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PRSA Houston PR Day 2008

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:37:13 GMT

Ch-Ch-Change – Leading it, living through it and loving it! Join Us on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Westin Galleria GOT HURRICANE FORCE WINDS OF CHANGE IN YOUR WORLD? The 2008 PR Day Conference, slated for Tuesday, September 23, offers more than 20 proven experts to help you cope. Early Bird Registration is still available for a short time, and this is THE conference for you, your boss, your staff and maybe some of your business group partners. Begin at 8:30 with coffee and light breakfast in PR Velocity, a new fast track series with more than a dozen topic choices, ramp it up at lunch with Victoria Clarke, the well-known former US Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs & Press Secretary, and charge up the afternoon with a media panel, make some lemonade (from lemons?) and more. Session topics this year include: creative media strategies, do-it-yourself blogs, government relations, integrated communications, minority targeted pr, coaching, event management,...

Professional Development

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:09:44 GMT

If you would like to suggest a speaker or if you have an idea for a special professional development program, contact prsahouston@paularuth.com .

Monthly sponsor

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:44:01 GMT

Increase your visibility by becoming a PRSA Houston Sponsor. Click here to find out details.

The Public Relations Foundation of Houston

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:24:52 GMT

Strengthening the Future of Public Relations The enduring success of the public relations profession depends on preparing bright and articulate individuals to embrace it and explore its many areas of opportunity. It is vital that new practitioners be educated about how to deal with the increasingly complex challenges served up by business and society. PRFH Scholarship Awarded to Jasmine Vaughn The Board of Trustees of the Public Relations Foundation of Houston announced that Jasmine Vaughn is the 2008 recepient of the PRFH $1,000 scholarship. Vaughn is a senior at Texas Southern University majoring in broadcast journalism. After she graduates in May her plans include graduate school and broadcast journalism. How We Promote & Develop the Public Relations Profession As members of the PR profession in the Houston area, we have a unique opportunity to...

2008 PRSA Excalibur Awards for Excellence

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:06:54 GMT

This annual competition honors outstanding professional accomplishments in the development and execution of comprehensive public relations programs and individual communications tactics. Gold, Silver and Bronze Excalibur Awards were presented to talented PR professionals in dozens of categories. And one especially talented honoree received the ninth annual Grand Excalibur Award, recognizing the highest professional standards we strive to attain on behalf of our customers, clients, corporations, shareholders and, ourselves as the masters of our profession. Fox 26s Melissa Wilson was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the June 12 event at the Junior League of Houston. Also, we honored Phil Taggart, APR, 1983 president of PRSA Houston, with the Legacy Award. Phil is a recognized authority in financial & investor public relations. He is the co-author of Taking Your Company Public, and with his wife, Shirley Barr, ran a large public relations firm in Houston. We also recognized the...

PRSA Houstons New Professionals Group

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:34 GMT

The mission of the PRSA Houston New Professionals Group is to support PRSA Houston chapter goals while providing new professionals with a valuable outlet to expand their knowledge of public relations through networking and professional development opportunities.

Click here to search the PRSA Houston New Pros Directory! (must have a site login)

New Pros Objectives include encouraging participation in PRSA Houston and connecting New Pros throughout Houston; scheduling regular professional development and social events for New Pros; integrating members into the National New Pros Affinity Group; and encouraging New Pros to become accredited in public relations.

New Pros programs and activities target PR professionals with up to five years of experience in public relations, as well as graduating students and professionals new to the industry.

PRSA Houston - Benefits and Dues

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:27:02 GMT

PRSA Houston is your local career connection to the worlds largest and most prestigious association for public relations professionals. Whether you are a student, a mid-career professional or a seasoned veteran, PRSA Houston serves as a gateway to career development opportunities. In an industry that is ever changing and always challenging, public relations professionals need to be one step ahead in communications strategies and skills. Joining PRSA Houston can help you expand and advance your career. National Membership Dues: Full Member: $290 ($65 Initiation Fee and $225 Annual Dues) Associate Member: No Initiation Fees, Annual Dues as follows: Less than 1 year experience: $115; Less than 2 years experience: $155; Graduate Students: $60; PRSSA Graduates: $60. After two years, Associate members will be upgraded to Full members. Graduate students may remain Associate members for up to six years provided they are full-time matriculated students. Local Membership Dues: ...

Submit an Internship

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:38:15 GMT

To submit a listing from an internship, click [here]. You will need to register in the PRSA Houston database in order to post your listing. From there, please complete the listing form and submit. Attention PRSA Members: Please ignore the prompt to pay for your internship listing when submitting your criteria through the site. You will not be billed for your listing. All internship positions will then be reviewed and activated by the Internship Committee Chair before posting live on the web site. This will be done within 24 hours after you submit your listing. The associated fees are: Free for members and $25 for nonmembers for the first 90 days of posting; $25 to renew for an additional 90-day period. Please pay by check only, made payable to PRSA Houston, and mail to: Paula Ruth, APR Paula Ruth & Company Public Relations 11506 Del Monte Drive Houston, TX 77077-6412 If you wish to have your listing removed before the 90-day expiration date, please contact Paula Ruth...

Special Event Sponsorship Packages

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:37:14 GMT

Get your company's name in front of the PRSA Houston crowd by sponsoring a PRSA Houston special event.

Special event sponsorship opportunities also are available for PR Day and the Excalibur Awards.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to enlist as a PRSA Houston sponsor, contact Paula Ruth, APR, at 281-870-1717 or prsahouston@paularuth.com.

PRSA Houston Membership Application

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:04:08 GMT

To apply for membership in PRSA Houston, please complete the application and return to the New York office. You also may apply online through the national PRSA website. Houston Chapter dues are $55. You cannot join Houston Chapter without joining the national organization.

For more information on PRSA Houston membership contact Emilee Fontenot, APR at (281) 920-3227, ecfontenot@yahoo.com or Paula Ruth, APR at 281-870-1717, prsahouston@paularuth.com.

More information on PRSA membership, eligibility and benefits also is available online at www.prsa.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:45:24 GMT

PRSA Houston is always seeking volunteers to serve on our numerous committees and help out with special events. If you're interested in using your public relations skills to help improve our chapter, expand your community network or just have some fun, check out the following list of committees.

Accreditation
Alliances
Educational Scholarships
Ethics
Hospitality & Meeting Arrangements
Internships
Job Bank
Membership
Nominating
Planning
Presidents Academy

Professional Interest Sections
Professional Development
Programs
PR Day
PR Foundation of Houston
PRSSA Liaison
Public Relations
Public Service
Web Site

To volunteer, contact Chapter Administrator Paula Ruth, APR, at prsahouston@paularuth.com.

PRSA Houston Business Directory

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:39:23 GMT

Do you want to reach prospective clients who are searching for public relations representatives on PRSA Houstons Web site? Or does your business need to reach the Houston areas public relations community to succeed? With hundreds visiting PRSA Houstons Web site every day, the PRSA Houston Business Directory is a dynamic tool for showcasing your business and attracting qualified leads. PRSA Houston is one of the largest and most active chapters in the country, boasting more than 460 members. Our members, along with hundreds of others in the marketing communications field are registered at PRSA Houstons Web site and regularly use the site to search for jobs, register for events and stay up-to-date on industry news. A Business Directory listing is a great way to position your business among the leading providers in the area. Posting Your Directory Listing Business directory listings may be submitted and paid for online, using Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. A...

APR - Accreditation in Public Relations

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:35:03 GMT

APR Accreditation is a voluntary certification program for public relations professionals, administered by the Universal Accreditation Board and the Public Relations Society of America. To become Accredited and use the APR designation, PRSA members must advance from a Readiness Review and pass a written exam. Accredited members carry the designation Accredited in Public Relations (APR), signifying a high professional level of experience and competence. New APR Testing Procedures The Universal Accreditation Board re-engineered the APR exam in 2003 after working with more than 150 Accredited public relations professionals to develop a 300-question, multiple-choice examination to replace the previous format. Before taking the written APR exam, a candidate must participate and advance from the Readiness Review where a panel of three Accredited professionals review and discuss a public relations plan and answers to a questionnaire previously submitted by the candidate. The Readiness...

Code of Professional Standards for the Practice of Public Relations

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:52:44 GMT

Member Statement of Professional Values This statement presents the core values of PRSA members and, more broadly, of the public relations profession. These values provide the foundation for the Member Code of Ethics and set the industry standard for the professional practice of public relations. These values are the fundamental beliefs that guide our behaviors and decision making process. We believe our professional values are vital to the integrity of the profession as a whole. Advocacy We serve the public interest by acting as responsible advocates for those we represent. We provide a voice in the marketplace of ideas, facts, and viewpoints to aid informed public debate. Honesty We adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and truth in advancing the interests of those we represent and in communicating with the public. Expertise We...

Public Service Opportunities

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:40:50 GMT

To Submit a Public Service Listing: Click on the submit link at the bottom of this section to complete an on-line public service listing form; EACH PUBLIC SERVICE LISTING MUST INCLUDE THE WORD VOLUNTEER IN THE POSITION TITLE. After completing the form, click on the submit button and log off from the site. PLEASE DISREGARD THE REQUEST FOR PAYMENT, THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR LISTING A PUBLIC SERVICE OPPORTUNITY. (Although it is necessary for you to register in the PRSA Houston database to process a listing, your registration information will not be used for any marketing and promotional purposes and is simply part of our listing process.) All Public Service positions are reviewed and activated by the Public Service Chair before posting live on the Web site. Each Public Service listing will remain posted for 90 days. A posting may be renewed for an additional 90 days by e-mailing the Public Service Chair at kn@newmanandnewmaninc.com. If there is no indication that a listing is...

About the Public Relations Job Listings in Houston

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:35:24 GMT

PRSA Job postings may be submitted and paid for online, using Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. To submit a listing, click here and complete the job listing form and payment process. You will need to register in the PRSA Houston database in order to post your listing. Your registration information will not be used for any marketing and promotional purposes; it is simply part of our listing process. PRSA Houston Job Board Testimonial I have gone to the PRSA Job Bank on a number of occasions when I need to fill a position, always with good results. I get immediate response with resumes, and they are for the most part top notch candidates. This is a terrific resource for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, one I plan to use again in the future. Nancy Hudgins, Executive Director, Marketing & Community Relations The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Through the PRSA Job bank, we found a senior level PR professional that is a...

Monthly Meeting Sponsorship Packages

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:30:24 GMT

Get your company's name in front of the PRSA Houston crowd by becoming a PRSA Houston sponsor.

Sponsorships of our monthly luncheon meetings include:

• Mention in promotional e-mail sent to database of subscribers
• Mention and text link in ePRo, the PRSA Houston newsletter
• Text link on PRSA Houston Web site for one month
• Ability to distribute materials to all luncheon attendees
• Table in back of room to talk with luncheon attendees before and after the event
• Opportunity to speak to the luncheon gathering (no more than 3 minutes)
• One lunch registration
• One set of mailing labels for all 460 PRSA Houston members
• Prices are: 1x = $500, 2x = $900, 3x = $1,200 and 4x = $1,400

Provide the delivery and use of a laptop computer for one of our monthly luncheon meetings in exchange for:

• Mention in promotional e-mail sent to database of subscribers
• Text link on PRSA Houston Web site for one month.
• Ability to distribute materials to all luncheon attendees.
• Table in back of room to talk with luncheon attendees before and after the event
• One lunch registration

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to enlist as a PRSA Houston sponsor, contact Paula Ruth, APR, at 281-870-1717 or prsahouston@paularuth.com.

PRSA Houston

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 21:31:23 GMT

PRSA Houston holds its monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Most meetings are held at the Courtyard on St. James, 1885 St. James Place, Houston, Texas. Click here for directions .

PR Day 2005 Photos

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:12:04 GMT

Speaker Terry Hemeyer and PR Day 2005 Co-chair Susan Richardson shake hands at the close of his presentation, Its a New World - Communicating with a Public that Doesnt Know or Couldnt Care Less. ____________________________________________ Patricia Chandler of Pate Engineering and exhibitor Jim Hauser of The Hauser Co. smile for the camera. ____________________________________________ PR Day Co-Chair Melanie Brenneman, Business Wire, takes a break for a massage offered at the Business Wire booth during the afternoon of PR Day, Sept. 14. ____________________________________________ Ed Schipul (left), Schipul-The Web Marketing Company, responds to a question from the audience during the opening PR Day session, The Onlaught of Blogs, with fellow panelist John Wagner (right), Wagner Communications. Schipul enabled the podcasting of this session and two others. The PR Day luncheon podcast, Proving PR Value, is open to everyone. PRSA Houston members can hear the blogging...

PRSA Houston and San Jacinto Girl Scouts Council Public Relations Interest Project Award Workshop August 27, 2005

Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:06:44 GMT

On August 27, 2005, PRSA Houston launched a local program with the Girl Scouts of the San Jacinto Council to help Senior Girl Scouts earn their Public Relations Interest Project Award.

The intro session included a discussion of terms in public relations. PRSA members brought in samples to share with Girl Scouts to create a better understanding of the tools of the trade.

At left, Carlos Arcos of Stevens FKM discusses the campaign his agency ran for the Susan G. Komen Foundation's "Race for the Cure." Other panelists include Jennifer Gee of Lopez Negrete Communications, Tanisha Haynes of Stevens FKM and Cheyenna Smith of Pierpont Communications.

At right, Senior Girl Scouts Tara and Rebecca(back to camera) discuss the public relations profession with Erin Blatzer of the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Jennifer Gee of Lopez Negrete Communications during lunch (sponsored by Chick-Fil-A). During the lunch discussion, the Girls planned a campaign to communicate about those aspects of Girl Scouting that might not be known or misperceived, especially as relates to Senior Girl Scouts. Examples included the opportunity to travel, as well as numerous leadership opportunities.

Mari Pillar of GolinHarris Houston led a group discussion with Girl Scouts on the aspects involved in planning for a public relations campaign.

Members of Girl Scout troops presented their ideas for a public relations campaign for their local Girl Scout Council. Pictured from left to right are Samantha, Kayla, Delayna, Meagan and Mandy.