1. ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY 2014-2015 CHAPTER OF PRSSA Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 #RedbirdPR

2. Young Alumni Panel Abby Brennan, 2013-2014 Chapter Historian Assistant account executive at Weber Shandwick Bruce Kennedy, 2012-2013 Chapter Secretary Account executive at Motion PR Hailey Lanier, 2013-2014 Chapter President Event and volunteer coordinator at Miller Park Zoo and media relations temp at Country Financial Kaitie Ries, 2012-2013 Chapter President Digital associate at Weber Shandwick #RedbirdPR

3. Announcements #RedbirdPR

4. Mock Application Go to: http://careercenter.illinoisstate.edu/ Click “Hire-a-Redbird” (first tab on the top left of home page) Under “Current Students,” click “Student Login.” In the Search box at the top of the page, type “Triathlon” There are two “positions” you can apply for: Corporate Job or Weber Shandwick Agency Internship Select one, and submit your resume and cover letter (note: you must upload these in one file to your profile in the Hire-a- Redbird database) #RedbirdPR

5. Get Involved Interviews Executive board members will only be available before Chapter at 7:30 p.m. On the following days: Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3, and March 17 #RedbirdPR

6. Antique Show Top of the Class Antique Show 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 Brown Ballroom #RedbirdPR

7. COM Week 2015 April 6 – 10 Inspiring Innovation #RedbirdPR

8. WinterFest Wednesday 4 - 6 p.m. in the Bone Only slots from 4 - 4:30 p.m. available. If you signed up, Ali will send you an email reminder Please wear something PRSSA if you have it, otherwise a nice shirt. Jeans are okay. #RedbirdPR

9. Gift of Hope Campus competition to increase awareness on organ and tissue donation Winners announced at 2015 National Conference (in Atlanta!) Will partner with Gift of Hope to plan an event in April Group of 3 to 5 members Paragraph why you want to be a part and resume Email prssa@ilstu.edu in one PDF by Friday, Jan. 30 Ask Ali if you have any more questions #RedbirdPR

10. Regional Conference Columbia College Chicago and Loyola University Chicago The Loop Chicago: DIVERGENT March 21 Deadline to register is March 9 Cost: $30 #RedbirdPR

11. Dues $80 for the entire calendar year Opportunities include: National Conference, agency tours, PRSA dinners, leadership positons, networking events Deadline is Feb. 17 #RedbirdPR

12. Mentor-Mentee Sign up Available this week #RedbirdPR

13. Apparel Bring money to Lauren Pick yours up! #RedbirdPR

14. Member of the Week Chloe Kasper #RedbirdPR

15. Member of the Month Melissa Guerra #RedbirdPR

16. Innovation & Influence #RedbirdPR A social media forum Tours with agencies that are innovating in social media and breakout sessions Friday, Feb. 27 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. DePaul's Loop Campus (14 E. Jackson, Chicago, IL) Through Feb. 6 - $12, after Feb. 6 - $15

17. Volunteer Opportunities Faith in Action Auction fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 7 4 – 10 p.m. Food provided Regency hotel director@bnfia.org #RedbirdPR

18. Job/Internship Opportunities Summer internships at WTMJ-TV Milwaukee Accepting cover letter and resume through February Summer 2015 Institute on Political Journalism in Washington, DC Deadline: Friday, Feb. 10 For more information, ask Frank or visit www.DCinternships.org/IPJ Preview guide Summer 2015 Paid position Deadline: Monday, Feb. 2 #RedbirdPR

19. Scholarship Opportunities School of Communication For more information, visit http://communication.illinoisstate.edu/ undergrad/scholarshipsandawards.shtml PRSSA National For more information, visit prssa.org/scholarships_competitions/ #RedbirdPR

20. Graduate School Series Graduate school admission secrets 4 – 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 110P Student Services Building Hosted by the Career Center Registration is required #RedbirdPR

21. Facebook Group Join the PRSSA - Illinois State University GROUP Stay informed and get reminders about important deadlines Ex: On Sunday we posted on the group that we postponed the campus clean up volunteer opportunity because of the weather. #RedbirdPR

22. RedbirdPR Stories Instagram campaign to tell our members’ stories #RedbirdPR

23. Social Reverse Pageant (still need to name it) Girls dress like guys, and guys dress like girls! Date and place TBD Cost: $2 Choose your competitors! 2 guys and 2 girls from each committee. #RedbirdPR

24. STLF 7 cities, 9 days, 1 life changing experience Dallas, TX Charleston, SC 2 Classic and 2 Mystery Routes Down payment of $125 For more information, go to stlf.net/chapters/isu #RedbirdPR

25. Calendar of Events Wednesday, Jan. 28 – WinterFest Graduate School Series Friday, Jan. 30 – Gift of Hope application due Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Mock interview (Career Triathlon Phase 3) Saturday, Feb. 7 – Faith in Action event Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Career Triathlon closing ceremony Deadline for dues Friday, Feb. 27 – Social Media Forum Saturday, March 21 – Regional Conference *Don’t forget to sign in* #RedbirdPR

26. Break into committees #RedbirdPR

27. We hope to see you at our next Chapter meeting Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. in SCH 130! #RedbirdPR