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Public Relations Student Society of America
Meet the Exec Board
Melinda Lee President
Brea Thompson Vice President
Meet the Exec Board
Trevor Zaucha Sam Moriarty Treasurer Secretary
Meet the Exec Board
Lisa Mahon Rachel Heinzinger National Liaison VP of Agency Relations
About PRSSA
ì The foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications.
ì PRSSA is made up of more than 11,000 students and advisers.
ì PRSSA helps you enhance your education, broaden your networking and launch your career in public relations.
Our History
u We began as Illini PRA.
u As of December 5, 2012 we are officially a member of the national PRSSA.
u Very first PR organization on campus developed to help introduce students to the public relations industry.
Why Should You Join PRSSA?
Networking Trip
Networking Trip
§ Learn about their company
§ Interact with a panel § Company tour § Receive advice from
current Account executives, Account Managers, Hiring Coordinators, etc.
• Have the opportunity to connect!
Guest Speakers
• Throughout the year, we will have guest speakers giving our members advice on many PR related topics
• Past Meeting Topics: • Social Media Tips • Brown Bag Lunches • PR Writing Workshop • Red Frog Recruiting Event • Mock Interview Sessions
Upcoming Presentations
• GOLIN
• Flowers Communication Group
• Walker Sands
• SJ Public Relations
• Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Internships
You receive emails updates on internship opportunities
Networking Opportunities
+11,000 students and advisors
+300 Chapters across the US, Argentina, and Columbia
• National Conference
• Regional Conference
Professional Development
PRSSA helps you enhance your education, broaden your network and launch your career in PR.
• Daily Briefings • Webinars • National Conferences • Regional Conferences
Opportunities to expand your portfolio by implementing a campaign in one of PRSSA’s many public relations case study competitions
Ebertfest
u University of Illinois alum Roger Ebert’s film festival.
u Opportunities to develop public relations experience through multiple committees and positions
u Work on a national campaign
u Join the team! Applications coming soon
Learn more at www.ebertfest.com
Bateman Competition
• National competition • Money prizes • Month- long • Application, 5 members • Meet weekly, competition in
March • Edelman and The Plank Center
for Leadership in PR are sponsors
Illinois PRSSA PR Agency
• Client à Men and Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team
• Committees • Writing • Interviewing • Event planning
Joining/Dues
§ Cost: $65.00 (before fees) § $50.00 is given to PRSSA National § $15.00 is goes to the club for fundraising
§ Membership covers Fall 2015 through Spring 2016
§ Graduating seniors can transfer directly into PRSA
§ National Dues Information § http://prssa.prsa.org/chapters/leaders/dues/
Joining/Dues
§ Pay by October 9th! § https://www.payit2.com/collect-page/74651
§ Dues will be accepted online by credit card. If you have any extenuating circumstances, please contact Trevor at [email protected]
Any Questions?
