PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETINGThursday, Feb. 7,

2013

IN COOL NEWS…

PRSSA at LSU was one of a select group of organizations chosen to participate in the Super Bowl Halftime Show!

We were recognized by PRSSA National on social media.

POINTS SYSTEM

5 Points per semester to be considered an active member.

Every activity is worth 1 point: 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 access to PRSSA National Conference funds;

And have access to in-state & out-of-state agency tours.

50/108 Fall 2012 Members were active46%

Goal 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 long does the payment last? One 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.

CheckAddress to “PRSSA at LSU.” CashMake sure it is the exact amount. Online at http

://prssalsu.com/membership-requirements/ (Note: $10 processing fee for online payments.)

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 BeckCommunications—Paige WeberMembership 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 individualitymore 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. Goals for Spring 2013:

Begin a PR campaign on Diversity of Thought (D.O.T.). Take part in heritage-themed months.

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.

Topics such as job interview prep, internship search tips, networking how-to, and how to create a digital presence will be discussed.

Members will meet bi-weekly on Tuesday evenings for 30-45 minutes.

Join 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 scholarshipsvisit www.prssa.org to view applications!

Two $1,000 PRAL-BR Scholarships are availablevisit www.pralbr.org to viewWilliam J. Michelet Honorary Award Jack H. Sanders Memorial AwardBoth 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-

7Chapter 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 sessions & interactive workshops.

Mallory will be running for VP of Chapter Development!

PRSSA Region 5 Conference

When: April 19-20, 2013

Where: Loyola University New Orleans

Theme: “Geaux for a Good Time: Sport & Hospitality PR in the Big Easy”

Price: $50sign the sheet being passed around if you are interested in receiving the online registration form

Must register online & mail $50 check to Loyola.

Like 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

INTRODUCING: IMPRINT

COMMUNICATIONSPRestige 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 LuncheonWho: John Snow & Pat FellowsTopic: TBAWhen: Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m.-

1:30 p.m.Where: Juban’s Restaurant on Perkins RoadPrice: $10 if you RSVP online before Feb. 22;

$15 afterThe 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 from 12:30 a.m.-

2:30 p.m.Where: Holliday ForumFor 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 5KWhen: 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 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 51 =

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.