[OrCapPRSA] Message from PRSA Chapter President Susan Appleby

[Sally Ridenour]

PRSA Capital Chapter Update
September 16, 2013

Nominations Committee being formed for 2014 Board 

As we move into fall and our annual chapter elections, it is the perfect time for all of us to think about the future of our chapter and what we’d like to see happen. First I would like to thank and recognize our current board members.

Susan Appleby, President
Harvey Gail – Past President – Founding member
Shannon Priem, APR – Secretary/Treasurer – Founding member 
Sally Ridenour, APR – VP Communications – Founding member
Nicole Miller – VP Professional Development
Mara Woloshin, APR – VP Membership
Anthony Tham – VP Web Design/Social Media
Rick Osborne – President Elect

The hard work of the board this year has resulted in an increase in participation and recognition by national PRSA. Salem will be the first chapter in Oregon to welcome PRSA’s President, Bill Murray who will fly here from NYC for the program in March 2014. This statewide event will be an incredible opportunity to learn more about PRSA and the future of our industry.

Several of our long time board members will be stepping aside in 2014, creating an opportunity for additional chapter members to get involved in PRSA leadership.  This is the perfect time to step up and make our chapter even more successful. Get involved! Our chapter has many talented members with great insight. We need your good ideas to move us forward in the coming years. Being on the board offers an opportunity for career development, networking, job search mentoring, enhancing leadership skills and to get to know other members of the chapter better.

The following positions are open for nomination in 2014. A brief job description for each position is included. A complete job description is available in the chapter bylaws, which are posted on the chapter’s website, www.oregoncapitalprsa.org.

President – Leads the board, coordinates chapter activities and serves as the main liaison between the chapter and national.
President Elect – Leads the board in the absence of the president, helps coordinate chapter activities
Secretary/Treasurer – Keeps chapter finances in order, collects funds, pays invoices, takes notes at board meetings
VP Professional Development – Books speakers and presentations for chapter luncheons (with the help of other board members)
VP Membership – Helps recruit and retain members, keeps membership list up-to-date
VP Web Design/Social Media – Keeps chapter web page and Facebook page up-to-date

Please contact me or any of the other board members to discuss these opportunities.


We need your help!

The future of the Oregon Capital Chapter is up to us. Together, we can set the vision for what we’d like our chapter to be. Your responses will determine the direction of our chapter in 2014 and beyond. Think about what is important to you. Please take s few minutes and let us know what you think. 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9Q8KC25

Following are the questions we are asking.
Which of the following are important to? 
Professional development
Networking
Current news - information on PR
Industry information
Career tools
Promoting value of PR to business community
Other suggestions or comments
Do you want to continue monthly luncheon programs?
Is the first Wednesday of the month at lunch the best time to meet? If it’s not, when is a good time?
What type of programs would you like to see?
Would you like to see more outreach to the community? If so, how would you like to see that happen?
Would you like to see more outreach to other organizations? If so, what would you like to see happen?

Save the Date
Upcoming Monthly Programs for 2013

October 2:
Tips for Better Media Interviews by Former Television News Anchor
Presented by Dave Thompson, APR
Pringle Creek Community – Painters Halls
Tour following.
http://www.pringlecreek.com
Pringle Creek Community is one of the most sustainable communities being built in the country. Their guiding principles integrate green building, energy efficiency and respect to our natural environment. Take a look around and you'll see a thriving community about to happen.

November 6:
Fall Fun Luncheon at Willamette University’s Goudy Hall
Followed by a tour of the Hallie Ford Museum Facilities and Current Exhibit
Thanks to Andrea Foust, Willamette University
http://willamette.edu/arts/hfma/

Current Exhibit:
Breath of Heaven, Breath of Earth: Ancient Near Eastern Art from American Collections
AUGUST 31 – DECEMBER 22, 2013
A new exhibition, “Breath of Heaven, Breath of Earth: Ancient Near Eastern Art from American Collections,” showcases 64 remarkable objects that represent several thousand years (6000 BCE to 500 BCE) of art from the region known as the Fertile Crescent. Drawing from some of the most distinguished collections in the United States, the exhibition brings together works from over 20 notable institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum.

December 4:
You’ve Done Great Work All Year, You Deserve An Award
Five Tips for Award Submissions - Panel Discussion
Special Chapter Awards Presentation
Broadway Commons, Peru Room

See you October 2nd for a great presentation by Dave Thompson.

Thank you for your input and for considering a board positions.

Visit http://www.oregoncapitalprsa.org for additional information on our Chapter.

Susan Appleby
President
Oregon Capital Chapter
susannw at comcast.net
503-881-0710
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