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Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:05:21 GMT

Spotlight on 2010 "Rising Star" Recipient Greg Surber

At this spring's Commonwealth Awards ceremony at The Jefferson Hotel, PRSA Richmond announced the winner of its inaugural Rising Star Award: Greg Surber. We sat down with Greg recently to get to know more about him and what winning the award has meant to him.

Read the interview, and learn more about this rising star.

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Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:34:20 GMT

PRSA International Conference comes to Washington, D.C

Join thousands of communications professionals in Washington, D.C., the epicenter of thought leadership, for the PRSA 2010 International Conference, Oct. 16–19. Register before August 27 and save $200!

Take part in more than 80 sessions within four tracks focusing on innovative strategies, effective tactics and techniques, specialization and practice areas, and the Business Case for Public Relations ^TM. The Conference also features additional emphasis on the latest strategies in social media and public affairs. (more)

Join PRSA Richmond

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:54:58 GMT

The Public Relations Society of America is the world’s largest organization for public relations professionals with more than 28,000 professional and student members in 112 chapters nationwide. Membership in PRSA is open to those engaged in the practice of public relations. Complete the PRSA National Application Complete the PRSA National online application now! Complete the PRSA Richmond Application PRSA Richmond Membership Application Unless you are eligible for a national member special, PRSA Richmond dues are $175 per calendar year.* If you enroll on or after June 1, then your dues are $87.50. Dues include your meals at our monthly speaker programs, access to our membership and media directories, member rates for local professional development and Virginia PR Awards programs and more. Before completing the local application, call Sara Hunt at (804) 994-1120 to see if you are eligible for any member specials and/or to get special instructions for completing the...

Diversity Profile: Malcolm Holmes

Tue, 04 May 2010 12:25:17 GMT

To whom much is given, much is required (This is the first in a multi-part series celebrating our PRSA members) Malcolm Holmes is a native of Caroline County, Virginia. An active member of Jericho Baptist Church in Caroline County, he currently serves as a member of the Board of Deacons, the Board of Trustees, several choirs, and as a Sunday school teacher for students aged 9-13. Holmes is director of marketing and public relations and special assistant to the president at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College where he has been employed since 1993. In that capacity, he oversees an integrated marketing program including media relations, advertising, publications management, special events, legislative affairs, community relations, and web development. He has a master of arts in media and communications with a specialization in public relations from Norfolk State University. He is also a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Mass...

Diversity in Communications: Enriching PRSA Richmond

Mon, 03 May 2010 14:03:17 GMT

One of the goals in the chapter’s strategic plan is to increase the awareness of the importance of diversity within the PR industry among PRSA Richmond members. As part of that goal, the diversity committee along with the rest of the Board has developed “Diversity in Communications: Enriching PRSA Richmond.” In the upcoming months we’ll be featuring members who represent diverse backgrounds in race, ethnicity and the communication industry, and what their experiences bring to the PR profession.

See our insightful Q&A inaugural profile featuring Malcolm Holmes.

If you would like to suggest a PRSA Richmond member to feature, let us know. Our goal is to highlight and grow our members that enrich PRSA Richmond.

Other plans for the upcoming year include the continuation of the fall mentoring program with area universities and programs devoted to diversity in communications. If you have suggestions or would like to be a part of this committee, contact Diversity Committee Chair, Carol Kyber by calling 804-678-9619 or by email at ckyber1@comcast.net.

Diversity in Communications: Enriching PRSA Richmond

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:28:07 GMT

Through this initiative, we'll feature members who represent diverse backgrounds in race, ethnicity and the communication industry, and what their experiences bring to the PR profession.

Featured Professionals

Malcom Holmes

Independent Practitioners Alliance

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:09:33 GMT

Independent Practitioners Alliance Richmond is a thriving market for independent public relations practitioners. Our talented independents and small firms enjoy client engagements of all sizes and types, as these practitioners often offer their clients decades of experience (from PR firms to corporations to the newsroom) without the overhead of large companies. Richmond’s independent consultants and small firms are nimble and seasoned with a passion for the entrepreneurial spirit. About Our Special Interest Section The PRSA Richmond Independent Practitioners Alliance provides resources and a virtual gathering place for independent practitioners and small firms, whether they work alone or in teams, from home, small or shared offices. The Alliance enables independent practitioners to network and share information with, and seek advice from, other PRSA members who share their entrepreneurial interests. The Section's purpose is to strengthen the independent sector in the...

2010 Signature Sponsors

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:29:01 GMT

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Virginia Public Relations Awards

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:54:49 GMT

Commonwealth Awards: 63rd Annual Virginia Public Relations Awards Register for the May 6 awards ceremony now! As Virginia’s capital chapter, PRSA Richmond is proud to have recognized public relations talent from across the Commonwealth for 63 years. In 2010, we are rechristening our awards show to reflect that pride. The awards will continue to celebrate the most creative and effective communications programs and tactics with a few new twists: What’s New in 2010: AWARD NAMES: In response to participant feedback, the award categories have been newly branded this year: - PR Programs will be recognized with “The Commonwealth Award” (and “The Commonwealth Award of Merit”). - PR Tactics will be recognized with “The Capital Award” (and “The Capital Award of Merit”). INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: The chapter will honor a Tom Morris, APR, with the “Thomas Jefferson Award,” and we’ve also added a new...

Past Presidents-RPRA

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:44:32 GMT

1993-94 David Blum, APR 1992-93 Aimee Noonan 1991-92 Paul Miller 1990-91 Anne Taylor 1989-90 Elise Lemmond 1988-89 Sue A. Brinkerhoff 1987-88 Charlotte K. Evans 1986-87 Suzanne H. Munson 1985-86 Mark I. Singer 1984-85 James M. Enroughty, Jr. 1983-84 Betsy Deekens* 1982-83 Robert E. Bateman* 1981-82 Barbara A. Garrett 1980-81 John R. Burke, APR 1979-80 Roscoe E. Puckett, Jr., APR 1978-79 Richard H. Carlton 1977-78 Robert J. Grey* 1976-77 D. Brickford Rider, APR 1975-76 Marian G. Mahon 1974-75 G. Richard Wainwright 1973-74 James M. Frye 1972-73 Milton J. Elliott, III 1971-72 Patricia R. Perkinson* 1970-71 Joseph F. Awad, APR, Fellow PRSA* 1969-70 Edgar J. Fisher, Jr. 1968-69 Thomas R. Fulghum, IV* 1967-68 Jule E. Bolio 1966-67 Irby N. Hollans, Jr.* 1965-66 Beverley L. Britton* 1964-65 T. Preston Turner 1963-64 P.M. Jackson* ...

Past President-ODC Chapter of PRSA

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:40:06 GMT

1994 Jayna Eller Velo, APR 1993-94 Rick Bragga, APR 1992-93 Doug Cochran, APR 1991-92 Elise C. Hughes 1990-91 Kimberlie J. Farlow, APR 1989-90 Brian Regrut, APR 1988-89 Raymond F. Kozakewicz, APR 1987-88 Lou Anne Nabhan, APR 1986 David T. Shufflebarger, APR 1985 Patricia M. Berg, APR 1984 Cheryl Gonzales Yancey, APR 1983 John E. Gullett, APR 1982 Frank J. McNally 1981 Michael D. Whitlow, APR 1980 P. Lee Starkey, APR 1979 A. Prescott Rowe, APR 1978 D. Brickford Rider, APR 1977 Norman G. Beatty, APR* 1976 William M. Dietrick, APR, Fellow PRSA* 1975 David M. Clinger, APR 1974 Charles H. Zeanah* 1973 Patricia R. Perkinson* 1972 Richard B. Sessoms, APR 1971 Joseph F. Awad, APR, Fellow PRSA* 1970 George E. O’Hara 1969 Dean G. Grogan 1968 Robert W. Jeffrey 1967 Beverley L. Britton, APR* 1966 Beverley R. Lawler* 1965 Henry E. Thomas* ...

2010 Board of Directors

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:48:39 GMT

2010 PRSA Richmond Board of Directors OFFICERS President Denise Baddour Luck Stone Corporation 804-784-8259 dbaddour@luckstone.com President-Elect Tina Lambert Virginia Society of CPAs 804- 612-9416 tlambert@vscpa.com 1st Vice President (Programs) Jennifer Curtis, APR International Hospital for Children 804-282-8830 jcurtis@healachild.org 2nd Vice President (Awards) Laura Baliles Handcrafted Communications & Events 804-387-5191 laura@handcraftedcommunications.com 3rd Vice President (Membership) Jeff Wilson, APR CRT/tanaka 804-675-8175 jwilson@crt-tanaka.com Treasurer Brian Chandler, APR Virginia Blood Services 804-213-4133 bchandler@vablood.org Secretary Camille Coy SB&A 804-612-0430 camille@sbanda.com COMMITTEE CHAIRS Thomas Jefferson Awards Rachel Beanland, APR University of Richmond 804-289-8418 rbeanlan@Richmond.edu Accreditation Pam Lepley, APR VCU ...

Public Service

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:26:35 GMT

Public Service Assistance for Nonprofits PRSA Richmond invites Richmond-area nonprofit organizations to apply for public relations counsel and assistance. Examples could include: Putting together a Media Kit (with sample news releases, talking points, social media tips)Creating awareness of your organization or an issue that is important to your organizationGenerating media coverage of an event Participation by PRSA Richmond does not imply the chapter’s endorsement of the project/event. Interested organizations should complete this application and include support materials that describe the organization and the type of assistance needed. Applicants must represent a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and need public relations counsel and assistance for a specific project/event that will occur during 2010. How to Apply The application deadline is April 2, 2010. To apply, complete the application form, attach supporting documents (including any...

The Next Wave

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:08:23 GMT

Are you a Richmond PRSA member who is new to the practice of public relations? Join The Next Wave, a special interest section for junior practitioners with five years or less relevant public relations experience. Come socialize and network with peers or get career advice from top-level local practitioners.

This group meets two to three times annually. For more information on upcoming events and/or questions on this special interest section, please contact Jennifer Guild at jguild@vahistorical.org.

Thomas Jefferson Award for Excellence in Public Relations

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:42:40 GMT

At the Commonwealth Awards, PRSA Richmond’s Virginia Public Relations Awards, PRSA Richmond recognizes extraordinary achievement by an individual working in the field of public relations. Winners of the Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Relations exemplify the best in the profession. The program is open to public relations practitioners in the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. The Thomas Jefferson Award was instituted as an annual peer award in 1998. It continues a tradition begun in 1962 by the former Old Dominion Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. In that program, however, the major award was presented to a community leader, and the public relations award was only occasionally presented. Nomination forms for the Thomas Jefferson Award are included in this year’s 2010 Commonwealth Awards Call for Entries. Nominations are due the same day as all other Commonwealth Award submissions, Feb. 26, 2010. Nominees should demonstrate excellence in the...

Students

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:41:51 GMT

PRSA-Richmond provides strong support for the Public Relations Student Society of America chapters in Richmond and the surrounding areas. Currently, the PRSA-Richmond chapter sponsors an active PRSSA chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University. Learn more by contacting: PRSA-Richmond Student Relations Chair: Julia Webster Virginia Commonwealth University PRSSA Advisor: Carol Mawyer PRSSA chapters are open to students from all area colleges and universities. PRSA nurtures practitioners, starting at the college level and provides resources and mentorships, which ultimately will result in a successful public relations career and an ideal PRSA membership candidate. Learn more about establishing a PRSSA chapter at your school. Membership definitely has its privileges! Becoming a member of PRSSA is easy, as well as a great career move! From leadership training to networking with professionals, and scholarship opportunities, the benefits of membership are many. Learn more about PRSSA...

About PRSA Richmond

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:59:48 GMT

PRSA Richmond is a professional association serving Central Virginia public relations practitioners. The chapter and the national organization, PRSA, are both marking more than a half-century of bringing professionals together to enhance the practice, to provide an exchange of experiences and ideals, and to promote professional development. PRSA Richmond was created in 1995 through the merger of two long-established and respected regional organizations, the Richmond Public Relations Association and the Old Dominion Chapter PRSA. The RPRA was a Richmond-based public relations group formed in 1946. The ODC was formed in 1961 serving professionals across Virginia. With the formation of two other PRSA chapters serving Tidewater and Western Virginia, ODC had refocused its group on Central Virginia and found itself sharing many goals and members with RPRA. The two groups united in 1995 to become a single, stronger organization. Monthly Luncheon Programs PRSA Richmond hosts a monthly...

2009 PRSA Richmond Board of Directors

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:54:12 GMT

OFFICERS Name Position Contact Information Alissa Poole, APR President 690-2686 alissampoole@verizon.net Denise Baddour President-Elect 784-8259 dbaddour@luckstone.com Jeff Wilson, APR 1st VP (Professional Development) 675-8175 jwilson@crt-tanaka.com Melissa Jones 2nd VP (Awards) 762-9400 melissajones@freeagentsmarketing.com Tina Lambert 3rd VP (Organizational Development) 270-5344 tlambert@vscpa.com Cherika Ruffin Treasurer ...

Donate to the Richmond Public Relations Foundation

Mon, 11 May 2009 09:43:30 GMT

The foundation's 2009 fundraising goal is $5,000.

If you’d like to make a contribution by check, please mail your check, made payable to the Richmond Public Relations Foundation, to P.O. Box 29232, Richmond, VA 23242.

Make an online contribution by debit card or credit card to the Richmond Public Relations Foundation

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Applying for a Foundation Scholarship

Mon, 11 May 2009 09:42:35 GMT

Applicants need not be public relations majors, but plan to work in public relations upon graduation to win. To apply for one of the scholarships, please prepare and submit the following items: 1. A copy of your college transcripts, to include current grade point average 2. A resume, to include work experiences and internships 3. A typed, doubled spaced, single page essay on Why I want to work in Public Relations The application materials should be mailed to: The Richmond Public Relations Foundation P.O. Box 29232 Richmond, VA 23242 Application materials must be received by May 1, 2009 Only students from Longwood University, Randolph-Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University and the University of Richmond are eligible for these scholarships. Selection of the scholarship winners will be made in July and the scholarships will be awarded in...