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January Program & Luncheon Topic: Panel Discussion on Entering Awards that Win Day: Wednesday 30-Jan-13 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM Location: Jefferson Lakeside Country Club 1700 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, Va. 23228 Menu: Chicken Marsala with chef's choice of vegetable; brownies Summary: Entering Awards that Win The 2013 Virginia Public Relations Awards is set for May 15, and the deadline to submit your entries is right around the corner on March 1. With categories ranging from editorials and public awareness ca... RegisterMapquest | Add to Calendar Posted by: Theresa House
Happy New Year! Can you guess what the most commonly made resolution is? You got it - lose weight, get in shape and become healthier. But truly being healthy includes a balanced life, from making time for friends and colleagues to focusing on personal and professional development. PRSA Richmond can help you accomplish both. This week, I challenge you to identify your professional goals for the New Year and discover how PRSA Richmond can help you reach them.... [More Info] Posted by: Theresa House
You can now submit an entry for the 66thVirginia Public Relations Awards. The application process is officially open and will run through Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m. for regular entries and Friday, March 8 at 5 p.m. for late entries. Late entry fees apply. Visit prsarichmond.org/awards to start completing your award entries. Thanks to a partnership with FormoPro, we've taken the entire application process 100% online. FormoPro is the same company that supports PR... [More Info] Posted by: Theresa House
As you know, our new meeting location for chapter lunches in 2013 will be the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club at 1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228. Located next door to the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, it's convenient to I-64/Glenside Drive and has plenty of free parking. Here's the link to directions from the club's website: http://www.jeffersonlakeside.com/page.php?page_id=5052&name=Directions PLEASE NOTE: Don't put the address into your GPS. For... [More Info] Posted by: Theresa House
If you haven't already done so, please renew your chapter dues for 2013 at your earliest convenience. Your dues will include the cost of the monthly lunch meetings, which start up on January 30, so your renewal should be made prior to the first lunch meeting if possible. When you log into the chapter's website, you'll see a yellow RENEW button that will take you to the renewal page. You can either renew online with a VISA or MasterCard, or you can request an invoice to pay with a check.... [More Info] Posted by: Theresa House
Public Service Committee seeks volunteers PRSA Richmond will once again provide pro-bono work on behalf of nonprofit organizations in 2013 through its Public Service Committee. PRSA members who would like to assist with the Committee's work are encouraged to contact Glenn Birch, Public Service Committee Chair, at glenn.birch@vacu.org or (804) 560-5664. The Public Service Committee will invite local nonprofits to apply for assistance through its Nonprofit... [More Info] Posted by: Glenn Birch
It's a great honor to be recognized by your peers! Be thinking of potential nominees for the coveted TJ Award for Excellence and the Rising Star Award to be handed out at the Virginia Public Relations Awards on May 15, 2013. Learn more about the TJ Award for Excellence and the Rising Star Award. Look for more information in next month's Chapter enewsletter. Posted by: Beth Monroe
The chapter's mentoring program, which matches those who are relatively new to the PR profession with experienced practitioners, is entering its fourth year. Both proteges and mentors say the program is an excellent benefit provided by the chapter to enhance members' networking and professional skills. The program is of special appeal to members who also participate in the Next Wave and Senior Practitioner sections. But it's open to all members who wish to benefit from a mentoring... [More Info] Posted by: Theresa House
If you have 15 or more years of professional PR experience, you're eligible to participate in the chapter's Senior Practitioner Interest Group. No extra cost, no formal meetings, no strings attached. And all it takes to participate is a request that your e-mail address be added to the listserve maintained by Judy VanSlyke Turk, PhD, APR, Fellow PRSA who is the coordinator for the group. Plans for 2013 include several networking events (the first will probably be in... [More Info] Posted by: Judy VanSlyke Turk, APR, Fellow PRSA
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