tuesday, Oct. 29

WHERE: Philadelphia, Penn. THEME: “Foundation for

Innovation” COSTS: Approx. $1,500 each PRSSA RSVP: Sept. 19 Online Registration Deadline:

Sept. 24 INTERSTED? Sign the interested

list being passed around.

TREASURER SPECIAL ELECTION

We are looking to fill our Treasurer position.

If interested, please email Dr. Moore your resume and cover letter by Thursday, Sept. 19.

Members will vote at the following meeting, which is Thursday, Oct. 10.

NEXT MEETING

When: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. Where: in Holliday Forum of Journalism

Bldg.Theme: Crisis CommunicationSpeaker: TBA