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’[email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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
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