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Communicating Your Skills – April 19

March 31, 2016/in News, Past Programs, Professional Development/by Seth Wheeler

Learn How to Stand out From the Competition to Land Your First Job or Next Job

We’ve all heard that saying you only get one first impression. Learn to make the most of your first impressions and get your career moving with the Yankee PRSA “Communicating Your Skills” professional development session!

The session will share strategies for a successful job search that leverage your resume, professional appearance and LinkedIn to land you your first job or next job. As a career professional, your resume and social profile make you stand out from the competition. The question is: do you stand out for the right reasons?

Join the Yankee Chapter on April 19, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., for this special professional development session at Webster Hall on the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) campus where you will learn:

How to organize a resume, what to include and how to make yourself standout.
How to take advantage your network and LinkedIn to get your career moving.
What hiring human resources and managers look for in a job candidate.

Leave the session better prepared to start a job search with best practices from experts that reflect who you are and what you know, how use the tools recruiters and hiring managers use and how candidates are assessed when applying for a position.

Cost: Students $5, Members $20, and non-members $25.

Panel Experts:

Lisa Landry, Founder, Savvy Workshop

Lisa Landry has been in the marketing industry for more than 25 years. As a seasoned marketing professional and business owner, she speaks regularly on topics of branding, content marketing strategy and using event based marketing and social media to grow business. An early adopter of LinkedIn and other social media channels, she supports her clients (and her own business) in developing and implementing effective social media strategies. Lisa believes that the best customer is an educated customer and enjoys sharing her knowledge about the wonderful world of marketing and promotion with everyone who wants to be more Marketing-Savvy!

Jen Cully White, Human Resources Administrator, New Hampshire Housing

Jen Cully White is the human resources administrator at New Hampshire Housing in Bedford, N.H. Jen graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor’s degree in communication arts and has been in the field of human resources for more than 15 years.

Jen served on the Manchester Area Human Resources Association (MAHRA) board of directors for the last five years and has been a member for nine years. Other volunteer activities include director of Miss Deerfield Fair as part of the Miss NH Organization and committee member of Scout Troop 91 in Manchester. She is a New Hampshire native and enjoys cheerleading, shopping, and spending time with her family, which includes her husband and three children.

David Yudkin, Certified Resume Writer, Creative Professional Resumes

David Yudkin founded R&D Designs in 1992 and soon launched Creative Professional Résumés as a Career Services division. One of approximately 400 certified professional résumé writers worldwide, David graduated as the top communications graduate from Quinnipiac College and has completed additional MBA courses. His earlier positions included business administration and management roles in legal, healthcare, and sales environments.

Since forming CPR, David has written thousands of résumés in all fields, including career search materials for over 30 vice president or director level clients from FORTUNE 1000 companies. With the advent of the Internet and a high volume of referrals, CPR has built a client base of customers from 35 nations.

New Professionals – Join PRSA now and Receive a free Section Membership

March 25, 2016/in Past Programs/by Seth Wheeler

New PRSSA graduates or those with less then three years experience receive a free one-year New Professionals Section membership when they join National PRSA as an associate member. Use promototional code AM16.

Join PRSA

Boost Your Professionalism, Learn about Accreditation

March 8, 2016/in Past Programs/by Seth Wheeler

Are you interested in becoming an accredited public relations professional (APR), or do you just want to deepen your professional knowledge?

The Yankee Chapter’s Accreditation Committee will host six monthly sessions from March through September, for two hours each. The first will be held Wed., March 30 from 4-6 p.m., at NH Housing Finance Authority at 32 Constitution Drive in Bedford, NH. We’ll focus on the KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) you need to know to become an accredited PR professional, and how to apply for and prepare for the accreditation process, specifically the Readiness Review questionnaire and panel. Attend one or all sessions, but if you decide to pursue your APR, we recommend attending all. The cost is $20 per class for members and $35 for nonmembers.

Register today for the March 30 session .

Yankee Chapter at the Manchester Monarchs March 23

February 29, 2016/in News, Past Programs, Professional Development/by Seth Wheeler

Join PRSA Yankee Chapter at a Manchester Monarchs Game on March 23

Professional development session offers an inside look at the team’s marketing communications programs.

Join the Yankee Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester on Wednesday, March 23, for a presentation on the Monarch’s marketing communications programs followed by a game between the Manchester Monarchs and Brampton Beast.

The professional development session begins at 5 p.m. with the Monarchs hosting a networking session, Q&A with members of the front office and a presentation on the team’s public relations, marketing and community relations programs. Following the program, attendees are invited to stay for the 7 p.m. game as the Manchester Monarchs take on the Brampton Beasts.

Members $25 and non-members $30; students can attend the program at no charge and get a discounted ticket to the game for $10.

NOTE FOR THOSE ATTENDING

On game day, enter the Verizon Wireless Area through the Northeast VIP/Media Entrance on the northeast corner of the building, near the corner of Lake and Chestnut streets. Arena staff will have names for all RSVPs.

Parking: Metered Street parking is available around the arena (Enforcement 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. $0.75/hour). Many lots around the arena offer parking for $10, but street parking is recommended. You can pay for 3 hours and be good after 8 p.m. when they start charging.

PRSA — Advancing the Profession and the Professional

October 19, 2015/in Announcements, Past Programs/by Seth Wheeler

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the nation’s largest community of public relations and communications professionals. We provide training, set standards of excellence and uphold principles of ethics for the global public relations profession. As a leading voice in the PR industry, we also advocate for greater understanding and adoption of public relations services.

PRSA’s 21,000 members represent nearly every practice area and professional and academic setting in the public relations field. In addition, more than 10,000 college students are members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

If you want to make contacts, be recognized for your work, enhance your professional skills, stay on top of emerging trends and otherwise accelerate your PR career, PRSA is the organization for you.

PR, Polls, The Press, and Presidential Politics – Annual Meeting & Networking Event – Nov. 5

October 5, 2015/in News, Past Programs, Professional Development/by Seth Wheeler

Explore NH’s powerful role in presidential politics. In 2016, it will be 100 years since New Hampshire held its first presidential primary. And every four years, the Granite State is a magnet to politicians and national media as the nation’s first presidential primary unfolds. This year, a large slate of candidates is roaming the state seeking votes.

Joining us on November 5th for a discussion are four politically savvy experts, Neil Levesque, Executive Director, NHIOP; Andy Smith, Ph.D., Director, UNH Survey Center; Kevin Landrigan, Political Reporter, NH1; and Scott Tranchemontagne, President, Montagne Communications, who’ve been part of the First-In-The-Nation scene for years. Find out what goes on behind the scenes, what it all means, and why New Hampshire is often a proving ground for unknown candidates and political operatives. Explore NH’s powerful role in PR & presidential politics, attend the annual meeting, and spend time with colleagues!

Join Yankee PRSA colleagues for our annual meeting, a behind-the-scenes look at PR & presidential politics, and networking.

Bring a colleague or student as your guest!

3:00 p.m. Annual Meeting

4:00 p.m. PR, Polls, the Press & Presidential Politics Discussion

Neil Levesque, NH Institute of Politics
Andy Smith, UNH Survey Center
Kevin Landrigan, NH1 Political Reporter
Scott Tranchemontagne, Montagne Communications
Moderated by Amy Coveno, WMUR

5:15 p.m. Reception – hors d’oeuvres – cash bar

COST: PRSA members $20; PRSA members + guest $25; Not-yet-a-member $35; Students/interns/AmeriCorps $10

Thanks to our sponsor.

Social Media Disasters: How to Avoid Them Ethically & Legally – October 22

August 11, 2015/in News, Past Programs, Professional Development/by Seth Wheeler

When it comes to good social media policy, ethics is key. Missteps and bad information can cause harm to a brand or organization. Every day we see numerous examples of how social media can make – or break – a reputation, whether it be that of an individual, large corporation or non-profit.

In this session, we will look at some of these examples and examine some questions surrounding social media ethics including:

Can social media be policed? What rights do employees have on their own personal pages? What about employers?
Can there be a defined ethics code when the lines are sometimes blurred?
How does the PRSA Code of Ethics apply to social media? Could you be violating it without even knowing?
What legal ramifications are there, if any, when it comes to social media?

Panelists:

Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA

Kirk Hazlett, APR, fellow PRSA, Associate Professor,
Communication/Public Relations, Curry College
Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA, is Associate Professor of Communication at Curry College in Milton, MA, where he teaches undergraduate public relations courses, oversees the public relations concentration, and serves as Faculty Adviser for the Curry College Public Relations Student Association. Prior to his move into academia, Kirk practiced nonprofit and government public relations and marketing for more than 35 years in the US as well as Asia. During his professional career, he managed communication programs for healthcare and member services organizations as well as the US Army and US Air Force in Vietnam, the Philippines
and the United States. He also provided consulting services for both the Manila
and the Singapore Red Cross.

Eric Tolbert Kilchenstein

Eric Tolbert Kilchenstein, Attorney, Shaheen & Gordon PA
Eric Tolbert Kilchenstein is a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Business Groups. He represents a wide variety of clients on real estate and business
matters throughout New Hampshire including large and small businesses, financial institutions, real estate holding companies, condominium and homeowner’s associations, non-profits and individuals. As a member of the Business Group,
Eric provides counsel on a variety of corporate and commercial matters including acquisitions and sales, compliance matters, entity selection and formation, intellectual property matters, finance, franchise agreements, shareholder agreements, and general corporate and commercial transactions. He enjoys working with businesses and assisting them in their growth and prosperity.

Attendees are invited to stay for a trivial pursuit style group game at the end of the discussion.

EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 4:30-7 p.m.
Location: Walker Auditorium, Southern New Hampshire University, Hooksett NH

Senior Practitioners Roundtable – October 22

August 10, 2015/in Past Programs/by Seth Wheeler

Calling all senior practitioners!

Please join your colleagues for a Yankee PRSA Senior Practitioners Roundtable Event on 10/22 from 3-4:15 at Southern New Hampshire University (Walker Auditorium). The format will be roundtable style, so please come with a list of three topics/areas of interest you’d like to discuss.

This event will be held prior to the October Professional Development session “Social Media Disasters: How to Avoid them Ethically & Legally,” so everyone is invited to stay for that event (please register separately for the PD session).

Summer Social Series

May 12, 2015/in Past Programs/by Seth Wheeler

Join your Yankee Chapter colleagues this summer for a chance to network while sampling the wares of some of our local New Hampshire wineries.

On July 15, we will be gathering at LaBelle Winery in Amherst. The cost is $20/pp and includes a wine tasting and group tour of LaBelle’s winery operations. Members are welcome to bring guests (21+ please only).

5-7 p.m.
LaBelle Winery, 345 NH-101, Amherst, NH 03031

On July 23, we will have the second event in our Summer Social Series when we gather at Sweet Baby Vineyard in East Kingston. The cost is $20/pp and includes a wine tasting and group tour of Sweet Baby’s winery operations. Members are welcome to bring guests (21+ please only).

5-7 p.m.
Sweet Baby Vineyard, 14 Powwow River Road, East Kingston, NH 03827

Please join us for the third and final event in our Summer Social Series on August 6 when we will gather at Hermit Woods Winery in Meredith. The cost is $20/pp and includes a wine tasting and group tour of Hermit Woods’ winery operations. Members are welcome to bring guests (21+ please only).

5-7 p.m.
Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253

June PD – Building Brand Relevance – June 24

May 6, 2015/in Past Programs/by Seth Wheeler

PLEASE NOTE: We have had a change in this program, but it will still be focused on branding. We have secured a panel of branding experts to address this engaging topic.

Your brand can be everything-it is the point where you connect with customers and stakeholders. Making changes can be of real impact. We bring you representatives from two organizations that have recently examined their brands and made significant changes, along with an area agency representative who helps guide clients through the branding process.

We will discuss branding and rebranding as it pertains to both internal and external audiences. What are the challenges? What are the advantages? How do you communicate these changes most effectively?