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Spring Membership Dues and T-shirt Orders Due Feb. 6
Posted on January 30, 2009 by osuprssa
The deadline for spring membership dues and PRSSA T-shirt orders is 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. The shirts are aquatic blue in color with stylized white lettering reading “PRSSA, Oklahoma State University,” with an orange design in the background. The shirts are high quality Port Authority-T’s that are 100% preshrunk cotton.
Membership dues and/or T-shirt order forms with money attached can be turned in to any PRSSA officer or dropped off at the PRSSA office, JB 316A. Please make checks payable to “PRSSA OSU”. When the T-shirts arrive, a PRSSA officer will e-mail you explaining when and where T-shirts can be picked up.
For additional forms go to JB 316A or contact Marie Kadavy. For more information on PRSSA T-shirts, email PRSSA Treasurer Layna Dewell at layna.dewell@okstate.edu. For more information on PRSSA membership, email PRSSA President Marie Kadavy at marie.kadavy@okstate.edu.
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Advice from our “Marketing Yourself” Panelists
Posted on January 29, 2009 by osuprssa
· Set aside one hour a day to job search, beginning now if you graduate in May – use the PRSA Web site to help you search. Your job is finding a job! Those most persistent will find the best jobs.
· Get your portfolio in order now! Make digital copies as well as a hard copy and keep updating as you gain more experience.
· Pretend as if you’re getting a grade on your cover letters and resumes. Make sure there are NO spelling/grammar mistakes.
· Take another internship if you can’t find a job.
· Volunteer for a non-profit organization to fill your resume – it’s better than just sitting at home and it helps with networking.
· Go to PRSA meetings in the city of your choice – you’ll have a discounted membership when you graduate and it’s a great networking opportunity.
· Having a job helps you get another job. So, you may not be able to be picky. Take what you get and make the most of it while also searching for your dream job.
· Enroll in a graduate program and take one class per semester. The classes are almost always at night and taking a graduate class will give you an edge.
Bonnie shared a recap of the meeting and her answers to your questions on her blog. Check out Bonnie’s advice at There’s Only Ever One Bonnie.
Again, a special thanks to Becky Endicott, Gina Noble and Bonnie Ann Cain.
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“Marketing Yourself” Meeting Photos
Posted on January 24, 2009 by osuprssa
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- PRSSA members meet with the officers of OSU PRSSA’s first student-run firm
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- PRSSA members catch up over pizza at The Hideaway
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- PRSSA Officers Mandy and Maggie visit about searching for jobs
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- “Marketing Yourself” panelists Bonnie Cain and Becky Endicott check in with social media site twitter for advice for students
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- Germaine asks the tough questions as the moderator of the panel
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- Panelist Becky Endicott shares a personal experience with members as Bonnie Cain looks on
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First Meeting of Spring 2009
Posted on January 19, 2009 by osuprssa
Your PRSSA officers would like to welcome all of our members back from the break and hope your semester is going well thus far.
We will be having our “Welcome Back Bash” this Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m., with FREE pizza at The Hideaway.
PR pros Becky Endicott, senior director of marketing and communications for the OSU Foundation; Bonnie Cain-Wood, APR and senior communications specialist for the OSU Library and PRSA OKC liaison; and Gina Noble, professor, will join us for a “Marketing Yourself” panel to kick off job and internship searches for 2009.
Also, available at our meeting will be spring membership forms, T-shirt order forms and officers applications for 2009-2010.
For more information or questions, contact OSU PRSSA president Marie Kadavy at marie.kadavy@okstate.edu.
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PRSA-OKC FREE Teleseminar and PRSSA Christmas Send Off Meeting
Posted on December 2, 2008 by osuprssa
The PRSA Oklahoma City Chapter will host its teleseminar Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 4-5 p.m. titled “Secrets of Social Media Marketing.” The seminar will be held in the Will Rogers Conference Room located on the main floor of the Agency.
The “Secrets of Social Media Marketing” will tell you how to set strategies, choose tools and build customer affinity.
Social media marketing, in its many forms, has taken the business world by storm. The compelling speed, cost-effectiveness and customer engagement benefits of social media campaigns are rewriting the rules of marketing. But so much is happening so fast that it’s impossible to keep track of all the options.
The guest speak will be Paul Gillin, a veteran journalist who’s always been fascinated by the leading edge of technology innovation. He has been reporting on the impact of technology and media for 25 years. Before focusing full-time on social media, Paul was the founding editor-in-chief of TechTarget, one of the most successful new media entities to emerge on the Internet.
To register to attend, please e-mail Holley Mangham/Diana Rogers at communications@ohfa.org. We hope you will take advantage of this member only teleseminar. PRSA teleseminars normally cost at least $150. But it’s free to PRSA and PRSSA members!
If you are still planning to attend the PRSSA meeting tomorrow night at Mexico Joe’s, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. and have not RSVP’d, please e-mail Marie Kadavy at marie.kadavy@okstate.edu.
We will be decorating holiday cards to send to kids at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Joyce Montgomery from the Service-Learning Volunteer Center will speak about volunteer opportunities.
Dinner will be provided.
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Next Meeting: Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at Mexico Joe’s
Posted on November 22, 2008 by osuprssa
OSU PRSSA’s next meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at Mexico Joe’s. Take a break from studying and join PRSSA for a free dinner and the last meeting of the semester.
We will be decorating holiday cards to send to kids at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Also, Joyce Montgomery from the Service-Learning Volunteer Center will speak about volunteer opportunities on campus and in the community. Following the meeting, we will have a short information session for those interested in being a 2009-2010 PRSSA Officer
This is a great way to take a break during dead week and get a free meal while helping others during the holiday season. Please RSVP to marie.kadavy@okstate.edu by Dec. 1.
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OKC All Sports Association Internship – Spring 2009
Posted on November 21, 2008 by osuprssa
The Oklahoma City All Sports Association and Sooner State Games are looking for talented, outgoing and innovative interns to assist with the management and operation of the All Sports Association and Sooner State Games.
Working for All Sports Association and Sooner State Games is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience whether your field of interest is sports management, public relations, marketing, logistics, fitness, administration or communications. You will have a chance to network with sponsors and All Sports Board Members. You will be given the opportunity to work on specific projects in your field of interest, while gaining meaningful experience working as a team member. The All Sports Association and Sooner State Games are great resume builders and will help you build career-oriented skills.
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Tulsa Opera Internship – Spring 2009
Posted on November 21, 2008 by osuprssa
Marketing and Public Relations Internship Available
Tulsa Opera is seeking a Marketing and Public Relations Intern beginning in January 2009. Intern must be an enthusiastic multi-tasker and self-starter. Interest in arts management and/or marketing in the arts is essential.
Duties will include assisting Marketing and PR Director with subscription and single ticket campaigns, as well as public relations and special events. Duties also include assisting the Ticket Office and Group Sales Manager and general administrative work. Applicant must have excellent knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
This is an unpaid position; however, we can provide a letter of recommendation and are willing to work with any university to establish a program for which an Intern can receive course credit. General office hours are M-F, 9a – 5p, however interns must be available during opera productions which are on weekend evenings. Specific work hours are flexible.
Please contact Heather Ann Hope, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, with a letter of interest and resume, at hhope@tulsaopera.com or by fax at 918-592-0380.
Heather Ann Hope
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Tulsa Opera
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Interested in becoming a leader?
Posted on November 19, 2008 by osuprssa
Consider applying to be a PRSSA officer for the 2009-2010 school year! Below are descriptions of each position. Please feel free to contact any of the current officers or PRSSA adviser, Prof. Brooks Garner, if you have any questions about being an officer. To learn more, join us for an information session following the Dec. 3, 2008 meeting. Applications will be available in January.
2008-2009 Officers and Position Descriptions
The president is responsible for all duties and activities of the OSU PRSSA Chapter. Responsibilities will include providing direction and guidance for all officers in their duties. Strong leadership skills, dedication and reliability are a must as this person will be taking on the role of primary leader in all PRSSA functions.
Vice President – Germaine Paul
This person will assist the president in the operations of the OSU Chapter of PRSSA. Responsibilities will include directing all philanthropy and fundraising activities. Examples may be forming committees, coordinating meetings and assisting PRSSA officers in their duties. Strong leadership skills, dedication and reliability are a must.
Secretary/Treasurer – Layna Dewell
The position requires working with the PRSSA adviser regarding all financial business of the chapter. As secretary, this person will maintain a written record of the chapter’s meetings and activities, which will include a list of who was present and what was discussed.
Programming Director – Mandy Edmonds
It is the responsibility of the programs director to coordinate all meetings. This includes arranging for speakers, ensuring there will be refreshments for members and securing a location for the meeting to take place. The programs director is also in charge of coordinating social functions including the activities and location.
Promotions Director – Maggie Kierl
This person will be in charge of promoting all activities sponsored by PRSSA. These activities may include and are not limited to chapter meetings, special speakers, social functions, networking opportunities, community service events and workshops.
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Networking Night and Professional Panel Minutes
Posted on November 18, 2008 by osuprssa
More than 20 OSU PRSSA members joined six PR professionals and guests at Joseppi’s in Stillwater Nov. 12. PRSA Tulsa treated students to dinner and had plenty of advice to offer. After getting to know each other over pasta, professionals formed a panel to share their experiences and take questions from PRSSA members. Andrea Myers, of Williams and PRSA Tulsa president, served as the moderator.
Gina Godfrey, OSU grad and senior manager of marketing communications and PR at NORDAM, said joining a PRSA chapter can take you to the next level. She also reassured members concerned about the job market in Oklahoma. Her advice: “Be a chameleon.” Make the job work for you and be adaptable.
Jerry Goodwin, assistant professor at Tulsa Community College and senior partner at Goodwin & Grant, passed along the advice of Harold Burson, APR and founding chair of Burson-Marsteller. Goodwin related his own experiences to Burson’s suggestions: 1) Build a network 2) Spend as much time as you possibly can trying to be a good writer and 3) Try to develop a body of knowledge about a lot of different things. Goodwin emphasized the importance of internships and volunteer work.
Melissa Clark, internal communications manager at Williams, began her career in journalism, where she gained valuable knowledge. She urged members to develop another area of expertise. She also encouraged students to join PRSA, saying “sometimes you need to bounce ideas off of someone and that’s what PRSA gives you.”
Amanda Clinton, OSU alumna and communications manager for Cherokee Nation Businesses, also began her career as a journalist and spoke of having to work two jobs in the beginning. She shared stories of her crisis communication experiences, but her main message to students was it’s all about relationships. “You can call on people in PRSA to help you out,” Clinton said.
Joy McGill, media relations officer for St. John Health System, talked about the importance of volunteering. She said, “No one is going to turn you away from a volunteer position.” She said relationships built through volunteering can get you to where you want to be. She also encouraged members to seek out a company or organization where the people love what they do everyday.
Final thoughts and answers to questions included these key points:
McGill: “Send your resume, even if they aren’t hiring.”
Clark: “Social media must be responsible.”
Goodwin: “To plan for the future, look at trends.”
A special thanks to PRSA Tulsa for a wonderful evening and great advice.
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