PRSSA AT LSU BUSINESS MEETING Thursday, April 11, 2013

UPCOMING EVENTS Diversity of Thought campaign (D.O.T.) Who: PRSSA at LSU Diversity Committee Where: Free Speech Alley When: Monday, April 22 from 1- 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 from 10 – 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Be on the lookout for DOTs around campus  subject to change b/c waiting to hear back from Campus Life

UPCOMING EVENTS PRAL Luncheon Who: Kerry Andersen, Corporate Director of Media Relations and Public Affairs Topic: Overcoming PR Challenges at Pinnacle Entertainment When: Tuesday, April 23 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Juban’s Restaurant on Perkins Road Price: $10 if you RSVP online before April 19; $15 after Early bird student registration code is NRHGHDNY. Members get 1 point toward active membership for attending, but you need proof!

PRSSA SERVICE: MARCH FOR BABIES 5K When: Saturday, April 27 Where: AZ Young Park (Downtown Baton Rouge) Shifts: *Note—You get a volunteer t-shirt. Pre-Race Prep (5:30-7:30 a.m.): Refreshments, general set up  Need 9 people Race Operations (7-10 a.m.): Registration, set up decorations/signage, passing out water to walkers  Need 11 people. Post-Race (9:30-12:30 p.m.): Man finish line, post-run celebration, tear down  Need 8 people Please remember to share your service experiences via Twitter & Instagram using #GeauxPRSSA!

PRSSA SERVICE: MARCH FOR BABIES 5K 1 active membership point per shift. If you work all day, you get 3 points. If you would like to participate, please fill out the sign up sheet being passed around. Not sure of your availability right now? Julia McGowen by Friday at noon at Phone # T-Shirt size Desired shift

PRSSA REGIONAL CONFERENCE When: April 19-20, 2013 Where: Loyola University New Orleans Theme: “Geaux for a Good Time: Sport & Hospitality PR in the Big Easy” Price: $50  sign the sheet being passed around if you are interested in receiving the online registration form Must register online & mail $50 check to Loyola. DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 15!

REGIONAL CONFERENCE: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The 2013 PRSSA National Conference invites you to: Philadelphia, PA Oct , 2013 If you are interested in attending the PRSSA National Conference, you MUST stay after our last meeting of the semester (April 25) for an informational meeting.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY RECAP 100+delegates voted on 8 PRSSA National Committee positions Of 300+ Chapters & 11,000+ members Robert’s Rules of Order

PRSSA BUCKET LIST Attend PRSSA National Events: Leadership Rally National Conference National Assembly Regional Conferences Apply for the Bateman Team & SCHOLARSHIPS!!! #PRSSANC

VICTORIA A. ROBERTS OWNER OF VAR EVENTS Manship School alumnae Began her career in event planning as a club promoter at age 19. After 10 years in the industry, she opened her own business in Currently serves as Event Chair for Baton Rouge Social Media Association.

NEXT MEETING When: Thursday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m. Where: 143 Coates Theme: Nonprofit PR Speaker: TBA

BEFORE YOU LEAVE… Please answer these questions on your exit card: 1) Rate this meeting on a scale of 1 to 5  1 = terrible & 5 = awesome. 2) What was the most valuable thing you took away from this meeting? 3) Do you have any suggestions about what PRSSA could change or add to this meeting? Pick up your membership certificate & card if you haven’t already.