University of Hawaii at Manoa What is Public

University of Hawaii at Manoa

What is Public Relations? • Public relations helps an organization and its publics adapt mutually to each other. ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ Agency Corporate Communications Sports and Media relations Travel/Tourism Public/Government Affairs Non-profit Health Care

What is PRSSA? • Founded in 1968 by PRSA • Public Relations Student Society of America • PRSSA Mission ▫ To serve our members by enhancing their knowledge of PR and providing access to professional development opportunities ▫ To serve the PR profession by helping to develop highly qualified, well-prepared professionals • Today, PRSSA has more than 9, 600 members in 284 chapters on college campuses across the country

2008 - 2009 Executive Board • • • President: Marichris Diga Vice - President: Kimberly Seko Secretary: Lora De Leon Treasurer: Kreighton Koga PR Director: Arlen Mc. Cluskey Assistant PR Director: David Kamida Historian: Candace Brady Special Events Director: Sarah Reeves Community Services Director: Chrystin Stalter Faculty Advisor: Tom Kelleher Professional Advisor: Amy Hennessey, APR

7 Reasons To Join PRSSA 7. Network with professionals 6. Money for college through scholarship programs 5. Access to internships and jobs 4. Travel to conferences and events 3. Increase professional development 2. Get an inside glimpse into the world of PR 1. FUN!

Membership Fees • $55 for a full year membership • $82 to become an Affiliate Member (UH System & Chaminade) • Includes: ▫ Get FORUM and PRSSA Bi-Weekly Mailings ▫ Upon graduation, you can become a member of PRSA for only $60 (regularly $225)

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Upcoming Events • • PRSSA Social Bash National Conference Community Service Projects Fundraising Professional Development PRSA Mixer PR Career Day Tour End of the Year Dinner

Questions? • • • Email: uhprssa@gmail. com Website: www 2. hawaii. edu/~prssa Facebook: UH PRSSA Blog: uhprssa. wordpress. com Twitter: UHPRSSA Mahalo!