1. PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014

2. What is PRSSA?
PRSSA is a pre-professional organization dedicated to giving students the chance to gain insight from leading professionals around the Louisiana area in an effort to prepare its members for the real world.
The purpose of PRSSA is to expose students to the inner workings of public relations and further acclimate them with good practices.
Largest student or gin Manship; 7th largest Chpater out of 300 nationwide
Host biweekly meetings featuring profs from around La. Two service events per month, prof development opportunities, etc.

3. $75 $65 365 DUES INFORMATION How much is the membership fee?
for new and returning members
for May graduates
How long does the payment last?
Note:
If you paid in Spring 2013, you need to renew your dues.
If you paid in Fall 2013, you do not need to turn in dues.
365
days

4. DUES INFORMATION, CONT. How do I pay and where?
Checks can be made out to “PRSSA at LSU.” Cash should be the exact amount.
Dues can be turned in at business meetings with your completed membership application in a sealed envelope with your name on it.
Online at
Note: $10 processing fee for online payments. Due date if paying online: Feb. 13.
SPRING 2014 MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, FEB. 20.
Please contact Treasurer De’Andra Roberts with any questions.

5. 2013-2014 PRSSA at LSU Executive Board
Jensen Copple-Moore
Faculty Adviser
Paige Weber
Chapter President
Emily Beck
Vice President
Anna Long
Secretary
De’Andra Roberts
Treasurer
Rowan Knight
Digital media director
Erin Kenna
Public relations director
Alli Bixler
Historian
Malena Moreau
Service director
Megan Gibbs
ImPRint Co-director
Cyone Batiste
ImPRint Co-director

6. LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Committees
Professional Development — Emily
Membership Outreach — Anna
Communications — Rowan & Erin
Social — Alli
Diversity — De’Andra
Service, fundraising and social media policy — ImPRint

7. POINTS SYSTEM Every activity is worth 1 point:
Attending a business meeting;
Participating in a service project;
Involvement in student-run firm, ImPRint Communications;
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.

8. 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;
Access to in-state & out-of- state agency tours.

9. 2 community service events
AWARDS
Active Member
5 points from any event
Star Member
2 community service events
2 fundraising events
1 blog post
All business meetings
Pro Member
2 community service events
1 fundraising event
Half of the business meetings

10. 17 COMMITTEE UPDATES March
The professional development committee will hear from Blake Winchell from the LSU Olinde Career Center on Monday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the importance of LinkedIn. Location TBA. Open invitation to all PRSSA members.
Emily Beck at for more information.
The next PRAL meeting is at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Juban’s Restaurant. Students pay $10 early-bird or $15 at the door. Visit pralbr.org.
Submissions for The PRogress Report are due Wednesday, Feb. 26.
Diversity committee video: 17
Explain why we have a diversity initiative and what the committee’s goal is.

11. SERVICE UPDATE
Together, we created more than 90 cards for the OLOL Children’s Hospital. #geauxPRSSA
“Active” service event for Feb: Diversity Day (nextslide)

12. DIVERSITY UPDATE I am… Upcoming event: Diversity Day: Who I Am
What: Students will pass through Free Speech Alley and color shirts that read, “I am..,” on the front and an open space on the back. Participants are encourage to fill in the space with what makes them different. Participants and other students will then attend a diversity panel in the Holliday Forum with student leaders from different communities.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 18
Where: Free Speech Alley (11 a.m.-4 p.m.); Holliday Forum (6-8 p.m.)
Who: Open to the public
Needed: PRSSA and ImPRint members to sign up for shifts in Free Speech Alley
I am…
Panel members: Deaf and hard of hearing, the girl gang, spectrum, african american culture center, muslim student association

13. Pinterest board of the week
MEDIA UPDATE
Pinterest board of the week
On the blog
The Progress Report
Easy way to get points — write for newsletter or blog, but must be turned in by Feb. 24.
On the blog — 5 things we can learn from Bill Murray about using Reddit for PR, Why Beyonce’s Secret Album was the best PR move ever (under her circumstances), Find your fit: Conduct an informational interview
PRogress Report — Michelle Clement, assoc vp of comms & pr at Louisiana heart hospital; tips on what the “real world” is like and provides tips on leaving college, benefits of informational interviews, leading women in louisiana, aerie says so long to photoshop, “Simple stewardship”  how to write a thank you card, benefits of internships

14. ImPRint Communications
ImPRint Communications, our student-run firm, is now accepting applications for spring members.
Applications are available after the meeting and are due by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb Apps can be turned in to Elizabeth Cadarette on the second floor of the Journalism Building.
For questions,
Ask Megan and Cyone to come up and give brief description of clients and positions members can hold. Ask to stay for next slide (headshots)
@ImPRintCommLSU
ImPRint Communications

15. PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS
Sign up at
bit.ly/careerportraits
February 24
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Feliciana Room
LSU Student Union
February 25
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Holliday Forum
Journalism Building

16. PRSSA 2014 Region 5 Conference Hollywood Under the oaks
@UndertheOaksLSU
#undertheoaks
Hollywood Under
the Oaks
Please encourage all friends to come
National Assembly slide is up next — warn about live tweeting
REGISTER TODAY

17. PRSSA 2014 National Assembly
Each Chapter can send a delegate to make decision about the future of the Society, elect the new national committee and review Bylaws.

18. EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS
When: March 6, 2014
Where: Coates 143
What you need: A completed e-board application, résumé and cover letter turned in to Jensen’s mailbox on the second floor of the Journalism Building.
Deadline to apply: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014
If you’re not applying: Vote! We must meet quorum to elect the executive board, meaning we need as many members in attendance to be present.
Extra: All e-board applicants should notify a current e-board member to receive invitation to the “retreat.”
Recommended that you contact the current position holder. Both lower classmen and upper classmen are encouraged.
Can run down for a position!!
E-board retreat is at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 in the International Room in the bookstore.. Samira Salman will speak on professional development, we’ll answer any Q’s and have fun!

19. BATEMAN CASE STUDY COMPETITION
The Bateman Case Study Competition is PRSSA’s premier national case study competition for public relations students, and gives you an opportunity to apply your classroom education and internship experiences to create and implement a full public relations campaign.

20. Join the conversation using #geauxPRSSA.
JESSICA STEVERSON
Marketing director for the
World Trade Center in New Orleans
Twitter
Originally from Gretna, La.
Graduated from University of Louisiana Lafayette
A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Orleans Parish and regular volunteer for multiple civic organizations.
Join the conversation using #geauxPRSSA.

21. NEXT MEETING When: Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m.
Where: Holliday Forum of Journalism Building
Theme: How to fundraise
Speakers: Chrissy Dupuy, development coordinator, and Connie Boudreaux, marketing coordinator of Cancer Society of Greater Baton Rouge
Bring: dues, e-board applications and regional conference registration forms.
PRSSA at LSU
@prssalsu
PRSSA at LSU
PRSSA at LSU
@prssalsu