{"id":6815,"date":"2016-02-26T16:17:11","date_gmt":"2016-02-26T21:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/?p=6815"},"modified":"2018-08-11T12:43:44","modified_gmt":"2018-08-11T16:43:44","slug":"things-youll-love-about-national-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressions.prsa.org\/index.php\/2016\/02\/26\/things-youll-love-about-national-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"Things You’ll Love About National Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In my experience, each PRSSA national <\/span>event<\/span><\/a> is unique. From the grand scale of <\/span>National Conference<\/span><\/a>, to the inspirational events of <\/span>Leadership Rally<\/span><\/a>, to the local charm of a <\/span>Regional Conference<\/span><\/a>, each and every event offers something special. <\/span><\/p>\n

National Assembly, coming up this March 3\u20136, in Austin, Texas, not only offers leadership training and networking\u2014it offers the opportunity to actively shape the future of PRSSA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are five things you\u2019ll love about National Assembly: <\/span><\/p>\n

1. The Ability to Make Close Connections<\/b><\/p>\n

National Assembly, like Leadership Rally, offers an intimate networking environment where you can develop close connections. <\/span><\/p>\n

Each Chapter usually sends only one or just a few members\u2014one of those being the official delegate. Because of this, Assembly attendees have the opportunity to quickly meet and network with Chapter members from around the country. To this day, I haven\u2019t met a group that networks and connects as quickly as the PRSSA crowd, especially at a national event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s the delegate you\u2019re sitting next to during the Assembly meetings, or the fellow members you interact with during sessions, you\u2019ll come out of Austin with a group of fast friends. <\/span><\/p>\n

2. Directly Impacting the Future of PRSSA<\/b><\/p>\n

National Assembly is where the future of PRSSA is decided. During the National Assembly meeting, candidates running for a National Committee position give speeches and are voted upon. Bylaws, housekeeping and other important Societal activities are also conducted. <\/span>
\n<\/span>As a delegate, you have the privilege of being a part of the decision-making body that determines the future of the Society. As a non-delegate, you have the opportunity to observe these ceremonies. From either seat, it\u2019s a special, once-in-a-lifetime experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. The Opportunity to Run for the National Committee<\/b><\/p>\n

PRSSA is led by the National Committee, a group of 15 students and professionals <\/span><\/p>\n

At National Assembly, you have the opportunity to run for a position on the Committee. This may sound clich\u00e9, but whether you win or lose, you\u2019re going to take a lot away from running. <\/span><\/p>\n

From developing a platform, to preparing and presenting a speech to the delegation, to participating in the question and answer session, this is yet another opportunity to learn and grow professionally. <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Learning to Apply Robert\u2019s Rules of Order<\/b><\/p>\n

Robert\u2019s Rules of Order provides common rules and procedures for deliberation. It\u2019s the operating system for the National Assembly meetings. What it does is give everyone in the room the same language to conduct business on. It also centralizes the will of the whole delegation. <\/span><\/p>\n

As a delegate, you get to participate within this context. It\u2019s a truly diplomatic process and it\u2019s an incredible learning experience. You might interact with these rules in the future, but what you\u2019ll take away is more than the semantics. You\u2019ll experience firsthand how a group of individuals from different places and perspectives can make decisions for the greater good. <\/span><\/p>\n

5. The Day-of Competition<\/b><\/p>\n

Want a unique opportunity to collaborate with a group of public relations students from across the country on a communications plan for a real client? I think the better question is, who doesn\u2019t?<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Day-of Competition<\/span><\/a> is a challenging exercise that requires pre-registration. You have one hour with a team of people\u2014that often you\u2019re meeting for the first time\u2014to develop a communications plan that you\u2019ll present for a real client. What you\u2019ll take away from this is not only a portfolio piece, but a story to tell a future employer or internship coordinator that demonstrates how you work with others and think on your feet. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re already planning on attending National Assembly, I wish you the best. I know you\u2019ll have an incredible time. If you\u2019re on the fence, I hope this is that extra push that knocks you onto the other side.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ben Butler is an entrepreneur, marketing communications professional and founder of <\/span><\/i>Top Hat IMC<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u2014a fully integrated marketing communications firm in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can connect with Ben on <\/span><\/i>LinkedIn<\/span><\/i><\/a> and on Twitter <\/span><\/i>@BenButlerPR<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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