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PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING

PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING. Thursday, March 7, 2013. PRSSA Region 5 Conference. When : April 19-20, 2013Deadline to register is April 1 Where : Loyola University New Orleans Theme: “ Geaux for a Good Time: Sport & Hospitality PR in the Big Easy”

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PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING

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  1. PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING Thursday, March 7, 2013

  2. PRSSA Region 5 Conference • When: April 19-20, 2013Deadline to register is April 1 • Where: Loyola University New Orleans • Theme: “Geaux for a Good Time: Sport & Hospitality PR in the Big Easy” • Price: $50sign the sheet being passed around if you are interested in receiving the online registration form • Must register online & mail $50 check to Loyola. • Like their page on Facebook at “Geaux for a Good Time” & follow them on Twitter @geauxgoodtimefor updates.

  3. The 2013 PRSSA National Conference invites you to: Philadelphia, PA Oct. 25-29, 2013

  4. PRSSA SERVICE: UPCOMING EVENTS • Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament • When: Wed., March 20 to Sun., March 24 • Shifts: 7 a.m.-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. & 4 p.m.-8 p.m. • Sign up now at: https://hpta.wufoo.com/forms/r7p4w7/

  5. PRSSA SERVICE: UPCOMING EVENTS • If you can’t physically attend the event, you have the opportunity to earn 1 point toward your active membership per 2 medium sized snack items donated. • Items are due by Friday, March 15. • Items to donate include: • Bags of Chex Mix or chips • Boxed trail mixes or nuts assortments (which contain portioned packs inside) • Platters of cookies and brownies • Any other healthy snack someone can think to donate.

  6. PRSSA FUNDRAISING:“STUDENT SILENT AUCTION” • What: PRSSA at LSU members will be given the chance to auction off their social media and website creation/design services. • Who: Students interested in applying must submit an application. They will receive 1 point toward their active membership for participating. • How: Baton Rouge professionals will bid for your services on a microsite PRSSA will create exclusively for the event. • Starting bid will be $25/hour for each student. • When: The site launch and bidding would occur during Spring Break. • Why: To enhance your professional development and raise $$$ for PRSSA!

  7. 2013-2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS • We removed two positions and added three. • PR Director has been split up into: • PR Directorhandles traditional media • Digital Media Directorhandles online media • Fundraising Directorwill serve on both the E-Board and on ImPRint; must pay ImPRint dues as well. • Service Directorwill serve on both the E-Board and on ImPRint; must pay ImPRint dues as well.

  8. 2013-2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS • Eligibility requirements for potential candidates: • Be in good standing with the University, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and not be on disciplinary or deferred suspension; • Enrollment at LSU both in Fall 2013 and Spring 2014. • Be a Fall 2012 active member. • If you are not sure of your active membership status, you must contact Secretary Hailey Vincent to confirm. • If not, you must confirm that you have received 5 points by March 21, 2013 (elections meeting) in order to be eligible.

  9. 2013-2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS • Candidates must submit a handwritten, completed application to PRSSA Faculty Adviser Jensen Moore-Copple (246 Hodges Hall) by Thursday, March 14 at 5 p.m. Please put in an envelope with your name on it and “2013-2014 PRSSA at LSU Board Application.” • Elections will take place on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Coates 143. Candidates will be required to give a 2-3 minute speech outlining their goals and platform for that office. • Quorum (1/3 of the membership present= 44 people) must be met in order to properly hold elections. If quorum is not met, elections will be held online.

  10. 2013-2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS • When more than one candidate runs for any position, the order of presentations will be decided by a drawing conducted by the presiding officer at the elections meeting. • After all speeches for a specific position have been conducted, the presiding officer will tally up the votes and announce the winner of that position immediately. • All candidates are able to run for up to two positions. If a candidate is not elected his or her first choice, he or she has the option to run for a second. Again, the candidate will be required to give another 2-3 minute speech.

  11. 2013-2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS • The the speeches will be conducted in this order: • 1. President • 2. Vice President • 3. Secretary • 4. Treasurer • 5. Fundraising Director • 6. Service Director • 7. PR Director • 8. Digital Media Director • 9. Historian

  12. PLEASE WELCOME JAY DUCOTE! • LSU alumnus with Bachelor in Economics and Political Science • Jay, according to his website: “Baton Rouge’s finest blogger, food and beverage writer, radio host, culinary personality, chef & hugger.” #GeauxPRSSA @biteandbooze

  13. NEXT MEETING: ELECTIONS & ADVISING NIGHT • When: Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. • Where: 143 Coates • We need quorum (44 members) in order to conduct elections. Tell your friends to come, so they can vote for you! • We are looking for 2-3 seniors and 2-3 juniors to serve as panelists for our advising night. Underclassmen will get the chance to ask panelists tips about scheduling, classes and professors. • Email us if you want to get 1 point toward your active membership for helping us out!

  14. BEFORE YOU LEAVE… • Please answer these questions on your exit card: • 1) Rate this meeting on a scale of 1 to 51 = terrible & 5 = awesome. • 2) What was the most valuable thing you took away from this meeting? • 3) Do you have any suggestions about what PRSSA could change or add to this meeting? • Pick up your membership certificate & card if you haven’t already. • Get your t-shirt from Emily if you pre-ordered one.

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