September 14
Deck Party at Publicis (Social)
September 14
Multi-Cultural Markets (South End)
September 19
The Cost of Spin (Media Panel)
September 20
Using PR to Position Your Brand
October 11
Branding Trends
October 12
Preview of Non-Profit Conference(South End)
October 19
Annual Meeting
November 8
Connecting for a Cause Non-Profit Conference
November 9
Top 10 Secrets of Government Communicators (South End)
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The PR Bulletin Board |
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- Congratulations to Mike Foley who just received his APR. Foley is a Senior PR Associate at REI.
- Janelle Guthrie, APR of the Washington State Attorney
General's Office was promoted from Public Relations Director to
Communications Director.
- The UW Department of Communication has named two members of
the local PR communitity to its 2006 Alumni Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to Rita Brogan, owner of Pacific Rim Resources (PRR)
and Harold Carr, retired from The Boeing Company after a long career in
public relations. The Hall of Fame honors alumni who have outstanding
careers and public service records.
- Rita Brogan of PRR has also been selected as a finalist for the Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year Award.
- To learn more about becoming a Communications Director of the
YMCA of Greater Seattle or of other intriguing positions, visit the
Communications & Marketers JobLine at http://www.cmjobline.org. You can view all job listings for free as a Puget Sound PRSA member.
We want to recognize you! Please share your good news about career
moves, promotions, APR accreditation or even fun personal news. Please
send relevant information and/or photos to the new Newsflash editor,
Jeremy Bartram. He can be reached at bartram@itstrategies.com.
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Thursday, September 14 - Deck Party at Publicis Dialog (Social) |
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Mix 'n mingle with a purpose...to thank all PRSA volunteers with
award-winning food from The Bonefish Grill at one of Seattle's most
upscale PR offices.
Where: 5th-floor deck of Publicis Dialog, 424 2nd Ave. West
When: Thursday, Sept. 14, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Bonefish Grill, rated the No. 1 growing chain restaurant by Restaurant
Hospitality Magazine, is sponsoring the evening. Drinks will be offered
from our no-host bar from Seattle's Moxie.
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Tuesday, September 19 - The Cost of Spin (Media Panel) |
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In today's 24-7 world, competition is fierce and expectations are
higher than ever. The temptation to compromise ethics to gain an edge
can be strong. But are the potential, short-term gains worth
compromising your career? Don't miss your chance to hear from a panel
top local media and respected public relations professionals.
Moderator John Hamer is a former journalist and current executive director of the Washington News Council. Panelists include:
Mike Fancher, Editor-at-large of The Seattle Times
George Erb, Editor of the Puget Sound Business Journal
Bryan Johnson, KOMO 4 News senior correspondent/analyst
Steve Boyer, Senior Vice President of Rockey Hill & Knowlton
PRSA President Erika Schmidt, President, The Frause Group
Continental breakfast provided
Paid parking available in the Fisher Plaza garage.
Date: Tuesday, September 19
Time: 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Location: KOMO 4 Studios, Fisher Plaza
140 Fourth Ave N
Seattle
Price: $25.00 for PRSA members $35.00 for non-members
Deadline: Register by 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 15 by phone at 206-623-8632 or online
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Wednesday, September 20 - Using PR to Position Your Brand (Teleseminar) |
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PR can make an exciting and assertive contribution to any branding
campaign. Join Bulldog Reporter's PR University panel of leading PR
strategists to discover first-hand how you can help lead the branding
charge, earn management's respect and show PR value. Bring your own
lunch!
Date: Wednesday, September 20
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Credit Union League offices,
33301-9th Avenue South, Suite 200 in Federal Way
Price: $25.00 for PRSA members $35.00 for non-members
Deadline: Register by 12:00 p.m. Monday, September 18 by phone at 206-623-8632 or online
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APR Study Class This Fall |
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Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) is a mark of distinction that
helps establish credibility and demonstrates commitment to the
profession. Watch the Puget Sound PRSA chapter Web site for information
on an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) study class this fall, or
email Accreditation Chair Linda Farmer, APR, to get on the notification
list:lfarmer@psat.wa.gov.
If you're interested in obtaining your APR, please visit the chapter
Web site to get instructions on how to begin the process: http://www.prsapugetsound.org/education.html#exam.
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Building the PR Community |
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Welcome New & Renewing PRSA Members
We are very pleased to welcome the following new and returning members
to our chapter. If you are a new member and we missed your name, please
tell our Membership Chair, Jennifer Hawton, APR, so we can include you
next time. You can reach her at 206-270-4599 or Jennifer.hawton@publicis-usa.com.
Molly Von Mitschke Collande, Microsoft
Christopher J. Jarvis, March of Dimes
Jared M. Nieuwenhuis, Vidiator
Mindy L. Meyring, Purdie Rogers
Julie A. Colehour, Colehour+Cohen
John E. Gallagher
Katherine Cheng, Starbucks Coffee Co.
Recruit a New Member, Get a "Perc"
There's an added incentive for PRSA members who sign up a friend or
colleague for membership this September and October. Existing members
who make a referral that results in a new membership will receive a $5
Starbucks gift card. Plus, they'll be entered in a raffle for a $250
PRSA credit, redeemable for local PRSA programs in 2007.
Non-members can try out one program in September or October 2006 at no
charge. Pre-registration is required. Tell colleagues, PR friends,
recent graduates and job-seekers about this ideal way to try out the
local chapter this fall. For more information, call or email V.P. of
Membership Neil Neroutsos at 425-783-8444 or nsneroutsos@snopud.com.
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Events in October |
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October 11: Branding Trends
October 12:
Preview of Non-Profit Conference(South End)
October 19
Annual Meeting
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