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ISU PRSSA CHAPTER MEETING

ISU PRSSA CHAPTER MEETING. September 17, 2013. Professional adviseR. Lewis Pryor, APR State Farm Insurance. 30 SECOND commercial. WHAT NOT TO DO. Bad Elevator Speech Example Good Elevator Speech Example. PURPOSE. To briefly introduce yourself to a potential contact

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ISU PRSSA CHAPTER MEETING

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  1. ISU PRSSA CHAPTER MEETING September 17, 2013

  2. Professional adviseR Lewis Pryor, APR • State Farm Insurance

  3. 30 SECOND commercial

  4. WHAT NOT TO DO • Bad Elevator Speech Example • Good Elevator Speech Example

  5. PURPOSE • To briefly introduce yourself to a potential contact • Hit the main points of your skills, aspirations, organizations, etc • Often called the “elevator speech” • If you were in the elevator with a potential employer, how would you sell yourself?

  6. NAME • Hello, my name is Hailey Lainer

  7. YEAR, SCHOOL • I am a senior at Illinois State University

  8. MAJOR AND MINOR • I am a public relations major with a minor in psychology.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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!

  15. RECAP • Name • Year, School • Major and minor • Internship, work experience • Positions, awards, achievements • Future plans • Exchange contact information

  16. ANNOUNCEMENTS

  17. 2013-2014 COMMITTEE CHAIRSRELATIONS Cassidy Obis – Blog Stephanie Robertson - Newsletter

  18. 2013-2014 COMMITTEE CHAIRSdevelopment Lauren Ward - fundraising Jessica Perri - socials

  19. 2013-2014 COMMITTEE CHAIRSProgressive image Grace Johnson –Christmas Without Cancer Ali Geary – Her Campus Nick Hebert – Two Blokes and a Bus

  20. 2013-2014 Bateman team • Molly Coyle • Danielle Gombac • Frank Hopper • Lauren Ulrich

  21. T-shirt quilt raffle • Tickets 1 for $! And 5 for $6 • All proceeds go towards our Chapter

  22. Elevator pitch workshop • 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

  23. Upcoming tour Red Frog Events and Zapwater Communication • Friday, Sept. 20 • Mandatory meeting tonight after Chapter

  24. CHAPTER RELATED ABSENCES FROM CLASS • 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. Any PRSSA student listed 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.

  25. National CONFERENCE • Philadelphia • Oct. 25-29 • Last day to register Tuesday, Sept. 24 (next week) • Mandatory meeting after Chapter Sept. 24

  26. PRSA CHAPTER MEETING • How newspaper business and its interaction with PR professionals has changed • Thursday, Sept. 26in Peoria • $25 members, $30 nonmembers

  27. INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY • Deadline to apply: Tuesday, Oct. 1 http://www.gmcommsinternships.com 2014 GM Communications Summer Interns • Media relations • Internal communications • Speech writing • Event planning

  28. INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Questions? Contact Meghan O’Kelly meghan.okelly@allstate.com 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

  29. WRITERS NEEDED Applications due Sunday, Sept. 22 Email your application to HCIllinoisState@gmail.com Questions? Contact Megan Lawler, Maggie Ziemann or Katie O’Rourke Her Campus • Apply to be a writer for a well-known collegiate online magazine • Build your resume and meet other students

  30. TA OPPORTUNITY • 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

  31. T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST Vote which one is your favorite!

  32. Prssa member dues $80 for entire academic calendar year • Deadline:Friday, Oct. 11

  33. 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

  34. MEMBER INCENTIVE POINTS (MIPS) • Points rewarded for various efforts of participation • Most number of MIPS, named “Member of the Month” • E-board recognizes outstanding members in committees

  35. CAREER NIGHT Thanks to those who volunteered!

  36. MARCH OF DIMES Volunteer opportunity • Thursday, Sept. 19 • Spots still open, sign up after today’s meeting

  37. calendar of events 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

  38. BREAK INTO COMMITTEES RELATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRESSIVE IMAGE

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