[OrCapPRSA] Great Fall programs for PRSA Capital Chapter

[Mary Louise VanNatta]

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To our PR colleagues:



We’ve lined up some terrific plans for the Salem area PRSA chapter and hope
you’ll *save these dates to join us*! Our PRSA Board is also working with
the Portland Chapter Board on ways we can collaborate more closely going
forward. Stay tuned for more details!



 *New day for lunch meetings – 2nd Thursday of the month, 11:30 am - 1 pm *

For those who completed the recent online chapter survey, thanks for your
valuable input. Based on the results, we are *moving our regular lunch
meetings to the 2nd Thursday of the month instead of Wednesday*.  We are
also exploring other venues besides the Red Lion, again based on your
feedback, and will keep you posted.

*Plus something new! *

We also are adding a new type of event patterned after the successful
“Pop-in PR” program from the Portland PRSA. These are informal gatherings
that allow for networking and engaging discussions about a timely topic.
We’ll kick off our first one this month on Tuesday from 4:30-6:00 pm, which
is the time that most survey respondents prefer.



Please note these dates for our upcoming events and plug them into your
calendar now so you won’t miss out! We will also send reminders prior to
each meeting.



*Pop-in PR: Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 4:30 - 6 pm*

Join us for an informal networking get-together at the hip new Archive
Coffee and Bar (Liberty St in downtown Salem, between State St. and Court
St.).  As a lead-in to the October program, our topic is: *How are you
using social media in your PR/communications programs**? * Come enjoy
delicious appetizers provided by the chapter and BYOB – buy your own
beverage.



*Social Media – Beyond the Basics: Thursday, Oct. 8, 11:30 am - 1 pm *

Social media guru John Hope-Johnstone of HPR Digital Marketing in
Corvallis  has agreed to host an advanced social media session that goes
beyond the basics for those of us who already are familiar with Facebook,
Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. but want to know more what emerging social media
sites and tools. Come hear John’s tips and insights about  “How social
media is changing the PR field and how it can best be used”.



*Legalization of Marijuana – Spreading the Word: Thursday, Nov. 12, 11:30
am - 1 pm*

The Metropolitan Group PR/marketing agency was selected to launch an
important communications effort to educate people about Oregon’s new
marijuana laws. Hear from the PR experts leading this unique and
fascinating campaign.



*Holiday social/networking gathering: Tuesday, Dec. 8, **from 4:30-6 pm** –
*Watch for more information





This year we’ve been fortunate to receive generous support from local
sponsors. Please join us in thanking them for their contributions!



*Support Our Sponsors <http://oregoncapitalprsa.org/sponsors/>:*



[image: Riley Research Logo] <http://www.rileyresearch.com/index.html>*Title
Sponsor**:*

*Riley Research Associates*





[image: http://www.sedcor.com/wp-content/uploads/vannattalogo.jpg]
<http://vannattapr.com/>*Social Media Sponsor: *

*VanNatta Public Relations, In**c.*









*Program Sponsors: *Creative Company <http://www.creativeco.com/> / Flash
Alert Newswire <http://www.flashalert.net/> / In House Graphics
<http://inhousesalem.com/index.html> / Paz Design Group
<http://www.pazdesigngroup.com/> / Public Affairs Counsel (PAC)
<http://pacounsel.org/> / Salem Health <http://www.salemhealth.org/> / Woloshin
Communications <http://www.woloshin.com/>



*Pacesetter Sponsors: *Jolene Kelley / Oil Can Henry’s – Stayton / Shannon
Priem / Rant Control Communication Services / Word’s Out PR
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