PRSSA at ONU
Did you know that Ohio Northern has an AMAZING group of
young professionals with a love for public relations? Well if not, we do! Every
Thursday evening at 7 p.m. we meet in PAC 132 to hear from awesome speakers and
learn about various career paths public relations can offer. We just recently
elected our new executive board members for the 2017-18 academic year. Here are
the newly elected positions and their duties. Feel free to reach out to any of
these members if you wish to learn more about our awesome organization.
President (Shannon Jack): Preside at all membership and
executive board meetings and advise all members of Chapter activities; Delegate
responsibilities of officers and committees; Direct overall operations of the
Chapter Recommend and
establish goals and objectives for the Chapter with the approval of the
membership and faculty and professional advisors; Coordinate the functions of
all officers, recommend and direct the execution of policies and procedures,
together with the specific programs in the interests of the Chapter and with
the approval of the membership and advisors; Notify PRSSA Headquarters and
sponsoring PRSA Chapter of changes in Chapter officers or advisors; Coordinate
executive member change over; Represent the Chapter at conference and meetings
at the National, District and local level when necessary; Notify members about
National and District awards, scholarships and competitions
Vice President (Devan Bianco): Perform all duties of the Chapter if the president is
absent or unable to perform duties; Appoint committees, and coordinate the
functions of the committee activities; Make arrangements for speakers and/or
presentations to be made to the Chapter, assist in Chapter operation and
perform such duties as may be delegated by the president; Advise the president
on matter of policy and procedure and recommend to the president goals,
objectives, plans and programs for the benefit of the Chapter; Coordinate and
disseminate information about PRSA Associate Membership for graduating PRSSA
members
Secretary (Tori Middlebrooks): Prepare agendas with the help
of the president, record minutes of all executive board and general membership
meetings, handle the appropriate distribution of these minutes; Maintain a
record of Chapter members, including the permanent home address and in-school
address of each; Post announcements of Chapter meetings throughout campus;
Direct orders for posters, PRSSA stationery, and other printed material
available to the Chapter; Serve as custodian of the Chapter's charter and other
permanent documents, including the Chapter Handbook; Help promote new
membership with slide/tape presentations, brochures, fliers and other
appropriate aids; Updating the bulletin board
Fundraising (Ashley Dentinger): Organizing and advertising
for fundraisers. Plans the PR Alumni Dinner with Dr. Aggie. Assists with any
treasurer duties (usually just the excel document of member information for
National dues). Maintenance of the on campus bank account. Handles any student
senate budget appropriations applications or appeals.
Firm Director (McKenzie Wilson): Report to the executive
committee and the Chapter all functions of the firm; Relay PRSSA, ONU Chapter
goals to firm and perform such duties as may be delegated by the president; Provide
annually True North PR's constitution and yearly goals for revision and
approval of the Chapter membership and national recertification
Firm Assistant (Patrick Riley): Assists the Firm Director
with various projects throughout the year
Prestige Editor (Michaela Long): Produce the Chapter
newsletter on a biannual basis, coordinate press releases, feature articles,
advertising and brochures relating to the Chapter including all campus and area
press issues
Social Media Director (Sierra Prince): In charge of
messaging and maintenance of our blog, website, Twitter and Facebook.
COPRSA Liaison (Cort Everhart): Correspond and maintain a
close working relationship among COPRSA members.
The executive board is dedicated to motivating the Chapter
to reach its greatest potential. We would love to have you as a member. Feel
free to ask any questions or comment your thoughts below. Here are our social
channels; we would love for you to connect and follow us!
Website: http://onuprssa.weebly.com/
Twitter: @ONU_PRSSA
Facebook: ONU PRSSA
This organization is definitely one that anyone going into business or PR should be a part of! I haven't gone a lot because of my crazy schedule, but every time I do go, I learn something new. The tips I have learned are endless and the guest speakers are always open to any questions you have about interning and interviewing, which is what most college students are thinking about. I would encourage everyone to check it out at least once!
ReplyDeleteI need to find time to attend these meetings. It has been a rough year for me so it has been a challenge trying to make it to meetings. AIGA is an art department organization which also meets on Thursday evenings, so the time conflict has been hard. As I am working toward a PR minor, I am going to try to come to these meetings next year, if at all possible.
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