Bluegrass Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America http://www.bluegrassprsa.org Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:54:39 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.bluegrassprsa.org Bluegrass Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=286 The practice of public relations can present interesting ethical issues and challenging dilemmas. Let’s face it, even the most senior public relations practitioners face situations that call into question their good judgment and moral standards.Join us for an engaging discussion with some of Louisville's most seasoned communications professionals as we celebrate PRSA’s National Ethics Month in September.Our panel of experts will speak at The University Club on the University of Louisville campus on Wednesday, September 22nd.Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and the program from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.Please save the date, and stay tuned for registration, cost and speaker information. We hope to see you there! The event is sponsored by Stites Harbison Events - Bluegrass PRSA Events Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:35:23 +0100 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=285 Each year the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC-KY) and the Public Relations Society of America (Bluegrass PRSA) join together to host the Landmarks of Excellence, an awards ceremony dedicated to honoring the outstanding achievements of the public relations discipline. This year’s 28th annual event will be held at The Olmstead in Louisville on October 12. During this event, the public relations community will honor individuals that have exhibited outstanding communication abilities in the community and workplace through the Communicator of the Year and the Hall of Fame awards. Awards - Landmarks of Excellence Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:37:40 +0100 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=284 The Michael Quinlan Brain Tumor Foundation (http://www.mqbtf.org) is seeking a volunteer public relations coordinator. The individual will work with Foundation staff to create, distribute and follow up on press releases for the annual walk (May) and golf scramble (September), with perhaps one or two releases for other newsworthy foundation items throughout the year.The coordinator will also work to make the most of current strong relationships with the Courier-Journal (where Michael Quinlan was employed) and WAVE-3 (Dawne Gee is a brain tumor survivor). The approximate time commitment is 8-10 hours per year. Jobs Center - Jobs Available Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:27:26 +0100 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=283 The Center for Interfaith Relations (http://www.interfaithrelations.org/) is looking for one or more public relations professionals to provide services for its 15th annual Festival of Faiths to be held Nov. 3-9. The volunteer marketing/pr chair will need to help with all aspects of marketing the event and when needed, recruit other volunteers to help execute a public relations plan. There is a budget for some marketing expenses and the Center for Interfaith Relations may be able to pay some stipends for public relations work. For more information, please contact Melissa Mershon by phone at 502-895-5337 or 502-262-5284 or by e-mail at melissa.mershon@gmail.com (mailto:melissa.mershon@gmail.com). Jobs Center - Jobs Available Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:46:13 +0100 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=280 While you are preparing your entries for the local PRSA/IABC Landmarks of Excellence contest (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=279 Itemid=49), you may want to go ahead and get a head start on PRSA's East Central District Diamond Awards competition! The deadline for the Diamond Awards is not until Sept. 17 so you'll have a little more time and the entries you select for Landmarks are most likely eligible for both competitions. The Diamond Awards are presented to public relations practitioners who have successfully addressed a communications challenge with exemplary professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness. They are open to any public relations professional who is a member of the 16 chapters in the PRSA East Central District (http://www.ecd-prsa.org/) or any nonmember whose place of business is within the district's boundaries. The East Central District covers Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, western Pennsylvania and WestVirginia. Click here for more information and to download the categories and entry form. Awards - ECD Diamond Awards Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:59:40 +0100 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=237 Gaining accreditation in public relations is an important mark of distinction. But is it really worthwhile for a professional who has been doing his or her job successfully for years? In this two-minute video, Heathere Evans-Keenan, APR (http://www.keenanpr.com/aboutHeathere.html) — CEO of Keenan PR (http://www.keenanpr.com/index.html), past-President of PRSA-NCC, Silver Anvil Awards winner and Washington PR Woman of the Year Honoree — describes why accreditation is an important career step for public relations professionals. Members Only - Accreditation Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:30:04 +0100 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=211 Participating on PRSA committees is one of the best ways to get connected and reap the full benefits of your membership. We can use assistance in several areas. Now's the time to take advantage of these great volunteer opportunities. BluegrassPRSA News - News Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:09:18 +0100 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=197 PRSA is pleased to offer a financial hardship plan to our members who are unemployed or temporarily disabled. The plan launched April 1. The terms of the plan are stated below: BluegrassPRSA News - News Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:59:06 +0100 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=182 Click here to visit the group. (http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1273767) If you're not already on LinkedIn, registration is free and easy! BluegrassPRSA News - News Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:31:04 +0100 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=176 PRSA is pleased to announce a new insurance program available to all active members as well as to Chapters (event insurance). The program includes: - Health, dental and life insurance for members or their families, - General liability, directors and officers insurance, and errors and omissions insurance for members’ businesses. - The liability insurance may also be used by Chapters to insure an event. For more details about the program, click here. BluegrassPRSA News - News Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:40:48 +0100 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=177 In recent months PRSA has updated and enhanced several other members-only offers, including: - FedEx shipping (previously offered DHL) - Office Depot - Avis and Budget car rental - Bank of America credit card (benefits the PRSA Foundation) Coming soon: a program with the Financial Planning AssociationGeneral liability, directors and officers insurance, and errors and omissions insurance for members’ businesses. Details of these programs are available in MemberNet under Member Benefits. Click here for an overview of all PRSA National member benefits, including new messaging from National. BluegrassPRSA News - News Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:03:07 +0100 http://www.bluegrassprsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=155 Are you on Facebook? Find the chapter group page by searching on PRSA Bluegrass under Groups at www.facebook.com (http://www.facebook.com/). Or click here to go directly to the group. (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=32287925063) The Facebook group is another place for you to network with other PRSA members and give feedback about chapter events and services. Join today! BluegrassPRSA News - News Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:13:25 +0100