PRSA Updates
New Member? Join in March and Get a Section Membership for Free!
March 2012 Membership Promotion — Free Section PRSA’s March 2012 membership campaign offers new members joining during the month a free Professional Interest Section membership for one year. Current members receive $20 off a Section of their choice when they add it to their PRSA membership. There are certain restrictions, so please visit the Chapter Leadership Toolkit section of MyPRSA for full details. Free Section (for new members): promotion code MAR12 $20 off a Section (for current members): promotion code SEC12 Promotion materials are available on the Chapter Leadership Toolkit section of MyPRSA. If you would like hard copies of the promotional flyer,...
Read MoreHelp Judge the PRIME Awards
Attention members! We need help judging the on Tuesday, March 13. Judging will be at Blood Assurance in downtown Chattanooga in the Board Room on the third floor from 1-7 p.m. You do not have to stay the entire time, but we would appreciate a commitment of at least one hour if you choose to help. If you have never judged PR awards before, don’t worry, we will guide you through the process. Snacks and drinks will be provided. If you would like to help or have any questions, please e-mail Jacquelyn Webb at jacquelyn.webb@mckee.com. The Central Iowa Chapter will judge our Incline Awards later this...
Read MoreTake a PRSA Survey on PR & Wikipedia
The Public Relations Society of America is currently conducting a survey regarding Wikipedia and public relations. The national organization is calling for all members to participate regarding the role of PR practitioners and engaging in Wikipedia. Per the note from Gerard Corbett, PRSA CEO and Chair: I am writing you today to provide information on a matter of importance to every PRSA member. PRSA has been engaging in a series of discussions regarding the proper role of public relations professionals in editing entries on Wikipedia, the self-described “free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.” Given that Wikipedia is one of the most widely used information resources...
Read MoreLookout Chapter Sponsors
The Lookout Chapter is one of 116 PRSA chapters throughout the United States. The national Public Relations Society of America, headquartered in New York City, is the largest professional organization for public relations practitioners and has nearly 20,000 members.