From Aug. 1-Sept. 30, PRSA is recognizing member involvement and dedication to the Society’s growth with a member sweepstakes that provides an opportunity to win one of the following prizes: an all-expenses-paid International Conference Package (registration, airfare, accommodations and meals); an iPad® Mini (16GB, Wi-Fi only); or a $100 Visa® or MasterCard® gift card.

Entering is easy! No Purchase Necessary.

• Refer a new member. Find the PRSA Recruitment Toolkit here. When a new member joins PRSA and enters your name in the referral field of his or her member application, you will receive an entry in the sweepstakes. The more members you recruit, the more opportunities you have to win. For complete rules, click here!
  
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• Mail in your information. Handwrite on a piece of paper your first and last name, job title, organization in which you are employed (or otherwise affiliated), email address and telephone number. Send this information with postage to PRSA, Attn: Winning National Network Campaign, 33 Maiden Lane, 11^th Fl., New York, NY 10038. Entries with a P.O. box return address are not permitted. Limit one (1) hand-written entry per stamped outer envelope. You must provide all required information to be eligible to enter and win. The more entries you send, the more opportunities you have to win. For complete rules, click here!

Have a PRSA success story you’d like to share with fellow PRSA members? Let us know! Email marketing@prsa.org.

Applications are now being accepted for three PRSA 2014 Leadership Assembly delegate-at-large and two international delegate-at-large positions. At-large delegates represent members who are not in a Chapter area in the United States or reside outside the United States and Canada. The primary responsibility of these delegates is to represent at-large members at the annual meeting of the PRSA Leadership Assembly. The Assembly delegates-at-large and international delegates-at-large serve one-year renewable terms.

Requirements for the delegate-at-large positions require that the candidate hold an APR or serve or have served as a board member of a Chapter, District or Section. It is strongly recommended that the international-delegate-at-large candidate reside outside the United States or Canada or have experience conducting international public relations.

In addition to attending the Assembly, these delegates are responsible for:

• Communicating with at-large members concerning PRSA events or products of particular interest to them, as well as any planned strategic initiatives affecting these members.
• Conducting informal or formal surveys about needs and interests of members in specific areas as relevant per position and share results with the PRSA Board of Directors.
• Participate in the Leadership Assembly delegate electronic forum throughout the year.

To apply, click here to access the 2014 Candidate Application Form.

The deadline for applications is Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 at 5 p.m. in the time zone in which the applicant resides. Candidate applications will be reviewed by the Delegate Selection Committee and approved by the PRSA board for a vote by the PRSA 2013 Leadership Assembly on Oct. 26, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pa. Nominees are invited to attend the Assembly.

Questions concerning the position should be sent to PRSA Governance.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available to support Yankee Chapter programs and activities.

Leadership Supporter – $2,500

(One Available)

As the single Leadership Supporter, your organization description and logo will appear on all relevant member communication and will be incorporated into all live events and monthly professional development sessions. The Leadership Supporter will have first right of refusal for future years.

Benefits include:

• Organization description and logo on member communication including: monthly e‐newsletter, homepage of yankeeprsa.org, and printed YPRSA Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony invitation
• Recognition as a Leadership Supporter during all live monthly events and monthly Professional Development sessions through October
• Opportunity to distribute branded materials at monthly Professional Development sessions
• Opportunity to distribute branded materials at the Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
• Six (6) tickets to the YPRSA Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony in November
• Six (6) tickets to YPRSA Professional Development sessions
• Sponsorship mentions in YPRSA social media channels

Program Supporters– Professional Development Supporter – $1,000

(Two Available)

In a recent survey of members, it was discovered that the most valuable aspects of Yankee PRSA for its members included: making professional connections, attending professional development programs and participating in local networking opportunities. YPRSA professional development programs offer cutting‐edge topics, thought‐leading speakers and knowledge‐ and skill‐building practicality. By supporting the professional development of its members, the professional development supporter will offer tremendous value to key decision makers within local and regional organizations.

Benefits include:

• Logo on member communication about all professional development sessions including announcements and reminders, and in the Professional Development section of yankeeprsa.org.
• Recognition as a Program Supporter during all live monthly events and professional development sessions through October 2013
• Opportunity to distribute branded materials at monthly Professional Development sessions
• Two (2) tickets to the YPRSA Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony in November
• Two (2) tickets to YPRSA Professional Development sessions
• Sponsorship mentions in YPRSA social media channels

Professional Recognition Supporter – $500

The Yankee PRSA annual awards represent the best of public relations achievement among professionals in our region. Yankee PRSA honors individual accomplishment, tactical excellence and achievement in specialized practice areas. The Patrick Jackson award, established in 1988, was designed to recognize a professional who is not in the public relations field but nonetheless successfully uses public relations principles to benefit his or her organization and society. The purpose of the Patrick Jackson Award is to recognize excellence in the practice of public relations and demonstrate a track record of building relationships which earn trust.

The Summit Award recognizes excellence in a specific area of focus which varies annually based on trends, behaviors and new technologies in the public relations field. Two prior recipients have been recognized for excellence in the use of social media, and for educating and engaging the public during a time of crisis.
Benefits include:

• Logo on nomination announcement
• Logo on Annual Meeting & Awards invitation
• Logo on awards section of yankeeprsa.org site
• Two (2) tickets to the Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony in November
• Recognition of sponsorship during the awards presentation on stage
• Sponsorship mentions in Yankee PRSA social media channels

Student Scholarship Supporter – $500

Named in honor of James Bradley, a founding member of the Yankee Chapter PRSA, the $500 scholarship recognizes and provides assistance to future public relations professionals.
Benefits include:

• Logo on scholarship application and promotional communication
• Logo on Annual Meeting & Awards invitation
• Logo on awards section of yankeeprsa.org site
• Two (2) tickets to the Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony in November
• Recognition of sponsorship during the scholarship presentation on stage

Each year, dedicated volunteers step forward to help lead Yankee Chapter PRSA. Serving on the board of directors or a committee is a prominent leadership opportunity within the public relations industry in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Yankee Chapter’s Nominating Committee is authorized by the chapter Bylaws to present chapter membership nominees for the slate of officers, which the chapter votes on at the annual meeting.

This year Yankee Chapter seeks to fill the following board positions:

• President Elect (three-year commitment)
• Secretary (term expires 12/31/13)
• Treasurer (term expires 12/31/13)
• Assistant Treasurer (term expires 12/31/13)
• Director (term expires 12/31/14)
• Director (term expires 12/31/14)

Strong boards need exceptional leaders. Yankee Chapter’s Nominating Committee encourages dedicated members to consider and volunteer for the open positions, as well as to lead and serve on various committees.

If you would like to nominate yourself or another Yankee Chapter members, please contact Susie Stone, chair, Nominating Committee at susie.d.stone@gmail.com or 207-662-4840.