Every year, PRSSA members from around the country gather to share ideas in Chapter Officer Sessions, participate in Leadership Training Sessions and make important decisions about the future of our Society by participating in the annual National Assembly. This year’s event was held from April 4-7 in Albuquerque, NM. We asked on Twitter what you learned from attending National Assembly. […]
From April 4-7, representatives from PRSSA Chapters around the country will arrive in Albuquerque for the PRSSA 2013 National Assembly – marking the first time in more than 10 years that PRSSA has held a national event in New Mexico. At Assembly, new and upcoming leaders from Chapters big and small gather to participate in programming to support Chapter officers, […]
Every PRSSA Chapter has its own recruitment style. Some use more traditional techniques such as posters, mail inserts and all-campus emails to reach possible members. Others host large-scale parties with pizza and refreshments to bring in prospective members. Whatever methods are used, I would argue that being an effective recruiter is one of the most vital skills for a Chapter […]
During holiday break, I reflected on what I’ve learned during my first term as the University of Oregon PRSSA president. Serving as a leader is never an easy job; however, I have learned several significant lessons that I’d like to share. Be positive When you are a leader, the people within your organization may mirror your attitude. This means that […]
We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the April PRSSA Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank co-moderators Vice President of Public Relations, Lauren Gray, Vice President of Chapter Development, Kendall Schmidt and Vice President of Professional Development, Jessica Noonan for leading the conversation. Join us on May 21 at 9 p.m. ET for the next PRSSA Twitter chat. […]
In the business world, we call community service social responsibility. However, it is much more than that — it is building leadership. Our field requires us to be strong communicators and advocates for the public good. We are often the influencers and changemakers in our society. PRSSA Chapters all over the nation are building leaders in their communities. For example, […]
Every Chapter has them; yet, no Chapter knows exactly what to do with them. They’re the members who attend an occasional meeting but never seem to get further involved. How can you motivate your apathetic members to tap into their potential and make the most of their own membership? It is about showing what you can give to them! To […]
As a new school year begins, PRSSA’s 312 Chapters in the United States and one in Argentina will have to adjust to new leadership, new visions and new expectations. Whether Chapter President, executive board member or regular member, you will face a learning curve figuring out each person’s leadership style, especially when planning events, hosting meetings and interacting with professionals. […]
The following is a guest post from Jocelle Untalan, Chapter President from California State University, Long Beach. One of the most rewarding PRSSA events I’ve ever participated in since becoming Chapter President was the PRSSA Leadership Rally. Leadership Rally is a “weekend getaway” in Scottsdale, Ariz., where you can enjoy the scenery while strengthening your leadership skills and learning how […]
