Archive for August, 2007

2008 Officer and Director Nominations for PRSA National’s Board of Directors

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

If you're a chapter member, you should be getting a letter in the mail with the information about the slate of folks who've volunteered to serve on our National Board of Directors. Here's the link in case you missed it. If you'd like to get in on the action and ...

Sept. Featured Job: Public Affairs Specialist for State Farm Insurance Companies Las Vegas

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Public Affairs Specialist for State Farm Insurance Companies Las Vegas State Farm Insurance seeks a public relations professional to coordinate community relations activities, grassroots legislative involvement, and media relations efforts throughout Nevada. Office location is southwest I-215 area in Las Vegas.

Looking for a new APR chair

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Clark Dumont, APR, has recently stepped down from his position as Director-at-large/APR Chair so that he could pursue a new career opportunity back east. While we wish him well, we're sorry to see him go - especially as we were starting to get things ramped up for this year's APR ...

PRSA Luncheon Seminar on Sept. 21: Mission Possible - How to Handle PR the Right Way

Monday, August 27th, 2007

We’ve all read or watched with horror as public relations nightmares unravel in the national media…embezzlement scandals, labor inequity, product recalls, and just plain dumb mistakes. Moments after we breathe a sigh of relief that we’re not the one in the hot seat, that not-so-objective analyst in us takes over: ...

Pinnacle Award Entries Due Sept. 3-17

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Get the credit you deserve for your hard work. Be sure to submit your Pinnacle Awards entries Sept. 3-17. Check out the website for categories and entry instructions. This could be YOUR year!

Check out UNLV’s Certificate in PR Program

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Are you new to the PR industry and need a quick baptism into the ins and outs of our business? Are you looking to sharpen your writing or strategic planning skills? Need to build your portfolio for future career development? Check out the Certificate in Public Relations Skills Program offered ...

Become a member in September (and October, too)

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Professionals who join PRSA National in September and October have a great opportunity to save on chapter dues and advance their careers. Each new member will receive a free first-year chapter membership when they join during this time period. The cost is $290 ($225 national dues plus $65 initiation fee). ...

Are you up to date?

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Are you missing out on chapter news? Have you noticed that your regular subscription to Tactics or the Strategist is missing? If so, you've probably either let your membership lapse or your contact information is out of date. Our chapter roster is pulled from the records at PRSA national. So, in ...

Don’t forget about our luncheon on Friday!

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Don't forget to register for our luncheon on Fri., Aug. 24 on reputation management featuring CASA. If you or your client/organization have ever been unfairly labeled by the media or your competitors, you won't want to miss this great case study.

Make plans to attend PRSA’s International Convention this fall

Friday, August 17th, 2007

news from the home office in NYC... PRSA’s International Conference Offers Strategies, Knowledge and Tools For Your Success Register today for the premier public relations event of 2007 The world of public relations is evolving with new challenges and opportunities from social media, integrated communications and customer loyalty to branding, buzz ...