PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
IN COOL
NEWS…
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PRSSA at LSU was one of a select
group of organizations chosen to
participate in the Super Bowl
Halftime Show!
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We were recognized by PRSSA
National on social media.
POINTS SYSTEM
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5 Points per semester to be considered an active member.
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Every activity is worth 1 point:
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Attending a business meeting;
Participating in a volunteer effort or service project;
Involvement in affiliated, student-run firm, ImPRint Communications;
Consistent involvement in a committee formed by the Executive Board;
Assistance in fundraising for PRSSA;
Attending a PRSSA workshop or special event;
Writing an article for PRSSA at LSU’s or PRSSA National’s newsletter
and/or blog;
Attending PRSSA National Events, including National Conference,
Regional Conference or National Assembly.
ACTIVE MEMBER STATUS
 Are
able to receive awards given at the end of the
semester;
 Can
run for office;
 Have
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access to PRSSA National Conference funds;
And have access to in-state & out-of-state agency
tours.
 50/108
 Goal
Fall 2012 Members were active46%
for Spring 2013: 60% active membership
DUES INFORMATION
 How
much is the membership fee?
 $75
for new & returning members.
 $65 for May 2013 graduates.
 How
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long does the payment last?
full year.
 If you paid last Spring 2012, you must renew your
membership.
 If you paid in Fall 2012, you do not have to renew until Fall
2013.
DUES INFORMATION, CONT.
 How
do I pay & where?
In person at business meetings with your completed membership
application in a sealed envelope with your name on it.
 CheckAddress to “PRSSA at LSU.”
 CashMake sure it is the exact amount.
 Online at http://prssalsu.com/membership-requirements/
 (Note: $10 processing fee for online payments.)
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 SPRING
2013 MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE BY
THURSDAY, FEB. 21.
 Please
contact Treasurer Emily Beck with any questions.
T-SHIRT PRE-ORDERS
$15
must be paid
today.
Please
fill out your
information on the
t-shirt pre-order
form.
We
are selling our
old shirts for $5!
JOIN A COMMITTEE
Diversity—Emily
Beck
Communications—Paige Weber
Membership Outreach—Hailey Vincent
Professional Development—Jackie Duhon
Social—Jordan Churchman
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE
 Members
are required to:
Spread awareness of LSU’s diverse population while highlighting
individualitymore than just race/ethnicity.
 Write blog posts and articles that will be published on PRSSA’s
website & in PRSSA’s monthly newsletter.
 Communicate, collaborate & participate with diversity groups on
campus.
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 Goals
for Spring 2013:
Begin a PR campaign on Diversity of Thought (D.O.T.).
 Take part in heritage-themed months.
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 Members
meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
 Join the Facebook group at “PRSSA Diversity Committee” for
weekly updates, including location of meetings.
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEE
 Members
are required to:
 Write
blog posts, newsletter articles & post fliers around
campus.
 Suggest creative layouts for different PRSSA at LSU and
PRSSA National publications.
 This
committee does not meet, but frequently
communicates through email & social media.
 Join
the Facebook group at “PRSSA at LSU
Communications Committee” for weekly updates.
MEMBERSHIP OUTREACH
COMMITTEE
 Members
are required to:
 Analyze
data from comment cards.
 Formulate suggestions regarding member services to present
to the E-Board.
 Meetings
time and location will be determined by a
committee consensus. Look out for an email from Hailey in
the coming weeks.
 Join
the Facebook group at “PRSSA at LSU Membership
Outreach Committee” for weekly updates on meeting time
& locations.
PROFESSIONAL DEVLEOPMENT
COMMITTEE
 Members
are required to:
Attend bi-weekly meetings.
 Have an enthusiasm for enhancing their personal professional
development.
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 Topics
such as job interview prep, internship search tips,
networking how-to, and how to create a digital presence will be
discussed.
 Members
minutes.
 Join
will meet bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings for 30-45
the Facebook group at “PRSSA at LSU Professional
Development Committee” for weekly updates on meeting
location and time.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
 Members
are required to:
 Contribute
ideas for PRSSA events.
 Show up to help facilitate.
 Plan PRSSA at LSU’s end-of-the year Membership
Appreciation Social.
 Meetings
time and location will be determined by a
committee consensus. Look out for an email from Jordan
in the coming weeks.
 Join
the Facebook group at “PRSSA at LSU Social
Committee” for weekly updates.
TAKE ADVANTAGE:
INTERNSHIPS
 Please
fill out our internship survey that is being
passed around.
 Ask
Hailey Vincent for PRSSA at LSU’s Internship Code
in order to access the database on PRSSA’s National
website.
 Don’t
forget to tap into your PRSSA network. Talk to
people…you never know who knows who.
 If
you have an internship that you love, let us know!
TAKE ADVANTAGE:
SCHOLARSHIPS
 Only
2% of PRSSA National members apply for their
scholarshipsvisit www.prssa.org to view applications!
 Two
$1,000 PRAL-BR Scholarships are availablevisit
www.pralbr.org to view
 William
J. Michelet Honorary Award
 Jack H. Sanders Memorial Award
 Both due Friday, March 29
2013-2014 EXECUTIVE
BOARD ELECTIONS
 Elections
will take place on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. in
Coates 143.
 Only
Fall 2012 Active Members are eligible to run.
 Candidates
are required to submit a resume and a cover
letter to Dr. Moore by Thursday, March 7 at midnight.
 Candidates
will give a 2-minute speech of why they want that
position.
 All
of the officer positions are described in our Constitution,
which can be found on our website.
PRSSA National Assembly:
Albuquerque, NM—April 4-7
 Chapter
delegates will vote on the proposed bylaw
amendments & elect the 2013-2014 National
Committee.
 Day
of Competition: event where students form groups
to create a PR campaign for a major client on a deadline.
 Leadership
 Mallory
sessions & interactive workshops.
will be running for VP of Chapter Development!
PRSSA Region 5 Conference
 When:
April 19-20, 2013
 Where: Loyola
University New Orleans
 Theme: “Geaux
in the Big Easy”
for a Good Time: Sport & Hospitality PR
 Price: $50sign
the sheet being passed around if you are
interested in receiving the online registration form
 Must
 Like
register online & mail $50 check to Loyola.
their page on Facebook at “Geaux for a Good Time”
& follow them on Twitter @geauxgoodtime for updates.
The 2013 PRSSA
National
Conference
invites you to:
Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 25-29, 2013
BATEMAN CASE STUDY
COMPETITION TEAM
 The
Bateman Competition is PRSSA’s
annual premier national case study
competition for PR students.
 Anti-bullying
campaign targeting Baton
Rouge middle school students
 Tailgate
Event at LSU Baseball Opener:
Feb. 15, 16 & 17
 Volunteers
welcome—Earn a point
toward PRSSA active membership!
 Take
the Pledge on our website.
BATEMAN
COMPETITION TEAM
 Facebook: “To
Be Honest”
 Twitter: @TBHCampaign
 Instagram: @TBHCampaign
 www.tbhcampaign.com
 Please go like, follow & share
everything!
 Call:
WBRZ: 225-336-2344
 WAFB: 225-383-9999
 NBC33: 225-766-3233
 WGMB Fox44: 225-766-3233
 The Advocate: 225-383-1111
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INTRODUCING:
IMPRINT COMMUNICATIONS
 PRestige
recently went under a re-branding process and
will now be called ImPRint Communications.
 New Account: BRAVE
 ImPRint
members will stay after tonight’s PRSSA meeting
for a firm meeting. Potential members are urged to attend.
 REMINDER: New
member applications are due by the
end of tonight’s firm meeting & you must be a paid
member of PRSSA in order to join. If selected, additional
dues of $30 must be paid.
UPCOMING EVENTS
 PRAL
Luncheon
 Who:
John Snow & Pat Fellows
 Topic: TBA
 When: Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
 Where: Juban’s Restaurant on Perkins Road
 Price: $10 if you RSVP online before Feb. 22; $15 after
 The
student registration code is 6NKMM622.
PRSSA SERVICE:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Valentine’s
Day Card Making Luncheon for Our
Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital
 When: Wednesday, Feb. 13
 Where: Holliday
from 12:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Forum
 For every two cards you make, you will receive 1
point toward your active membership.
 Cards will be delivered to the hospital on Wednesday
afternoon & be distributed by hospital staff to patients
at their Valentine’s Day party.
PRSSA SERVICE:
UPCOMING EVENTS
 March: 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/
 April: March
for Babies 5K
 When: Saturday,
April 27 at 7:30 a.m.
 Options of volunteering the day of the event,
walking/running in the 5K for the PRSSA team or
volunteering in the main offices in the weeks prior to the
event
PLEASE WELCOME OUR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PANEL
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Stafford Kendall: PRSA-BR President &
Owner of Covalent Logic
Lauren Joerg: PRAL Board Member &
Communications Specialist at SSA Consultants
Lisa Stansbury: PRSA-BR Immediate Past
President & Marketing Manager at Ochsner
Health Systems
Sadie Wilks: PRAL-BR Immediate Past
President & VP of Administration and
Communication at Louisiana State Medical
Society
Kristi Williams: PRAL-BR President, PRSSA
Professional Advisor & VP of Communications
at Louisiana Association of Business & Industry
#GeauxPRSSA
@staffordk
@laurenjoerg
@StansburyPR
@sadiepr
@kbwilliams100
NEXT MEETING
 When/Where:
Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. in Holliday Forum
 Theme: PR Advisory Skills Panel
 Speakers (all are Manship alumni):
 Claire Biggs: MTV ACT freelance writer
 Hope Fuller: PR Specialist at Covalent Logic
 Alicia Hoffmann: Marketing Support Manager at Hampton Inn
Hotels & Suites New Orleans
 Marcus McGehee:Account Associate at NOLA Media Group
 Les Patin: Communications Assistant at Louisiana Lottery Corp.
 Food will be served at 5:45 p.m.!
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.
 Meet
with Emily to pre-order a t-shirt or pay dues.
 If you are a member or potential member of ImPRint
Communications, please stay after for the meeting.