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PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING

PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING. Thursday, 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:

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PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING

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  1. PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING Thursday, Sept. 5, 2012

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. THE RUNNING DEAD 5K *Fliers located in the front of the Holliday Forum.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. NEXT MEETING • When: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. • Where: in Holliday Forum of Journalism Bldg. • Theme: Crisis Communication • Speaker: TBA

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