| The monthly newsletter for the Hampton Roads Virginia Chapter of PRSA | May 2010 |
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Save the Date
2010 Pinnacle Awards Gala
Wednesday, May 5
Please join us for the 2010 PRSA Hampton Roads Pinnacle Awards Gala.
During our elegant evening ceremony, we will be recognizing the best in public relations practices in the Hampton Roads area - the winners of this year's Pinnacle Awards. The event will showcase our finalists so that members can learn more about our industry from the work of their colleagues.
We hope to see you there as we celebrate the importance of public relations, the amazing work of our local colleagues, and enjoy an impressive awards presentation. Also, don't miss the opportunity to experience the Aquarium's brand new $25 million renovation,
Restless Planet!
Wednesday, May 5
6:00 pm
Cocktail Hour and Registration
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner and Awards Presentations
Virginia Aquarium
and Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Cost:
$50 members and military
$60 guests
$30 students
$360 table for 8
Registration deadline:
Noon, Monday, April 26
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A message from the President By Mindy Hughes, APR  Dear PRSA Colleagues:
Over the past few days, I've been thinking a lot about sustainability, but not in the way you might expect. I've been asking myself how we can sustain the excitement and commitment to PRSA Accreditation that was evident at the April 7 chapter meeting while members discussed proposed amendments to our chapter by-laws that would have dropped the Accreditation requirement for president and president-elect.
It was a healthy discussion for our chapter to have, and frankly, one that was overdue. During the course of it, two Accredited chapter members pledged their strong support as mentors for anyone who's ready to pursue Accreditation. And three chapter members indicated they were ready to start, joining three others who are already in the process.
That's great news, and we look forward to helping them on this journey. And, Accreditation is a journey. The process is not easy, but it's well worth the effort for a public relations practitioner who values excellence. Accreditation is the mark of distinction for public relations professionals and a recognized standard in the industry.
PRSA National offers ample resources for people ready to take this career-enhancing step. Locally, President-elect Sid Bridge is planning ways that our chapter can support members who are in the process or who are interested in learning more about it.
Is it time for you to start looking into Accreditation? To find out more about it, logon to http://www.prsa.org/Learning/Accreditation/.
If you're considering Accreditation, please contact Sid Bridge for more information on how the chapter can help you. You can be assured that the Accredited members of the Hampton Roads PRSA chapter will be behind you 100 percent.
Best regards,
Mindy
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Welcome New Member
Joan Lucera
Director of Community Relations
Colonial Services Board
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Proposed By-Laws Amendments Update At the April 7 chapter meeting, members who were present voted on proposed amendments to the Hampton Roads Chapter By-Laws that would have removed the requirement for Accreditation for president and president-elect. These proposed changes were defeated. During the course of the discussion, former chapter president Sean Brickell, APR, Fellow PRSA, shared a letter he received from one of his colleagues, Michael L. Herman, APR, S.A.G.E., Fellow PRSA, the immediate past chair of the PRSA College of Fellows and Recipient of the PRSA 2009 Gold Anvil for Lifetime Career Achievement. Michael spoke passionately about the significance of PRSA Accreditation. Please take a few moments to read his letter here. |
PRSA HR Partners with VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads
The Hampton Roads Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has announced a new Mentorship Volunteer Program, or MVP.
In a partnership with VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads, PRSA will match public relations professionals who wish to volunteer their time with nonprofit organizations that have identified a PR project for which they need support.
The projects could include:
- A special writing assignment
- Media relations assistance
- Web site development consultation
- Social media tips
- Crisis communications guidance
- Media training sessions
- Help in developing a PR Plan
- Branding
- Other (You let us know)
If you are interested in volunteering your time and services to the PRSA MVP, please contact PRSA Service Committee Chairwoman, Elizabeth Evans.
If you know of an organization that may be interested in applying for assistance through the PRSA MVP Program, please complete the application found by clicking here and submit it to eevans@cahoonandcross.com.
Applications are due no later than April 30, 2010, and organizations selected for the program will be notified in May. |
Treasurer's Report
Jessica Kraft, Treasurer
March Income: $4,505.95
March Expenses: $2,383.15
YTD Income: $15,397.60
YTD Expenses: $5,995.04
Total Assets: $29,411.05 | |
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