WELCOME!

1. WELCOME! Monday September 9, 2013

2. Meet the Executive Board

3. What is PR? “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”

4. What is PRSSA? The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a pre-professional organization for college students interested in public relations, communications and related fields. PRSSA: • Seeks to advance the public relations profession. • Advocates for ethical principles, professional development and diversity. • Serves 11,000+ students at 300+ Chapters in the United States and Argentina.

5. How to join PRSSA • Member dues • $65 per year • Due no later than October 7 • Cash or check made out to PRSSA • Give dues to Nicole Sullivan • Includes business cards (opt-in), a T-shirt and all other National & local member benefits

6. Why become a paying member? Dues-paying members gain the following benefits/resources: • Internship database • National events • Scholarships & awards • Leadership experience • Competitions • Networking events • Mentorship • PRSA programs • Field trips • Writing experience • Exclusive Hunter PR internship

7. PRSSA-UD At a local level, you can expect the following: • General Meetings • Skill Slams • Networking Events • Field Trips • Mentorship • Fun!

8. Point System • Earn points for attending events • General meetings = 1 point • Bring a new friend to a meeting/event = 1 point • Skill Slams = 2 points • Participating on Communication Committee = 1 point • Additional points rewarded based on performance • Participating in Mentor-Mentee program = 1 point • Additional points rewarded based on performance • Top earners can gain prizes and benefits!

9. Communications Committee Write for the PRSSA-UD blog and newsletter! Contracts due to Natalie Hines, nhines@udel.edu by September 23.

10. Mentor-Mentee Program Be a mentor or have a mentor! Junior & senior members will serve as a mentor to freshmen & sophomore members to provide guidance on picking classes, professional development, internship advice and more!

11. Want to learn more about PRSSA? Join us for the “PRSSA 101” Skill Slam this Monday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m., Gore 217

12. Take out your phones! • Follow us on Twitter @PRSSA_UD • “Like” us on Facebook • Follow us on Instagram @prssa_ud • Use #UDCOMMPR

13. Breakout Groups • Name • Year • Major • Why you’re here • What you hope to get out of PRSSA this year • Other clubs you’re involved in/hobbies/interests

14. Ike Richman Vice President, Public Relations Comcast-Spectacor

15. Upcoming Events & Reminders • Take our first meeting survey! • Going out in tonight’s email • Skill Slam! • Monday, September 16 • 5p.m. Gore 217 • Next general meeting • Monday, September 23 • 5 p.m., Gore 217 • A Cappella Fundraiser • Thursday, September 26 • 6 p.m. Bacchus Theatre

16. Keep in Touch! • Jamie Lawlor, President, jlawlor@udel.edu • ChelseyRodowicz, Immediate Past President, chelseyr@udel.edu • Mollie Berner, VP of Professional Development,mberner@udel.edu • Laura Hepp, VP of External Affairs, lhepp@udel.edu • Keri Betters, Program Director, kbetters@udel.edu • Natalie Hines, Public Relations Director,nhines@udel.edu • Joey Silver, Meetings Director,jsilver@udel.edu • Nicole Sullivan, Finance Director, nas@udel.edu • Betsey Coulbourn, Operations Director, ecoulbo@udel.edu