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Luncheon policy - TAKE NOTE!

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT

As part of your local membership, luncheons are included. But did you know that if every member attended every lunch, the chapter would lose money? It's true. Your dues do NOT cover 12 months of lunches. Some of the money you pay in your local dues covers some of the lunches, but certainly not a year's worth.

Certainly, we are not suggesting you skip the meetings! We want you to attend! But what we are asking is that if you make a reservation to attend, please do attend. If you do not attend, PRSA still has to pay for your lunch as if you were there.

PRSA is billed based on the number guaranteed to the facility. If you have registered, you are in the guaranteed number.

Yes, emergencies occur. You have until the morning of the meeting to cancel a reservation - up until an hour prior to 11:45 a.m. To cancel, contact Jamie Coggins, PRSA coordinator, at (901) 488.0663. If you do not cancel by the deadline, you will receive a notice alerting you to the fact. If this happens more than once in a calendar year, you will be billed for your missed lunch.

If you register online, and are a NON-MEMBER, you may choose to pay online by credit card or you may pay at the door. Credit cards are ONLY accepted online. You may pay with a check or cash at the door.

PRSA can NO LONGER invoice your company for your lunch. Too many invoices go unpaid, resulting in another loss for PRSA Memphis. If you need to be invoiced, you must request the invoice at the time of registration and provide ample time for your company to cut a check so it may be presented at the door at the luncheon.

Without payment online or at the door, guests will no longer be able to attend.

Guests lunches are $25. Students are $15.

A sign has been posted at the registration table during the last few luncheons alerting members and guests of this policy.

5-Jan-12 9:00 PM

Looking for a job? Looking to hire? Check out the Jobs tab on the PRSA website

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Did you know you can post your resume on the PRSA Memphis webiste (www.prsamemphis.org) if you are looking for a public relations job? Did you also know you can review resumes if you are hiring for a public relatiions job? Did you know you can post an ad for the job in which you are hiring?

Well, you can. It's a resource offered by PRSA Memphis. The process is simple.

Just click the Jobs tab on the left side of the PRSA Memphis website page and learn how to post a job, resume, search resumes, etc. It's easy.

JobNet has been a service of PRSA Memphis for many years and successful placements have occurred as a result.

Don't wait - a job could be in your near future!

5-Jan-12 9:00 PM

Join PRSA in the social network scene, Facebook, Twitter

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Want to post about PRSA Memphis happenings? Want to read what others are saying? Log on to Facebook and Twitter and post and Tweet until your heart is content.

To find PRSA on Facebook, simply visit www.facebook.com/prsamemphis and follow PRSA on Twitter @prsamem.

Don't forget all the information you can access via the PRSA Memphis website at www.prsamemphis.org.

See you online.

5-Jan-12 8:00 PM

Scott Williams of Elvis Presley Enterprises draws record December attendance for PRSA Memphis

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Scott Williams, vice president of Marketing and Media, Elvis Presley Enterprises, presented marketing and public relations strategies and tactics that help market Graceland and its attractions to the world at the December 2011 Memphis PRSA luncheon. Williams' presentation drew a record crowd of 70 for the Memphis chapter's December luncheon, which has traditionally had a lower attendance due to the holiday season.

In addition to traditional media, he discussed the heavy usage of social media and how it promotes not only the brand, but also special events, one of which is the upcoming 35th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.

To see the presentation in full, click here for streaming video. To read The Commercial Appeal article about the presentation and upcoming exhibits and plans, click here.

5-Jan-12 4:00 PM

Communicator of the Year to be Named at Jan. 18 Luncheon; Pat Halloran recipient

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMT

The Memphis chapter of PRSA will honor Pat Halloran, president, The Orpheum Theatre, as the Communicator of the Year on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. This date is a change from the regularly scheduled monthly luncheons that are held on the second Wednesday each month. Please make a note of date change. There is a location change as well. Instead of Fogelman Executive Center, the luncheon will be held at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis.

Pat Halloran, president, The Orpheum Theatre

According to the Communicator of the Year nominating committee, Halloran was selected for not only his successful career with The Orpheum Theatre, but also his work in bringing Memphis: The MUSICAL to The Orpheum Theatre as the tour's first stop.

The presentation will include tributes to Halloran's career and his years of service to the arts in Memphis by special guests and colleagues and will begin at 11:45 a.m. To register, please click here.

5-Jan-12 2:00 PM

Two final professional development seminars for 2011

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT

The last two 2011 Professional Development Seminars are on the books, so mark your calendar and register TODAY!

The first seminar will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave., and is titled "The Hispanic Ready Business." It will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and will touch on six points to help participants look internally to see how ready their business is to do business with the Hispanic community. The six points include:

Customer Service
Availability
Ease of Access to Language
In House, Knowledgeable Bilingual Staff
Follow-up
Internal Ideas, Notions, and Expectations of the Hispanic Community

"Each of the six points are broken down and have group interaction," said Dominique Anderson, instructor, VIDA PR. "It’s an interactive, thought provoking session, that helps firm owners add value and resources to their services and employees of companies will be able to conduct Hispanic Ready assessments for their company."

The final 2011 Professional Development Seminar will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7, also at the Holiday Inn-Univeristy of Memphis from 9 until 11:30 a.m. Titled "New Tools in Marketing and Communications: Using MyVideoTalk email and Broadcaster and Blogging," the seminar will be led by Shelley Baur, One Source Associates.

The cost for both seminars are the same and are:

$35 for members

$45 for non-members

$25 for students.

To register, go to the Events tab at www.prsamemphis.org and go to the November and/or December calendar. Space is limited, so don't delay.

14-Nov-11 11:00 AM

PRSA National Expands Membership Benefits, Increases Dues

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Public Relations Society of America announced that the first annual membership dues increase in 10 years will take effect January 1, 2011. The Society's 2011 Leadership Assembly and International Conference approved the $30 increase after reviewing PRSA's performance in 2011, as well as its plans for 2012. (Memphis Chapter membership dues are not affected.)

At the same time, PRSA will add the following services:

Free Webinars with PRSA membership. PRSA will offer its entire catalogue of professional development webinars to its members — for free — starting in 2012. This represents nearly $2,000 in annual savings for members who currently participate in one PRSA webinar per month.

Expanded focus on Chapter support. PRSA is developing webinars and material exclusively for Chapter use to create customized local professional development offerings.
Loyalty programs to reward PRSA’s most-involved members. These initiatives will result in significant benefits for loyal and active members.
Creation of the PRServing America™ award program. This program will highlight the pro bono work undertaken by PRSA’s professional and student Chapters, Sections and Districts to strengthen and preserve the local communities in which they live and work.

Members who renew by December 31, 2011, will receive the additional benefits at no extra charge. Feel free to renew early. Your effective date for the renewed year will not begin until your current membership expires.

The Society has posted Q&A at www.prsa.org. First, login (your membership number and password). Then click "MyPRSA". The information is on the left side under "Featured" toward the bottom of the page. Contact Chapter Membership VP Daphne Thomas at thomasd39@hotmail.com or (901) 277-4681 if you have questions.

14-Nov-11 10:00 AM

Rear Adm. Vic Beck's PRSA Memphist November luncheon very inspiring

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Rear Adm. Vic Beck, who led the international military coalition public affairs effort in Afghanistan from Nov. 2010 to Sept. 2011, addressed the Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at the organization’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 11:45 a.m. at Fogelman Executive Center, 330 Innovation Drive.

His presentation explained the dynamics of a team, directly related to public relations, whether in war time or day-to-day practice with companies, organizations, agencies, etc.

Rear Adm. Vic Beck's teaching and appearance made the news in the Nov. 10 edition of The Commercial Appeal. Read about his presentation and what reporter James Dowd had to say by clicking here.

14-Nov-11 10:00 AM

October membership special - Don't Wait

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Join PRSA’s community of more than 21,000 communications professionals and receive the biggest savings of the year. When you join PRSA National this October, we will include a one-year local Chapter membership for free! As a valued member of PRSA, you’ll be able to:

Position yourself for success with the PRSA Code of Ethics, The Business Case for Public Relations™ and Accreditation in Public Relations (APR).
Achieve top performance with access to free and discounted learning opportunities on the latest tactics and strategies in the Public Relations field today.
Expand your professional network with PRSA Chapters, Professional Interest Sections, RFP Exchange, membership directory, our online discussion forums and the newly redesigned Jobcenter.

Join online now with promo code OCT11 on your application to receive this special offer valid through Oct. 31, 2011.

PRSA Fall Membership Special

Take advantage now of the Public Relations Society of America's (PRSA) Fall Membership Special! Experience the full power of PRSA at a reduced rate. Receive a FREE one year Chapter membership when you join PRSA National in September 2010.

To take advantage of this special offer, be sure to use the promotion code FALL2010 to secure your savings. You may also request an application and flier from Memphis Chapter coordinator, Jamie Coggins, at coordinator@prsamemphis.org or 901-754-9035.

25-Oct-11 10:00 AM

PRSA makes the news again

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

PRSA Memphis luncheons have become a source for news! On Oct. 12, Mary Kathryn Walker of the American Cancer Society presented the public relations and marketing efforts utilized for putting on a successful annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk.

Read all about the tactics and strategies used by the American Cancer Society in The Commercial Appeal's Oct. 13 edition by clicking here.

The 5k walk was held Oct. 15 at Laurelwood Shopping Center and made some $240,000 and was host to 5,000 walkers. The numbers are up substantially from last year as the the 2010 event raised $154,000 and had 4,000 walkers.

To donate to the cause during this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, log on to www.makingstridesmemphis.org and visit the local Facebook website at www.facebook.com/makingstridesmemphis.

25-Oct-11 9:00 AM

Rear Adm. Vic Beck to address PRSA Memphis at November luncheon

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

U.S NAVY ADMIRAL, LEADER OF INTERNATIONAL MILITARY PUBLIC AFFAIRS CAMPAIGN IN AFGHANISTAN, TO ADDRESS MEMPHIS PRSA CHAPTER

Rear Adm. Vic Beck, who led the international military coalition public affairs effort in Afghanistan from Nov. 2010 to Sept. 2011, will address the Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at the organization’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 11:45 a.m. at Fogelman Executive Center, 330 Innovation Drive.

Beck, who recently drew on his extensive wartime experience to present a seminar at the PRSA 2011 International Conference in Orlando titled, “Leading Communication Teams to Success,” has been personally called upon to tackle some of the most difficult global communication challenges and is one of the most senior military public affairs officers in the world. Presently serving as the Navy’s Vice Chief of Information, he is the senior officer in charge of all aspects of leading the Navy Reserve Public Affairs program worldwide.

As the Director of Communications for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, he was responsible for the development, supervision and execution of public affairs and news activities for the NATO/ISAF mission in Afghanistan. He personally promulgated public affairs messaging guidance for all military personnel in Afghanistan, and was responsible for synchronizing communication efforts with various international entities including senior NATO officials, senior U.S. military personnel, U.S. State Department colleagues and senior members of numerous foreign governments.

Beck also worked as the Chief of Media Operations for Multi-National Force, Iraq, in Baghdad from Aug. 2007 to April 2008, serving as the lead officer responsible for running 24/7/365 media operations in a combat environment during the surge of operations.

As a civilian PR practitioner, Beck has built a distinguished resume’, working as a senior communications executive in the private sector, with particular emphasis on the Information Technology industry.

The luncheon is free for members. Non-members are $25 and students are $15. To register, please visit www.prsamemphis.org. For more information, contact Jamie Coggins, PRSA Memphis chapter coordinator at 901.754.9035 or 901.488.0663.

25-Oct-11 9:00 AM

October luncheon speaker to discuss PR efforts used to create awareness for American Cancer Society's Strides 5K in Memphis

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Walking to raise money to fight breast cancer

American Cancer Society urges the Memphis and

Mid-South community to join the battle

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mary Kathryn Walker, American Cancer Society Communications and Marketing Field Strategy Associate Director, based in Mobile, Ala., will be the October 12 PRSA luncheon speaker at Fogelman Executive Center, University of Memphis. The presentation is sponsored by Baptist Memorial Health Care.

Walker will discuss the public relations and marketing efforts utilized to promote the Oct. 15 "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" 5K Memphis walk. To register for the luncheon, click HERE.

The American Cancer Society’s 11th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K of Memphis will be held on October 15, 2011 at Laurelwood Shopping Center at the corner of Poplar and Perkins Extended. This inspiring, noncompetitive 5K walk unites the entire community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about the importance of early detection and prevention, and raise money to fund life-saving research and support programs to further our progress against this disease.

Community members are invited to be part of Memphis’ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. There is no pre-registration or registration fee. Donations are strongly encouraged. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the walk begins at 8 a.m.

To form a team or learn about how you can participate in this family friendly walk, contact the American Cancer Society at 901.278-2091 or visit www.MakingStridesMemphis.org.

This event is open to the public and volunteers are also needed to provide their time and talent to ensure this year’s event is a success.

The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, about 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us any time, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

1-Oct-11 6:00 PM

Membership deal in October

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:00:00 GMT

PRSA Announces Hot Membership Deal

Have a colleague who is on the fence about joining PRSA?Tell them that October is the time to hop off to land on a great deal.PRSA national will pay the local membership dues for one year for every professional who joins the association as a regular member in October.That’s a $130 value!Join online at http://www.prsa.org/JoinUs/ and enter promo code OCT11 into the appropriate area on your application. As a member, you will enjoy great local and national speakers at the Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America’s monthly membership meetings where lunch is included.Who says that there is no such thing as a free lunch? Questions?Contact Daphne Thomas, our chapter’s membership VP at thomasd39@hotmail.com, or email PRSA’s membership services at membership@prsa.orgor call (212) 460-1400.

30-Sep-11 4:00 PM

Truth or Consequences headed to September luncheon!

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Okay, so not the old game show!

Make plans to attend our September chapter meeting and luncheon on Wednesday, September 14, 11:45 a.m. at the Fogelman Executive Conference Center. Shelley Baur, author of the book and CD, Integrity-Based Communications Using truth to get what you really want," will be our guest speaker.

>>>Watch a special message from Shelley HERE!

>>>Register to attend the luncheon HERE!

Contact chapter coordinator Jamie Coggins for additional information at jamieprsa@bellsouth.net

24-Aug-11 1:00 PM

October luncheon speaker to discuss PR efforts used to create awareness for American Cancer Society's Strides 5K in Memphis

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Walking to raise money to fight breast cancer

American Cancer Society urges the Memphis and

Mid-South community to join the battle

Walker will discuss the public relations and marketing efforts utilized to promote the Oct. 15 "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" 5K Memphis walk. To register for the luncheon, click HERE.

To form a team or learn about how you can participate in this family friendly walk, contact the American Cancer Society at 901.278-2091 or visit www.MakingStridesMemphis.org.

This event is open to the public and volunteers are also needed to provide their time and talent to ensure this year’s event is a success.

24-Aug-11 1:00 PM

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Monitoring, Measuring and Giving Value to Social Media seminar to be REPEATED!

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Joe Incardona, president of Media Source, did such a fabulous job of showing the participants of the Aug. 2 professional development seminar how to develop a FREE social media monitoring dashboard, that he's going to do it again!

Back by popular demand, Incardona will lead the professional development semianr titled "Monitoring, Measuring and Giving Value to Social Media," on Sept. 21, 2011, at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis on 3100 Central Avenue.

"I missed the last seminar and I am so glad it will be repeated so I can attend," said Rick Fischer, PhD., APR and PRSA fellow. "And you can quote me on that!"

Beena White said she will give her University of Memphis students class credit to attend the workshop.

"I will strongly suggest they attend this seminar becuase with social media leading the way, they need to know how to measure their efforts," White said.

Regsitration is open and is $35 for members; $45 for non-members and $25 for PRSSA members and non-member students.

To register, click HERE.

18-Aug-11 5:00 PM

Go Jim Go!

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:00:00 GMT

Jim Jaggers, WREG News Channel 3 Meteorologist, was the featured speaker at PRSA Memphis' Aug. 10 luncheon meeting at Fogelman Executive Center.

His presentation demonstrated the tools neecded to successfully put on a 333-mile fundraising bike-a-thon to benefit Le Bonheur Children Hospital. It has taken on a life of its own and served as a branding opportunity for the children's hospital.

To see how the ride has profited hundreds of thousands of dollars for Le Bonheur and the public relations efforts that go into making the event a success, read the article featured in The Commercial Appeal by clicking HERE and/or watch streaming video of the actual presentation by clicking HERE.

18-Aug-11 4:00 PM

Gigi's Cupcakes Gina "Gigi" Barnett to be rescheduled

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:00:00 GMT

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Gina "Gigi" Barnett, of Gigi's Cupcakes, will not be the featured speaker at the Memphis PRSA August 10 luncheon. She will be rescheduled, possibly to the December luncheon/meeting.

Please watch your email in the next week when a new speaker is announced. You may still register for the Aug. 10 luncheon - as it promises to be fabulous - just no cupcakes - not yet.

Stay tuned!

27-Jul-11 10:00 PM

Social Media Measurement Seminar Aug. 2

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT

The PRSA Memphis chapter will present a professional development seminar Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 9 until 11 a.m. titled "Monitoring, Measuring and Giving Value to Social Media."

Slated to be held at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave., the seminar will be conducted by the chapter's own Joe Incardona, president of Media Source, a Memphis video production company that specializes in high-definition television productions, interactive multimedia presentations, streaming Web videos, and local and national media monitoring.

The cost is $35 for PRSA members; $45 for non-members; and $25 for students. Registration is open and should be done online by clicking here. Payment may be made online or at the door. Participants should check-in between 8:30 and 8:55 a.m. the morning of the seminar.

For more information, contact Stephanie Wilson Nichols, APR, professional development chair, at 901.266.3714.

27-Jul-11 10:00 AM

Vox News...

Stephanie Nichols - noemail@prsamemphis.org — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Vox Awards Set for Spring 2012

Mark your calendars for March 2012 when PRSA Memphis will host the next Vox awards.

Your work completed July 2010 - Dec. 2011 qualifies for submission.

Springing forward allows you time to plan and prepare excellent entries.

Stay connected to Vox by taking our quick Vox in a Box survey. The short survey will take you about five minutes -- we promise!

Stay tuned for details about entry deadlines, categories, and more.

Send us your ideas, suggestions and questions. Email members of this year's Vox committee: prsavox@gmail.com

27-Jul-11 10:00 AM