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Welcome to the PRSA Richmond newsletter. We've got a great luncheon program planned for you this month, and we're looking forward to seeing you there!
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September Program & Luncheon
Speaker's Name: Brandy King, Southwest Airlines, Senior Communications Manager
Day: Wednesday 29-Sep-10 11:45 AM
Location: Ramada Plaza Richmond West 6624 West Broad Street Richmond, VA
Summary: Effective Crisis Communications ...
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Public Relations is a rewarding profession |
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Author: Carol Kyber |
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Release Date: Tuesday 7-Sep-10 1:00 PM |
Profile: Osita Iroegbu Osita Iroegbu is a native of Richmond, Virginia. Iroegbu is assistant director of university relations at Virginia State University. She is also an adjunct instructor at VSU, teaching public relations courses in the Department of Mass Communications. In that capacity, she integrates service learning, community engagement and social media/traditional campaigning in order to provide students with an in-depth experience and perspective into PR and... [More Info]
Posted by: Carol Kyber
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Professional Development Conference (Hampton Roads) |
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Author: Laura Baliles Osberger |
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Release Date: Tuesday 7-Sep-10 11:00 AM |
The PRSA Hampton Roads chapter will host a Professional Development Conference on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, titled Evolving Your Media Relations Strategy. Keynote speaks include the Communications Director for the American Heart Association's Go Red campaign, as well as the Vice President of Communications for the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau. Please see details below for more information and to register. 2010 Professional Development Conference Evolving Your Media... [More Info]
Posted by: Laura Baliles
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PRSA 2010 International Conference is Oct. 17 |
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Release Date: Tuesday 7-Sep-10 7:00 AM |
Don't miss out! Reserve your spot for the PRSA 2010 International Conference. Your Conference registration grants you access to 88+ Professional Development sessions led by more than 200 leading experts who will discuss innovative technologies and trends that have extended the communications playing field and changed the game. One such expert is keynote presenter, Jim VandeHei, executive editor and co-founder, POLITICO. VandeHei will present his remarks at the Opening General Session on... [More Info]
Posted by: Theresa House
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President's Note: Your Leadership's Impact on PR |
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Author: Denise Baddour |
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Release Date: Tuesday 7-Sep-10 7:00 AM |
I hope everyone has had a great summer by making new memories while cherishing existing ones. As we prepare for the fall, let's start looking inside - not inside PRSA Richmond and our upcoming programs and activities - but let's shift the focus to you and your inward energy, and how this force allows you to accomplish your goals. I want to challenge you as PR & Communications professionals to think more about the HOW in what you do, not just the WHAT. How many times do you stop to... [More Info]
Posted by: Denise Baddour
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PRSA To Consider Expanding National Board Service Requirements |
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Author: Jeff Wilson, APR |
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Release Date: Monday 6-Sep-10 8:00 PM |
As you may know, PRSA will vote on a proposed bylaw amendment change at Assembly in October that would expand the requirements for service on the PRSA National Board. The amendment change would continue the policy of having members who are APR run for the national board. But it would also allow qualified non-APR members to also run. The proposed bylaw change follows: Current Bylaw: Article V, Officers and Board of Directors, Section 2. Eligibility. (a) To be... [More Info]
Posted by: Jeff Wilson, APR
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Join PRSA National in September and Get A One-Year Chapter Membership for Free |
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Author: Jeff Wilson, APR |
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Release Date: Monday 6-Sep-10 7:00 PM |
Do you know someone who could benefit from membership in the Public Relations Society of America? PRSA is offering a FREE one-year Chapter membership when an individual joins PRSA National in September. With PRSA National membership, individuals can: Navigate ethics principles and applications with online resources. Increase their influence in the industry by contributing to professional issues, including The Business Case for Public Relations™. ... [More Info]
Posted by: Jeff Wilson, APR
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PRSA Richmond Welcomes New Members |
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Author: Jeff Wilson, APR |
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Release Date: Monday 6-Sep-10 1:00 PM |
PRSA Richmond is pleased to welcome two new members who joined in August 2010. As always, we would like to thank all members and their employers for the continued support of the public relations profession. Our new members are: Rebecca Gray, senior communications manager, Capital One Tammy Hawley, press secretary, Richmond Mayor's Office If you know of a PR professional who could benefit from membership in PRSA, have questions about PRSA membership or are... [More Info]
Posted by: Jeff Wilson, APR
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PRSA Richmond Seeks Volunteers for Student Shadowing Week |
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Author: Carol Kyber |
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Release Date: Monday 6-Sep-10 8:00 AM |
PRSA Richmond is sponsoring Student Shadowing Week Oct. 25-29 and is seeking members to mentor to area college students. The Student Relations and Diversity Committees are in the process of coordinating the initiative with schools in the Central Virginia area. The program will pair participating sophomores, juniors and seniors with Richmond PR professionals, giving students the opportunity to shadow the professionals to gain exposure and a better understanding of opportunities... [More Info]
Posted by: Carol Kyber
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PRSA Foundation continues tradition of giving back |
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Author: Linda Evans |
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Release Date: Wednesday 1-Sep-10 1:00 PM |
Dear PRSA Members, Recently I was elected president of the Richmond Public Relations Foundation, the arm of PRSA that awards two $1,000 scholarships annually to college students planning a career in public relations. I was pleased to take on this responsibility because I have a passion for our profession and want to encourage and assist the next generation to attain their career goals. Also, since I have worked in higher education public relations for nearly 30 years, I have... [More Info]
Posted by: Linda Evans
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Foundation seeking scholarship applications |
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Author: Linda Evans |
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Release Date: Wednesday 1-Sep-10 1:00 PM |
Students are back on campus, which means it's time again for the Richmond Public Relations Foundation to award two $1,000 scholarships to rising PR Stars. A call for applications flyer has been sent to six area colleges: Longwood University, Randolph-Macon College, VCU, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University and the University of Richmond. Students are asked to send transcripts, resumes and a brief essay about why they want to work in public... [More Info]
Posted by: Linda Evans
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PRSA Richmond Joins Local Organizations for Brown Bag Lunch |
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Author: Jennifer Mullen |
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Release Date: Friday 27-Aug-10 1:00 PM |
The American Marketing Association (AMA), the Legal Marketing Association (LMA), the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Richmond) and the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) will be holding a joint brownbag lunch on Wednesday, September 22 in Richmond. We encourage you to attend and network with marketers and public relations professionals of all levels from a variety of industries. The primary goals of these informal, brownbag lunches are: Exchange... [More Info]
Posted by: Jennifer Mullen
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Sign up for Senior Practitioner Interest Group |
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Author: Judy VanSlyke Turk, APR, Fellow PRSA |
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Release Date: Monday 23-Aug-10 1:45 PM |
Do you have 15 or more years' professional public relations experience? If you do, you'll want to sign up for PRSA Richmond's Senior Practitioner Interest Group. It's a great - and FREE - way to get more from your chapter membership. Senior practitioners get together two or three times a year for special informal programs or activities targeted to the chapter's most experienced members. Past programs have included coffee with visiting national PRSA officers and a... [More Info]
Posted by: Judy VanSlyke Turk, APR, Fellow PRSA
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Save the Date: Next Wave Happy Hour - Tuesday, September 21 |
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Author: Jennifer Guild |
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Release Date: Thursday 12-Aug-10 10:00 AM |
The next PRSA Richmond Next Wave social will be Tuesday, September 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Republic (2053 W. Broad St.). If you are a PRSA Richmond member and have been in the PR field for five years or less, please plan to join us! Becoming involved with the Next Wave group is a great way to meet newer PR practitioners in the Richmond area, bounce ideas off colleagues, get help with a work problem, and network for potential future opportunities. For questions about this... [More Info]
Posted by: Jennifer Guild
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PRSA Richmond announces its 2011 slate of officers |
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Author: Alissa Poole, APR |
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Release Date: Tuesday 10-Aug-10 1:00 PM |
The PRSA Richmond Board of Directors approved the official 2011 slate of officers at its August 10 planning meeting. Nominating Committee Chair Alissa Poole, APR, will present this slate to members attending the September 29 luncheon for a final vote. PRSA Richmond is fortunate to have so many qualified and talented members who are willing to serve on our board and guide our chapter's growth each year, said Poole. These volunteer leaders are critical to the success of our chapter... [More Info]
Posted by: Alissa Poole, APR
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New Edition of Media Directory Now Available |
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Release Date: Thursday 22-Jul-10 1:00 PM |
The Richmond Media Directory includes contact info for print, radio, television and online media sources in the metro Richmond region, as well as contact info for other communications groups and media monitoring/newswire services. Some new features this year are a page of selected local blogs and also a page of selected media Twitter handles. Special thanks go to Mary Lantor, a rising senior at the University of Virginia and a summer intern at CRT/tanaka, who updated the directory for... [More Info]
Posted by: Theresa House
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PRSA Richmond Welcomes New Members |
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Release Date: Monday 19-Jul-10 2:00 PM |
PRSA Richmond is pleased to welcome three new members who joined in June 2010. As always, we would like to thank all members and their employers for the continued support of the public relations profession. Our new members are: Nancy Tait, public relations manager, Science Museum of Virginia Robert Bethea, manager, communications and issues development, Altria Ena Berry, administrative assistant, Altria. If you know of a PR professional who could benefit from... [More Info]
Posted by: Theresa House
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JOBLink--online and free to job seekers!
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Communications Specialist |
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Company: Hanover County Public Schools |
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Date Activated: Friday 27-Aug-10 0:00 AM |
Serves as the school division's public information and media officer. Responsible for the development of district communication... [More Info]
Posted by: Janet Searles
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Sales and Marketing Coordinator |
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Company: Resort Hotel Association |
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Date Activated: Friday 27-Aug-10 0:00 AM |
The Resort Hotel Association (RHA) has an immediate opening for a part-time Sales and Marketing Coordinator. This administrative... [More Info]
Posted by: Bree Brostko
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Account Coordinator |
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Company: Charles Ryan Associates |
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Date Activated: Monday 9-Aug-10 0:00 AM |
Do you want to start your career as the next go-to person for CRA's Richmond client services team? If you have the ability to... [More Info]
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