WELCOME!

Monday September 9, 2013

Meet the Executive

Board

“Public relations is a strategic

communication process that builds mutually beneficial

relationships between organizations and their

publics.”

What is PR?

What is PRSSA?

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a pre-professional organization for college students interested in public relations, communications and related fields. PRSSA:

Seeks to advance the public relations profession. Advocates for ethical principles, professional

development and diversity. Serves 11,000+ students at 300+ Chapters in the

United States and Argentina.

Member dues

$65 per year Due no later than October 7 Cash or check made out to PRSSA

Give dues to Nicole Sullivan

Includes business cards (opt-in), a T-shirt and all other National & local member benefits

How to join PRSSA

Dues-paying members gain the following

benefits/resources:

Why become a paying member?

Internship database National events Scholarships & awards Leadership experience Competitions

Networking events Mentorship PRSA programs Field trips Writing experience

Exclusive Hunter PR internship

At a local level, you can expect the following:

PRSSA-UD

General Meetings Skill Slams Networking

Events Field Trips Mentorship Fun!

Earn points for attending events

General meetings = 1 point Bring a new friend to a meeting/event = 1 point Skill Slams = 2 points Participating on Communication Committee = 1

point Additional points rewarded based on performance

Participating in Mentor-Mentee program = 1 point Additional points rewarded based on performance

Point System

Top earners can gain prizes and benefits!

Write for the PRSSA-UD blog and

newsletter!

Contracts due to Natalie Hines, nhines@udel.edu by September

23.

Communications Committee

Be a mentor or have a mentor!

Junior & senior members will serve as a mentor to freshmen & sophomore members to provide

guidance on picking classes, professional development, internship advice and more!

Mentor-Mentee Program

Join us for the “PRSSA 101” Skill Slam this

Monday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m., Gore 217

Want to learn more about PRSSA?

Follow us on Twitter @PRSSA_UD

“Like” us on Facebook

Follow us on Instagram @prssa_ud

Use #UDCOMMPR

Take out your phones!

Name Year Major Why you’re here What you hope to get out of PRSSA this year Other clubs you’re involved

in/hobbies/interests

Breakout Groups

Ike Richman

Vice President, Public RelationsComcast-Spectacor

Take our first meeting survey!

Going out in tonight’s email

Skill Slam! Monday, September 16 5 p.m. Gore 217

Next general meeting Monday, September 23 5 p.m., Gore 217

A Cappella Fundraiser Thursday, September 26 6 p.m. Bacchus Theatre

Upcoming Events & Reminders

Jamie Lawlor, President, jlawlor@udel.edu Chelsey Rodowicz, Immediate Past President,

chelseyr@udel.edu Mollie Berner, VP of Professional Development,

mberner@udel.edu Laura Hepp, VP of External Affairs, lhepp@udel.edu Keri Betters, Program Director,  kbetters@udel.edu Natalie Hines, Public Relations Director, nhines@udel.edu Joey Silver, Meetings Director, jsilver@udel.edu Nicole Sullivan, Finance Director, nas@udel.edu Betsey Coulbourn, Operations Director, ecoulbo@udel.edu

Keep in Touch!