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Chapter News 

President’s Message: New Year, New Home, New Theme!

Author: Jeff Wilson, APR

Release Date: Monday 9-Jan-12 5:00 AM

Happy New Year! The New Year is a time when many of us take stock in the previous year and look forward to the possibilities ahead. It's also a time for change. The same holds true for PRSA Richmond. The PRSA Richmond Board held a planning meeting in December and has been busy working on the 2012 Strategic Plan, as we gear up for the year ahead. We have many new and exciting changes in store for the Richmond PR community. New Home. After many years of meeting at... [More Info] Posted by: Jeff Wilson, APR

Accredited in Public Relations – APR process is new and improved!

Author: Anne Buckley

Release Date: Sunday 8-Jan-12 6:00 PM

That's right - your Richmond PRSA APR Accreditation Committee has streamlined the accreditation process to make it easier for practitioners to find the time and take the initiative to pursue accreditation. What's new? Beginning in January, members of the APR committee will host 15-minute, mini-informational meetings prior to each monthly luncheon to make it easier for practitioners to get information about the process. These informational sessions will be designed to answer any... [More Info] Posted by: Anne Buckley

Learn about the Mentorship Program

Author: Tom Morris, APR

Release Date: Sunday 8-Jan-12 10:45 AM

Calling all proteges, mentors and anyone interested in learning more about the chapter's mentorship program. The chapter will conduct an orientation session about the mentorship program immediately following the chapter's luncheon Jan. 25. The location of the workshop will be announced at the luncheon. The program matches members who are relatively new to the profession with practitioners who have at least 10 years of PR experience. There is no charge to participate in the... [More Info] Posted by: Theresa House

Interested In Membership? Join In February and Save

Author: Brian Chandler, APR

Release Date: Sunday 8-Jan-12 8:00 AM

PRSA Richmond has confirmed that PRSA National will offer a great membership special during the month of February. Anyone who joins PRSA National at the full member rate of $320 ($255 dues plus a one-time initiation fee of $65) will get his or her local chapter dues paid for the remainder of 2012, a savings of $175. This would cover all the luncheon fees, as well as provide access to the benefits of chapter membership, including networking opportunities, discounted rates on professional... [More Info] Posted by: Brian Chandler, APR

Get Involved in 2012!

Author: Theresa House

Release Date: Saturday 7-Jan-12 6:00 AM

One of the best ways to get the most of your PRSA membership is to get involved. Complete this brief online survey to indicate your interest in different chapter initiatives, and we'll get you plugged in! Complete the survey to volunteer now! Posted by: Theresa House

New Meeting Location: Downtown Richmond Marriott; Still Free Parking

Author: Jeff Wilson, APR

Release Date: Friday 6-Jan-12 7:00 PM

After many years of meeting at the Ramada Plaza Richmond West (previously the Sheraton West), PRSA Richmond has a new home for 2012 - the Downtown Richmond Marriott at 500 E. Broad Street. The Board didn't arrive at this decision lightly. With the Ramada closed, we were forced to find new accommodations, quickly. After an exhaustive review of more than a dozen locations in various parts of the Greater Richmond area, the Downtown Richmond Marriott was the best option for us in terms of... [More Info] Posted by: Jeff Wilson, APR

Public Service Committee Needs You

Author: Glenn Birch

Release Date: Friday 6-Jan-12 8:00 AM

Do you want to have an impact on your profession and your community? Then consider devoting time to the PRSA Public Service Committee in 2012. PRSA Serving RVA is the overall Chapter Theme in 2012.The work of the Public Service Committee will be central to helping our chapter meet this challenge. We'd like to involve PRSA-Richmond members with a broad range of skills, and we invite you to join us. Our goals include: Carrying out a worthwhile... [More Info] Posted by: Theresa House

News for Junior Practitioners

Author: Lane Burgess

Release Date: Thursday 5-Jan-12 2:00 PM

The Next Wave Committee would like to welcome several new members to PRSA Richmond and to Next Wave (members of PRSA Richmond with five years or less experience in the field). Let's start the year off on the right foot with a happy hour on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tavern (7110 Patterson Ave., Richmond, Va. 23229). It was requested that we move further west for our happy hours, so this is middle ground. There are several upcoming events for Next Wave for... [More Info] Posted by: Lane Burgess

Enter the 2012 Virginia Public Relations Awards by February 24!

Author: Tracey Zink

Release Date: Thursday 5-Jan-12 11:00 AM

PRSA Richmond is pleased to host the 65thAnnual Virginia Public Relations Awards - recognizing the most creative and effective communications programs, tactics and professionals from 2011. Lauded as one of the top public relations honors in Virginia, this year's event will be held Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at The Jefferson Hotel. Enter your best programs and tactics This year's event will again recognize public relations programs and tactics with proven success in research,... [More Info] Posted by: Theresa House

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