October 2004 eNews
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What's in this issue?
1) Laura Ries Update and New registration process
2) November program to hear what CEO's, Presidents think about our roles
3) Know Your Chapter Members - on sight
4) Meet new Members, Renewals (and who's moving where)
5) October Diversity Spotlight Vendor - Hispanic radio
6) Membership update - And new Oct/Nov incentive to join
7) New York, New York - (PRSA and St. Louis delegates)
8) Job Bank - update/reminder
9) What Others are doing - Volunteer Opportunities
1. Laura Ries, Oct. 20 Update
Have you taken advantage of our new streamlined, online registration process and signed up for the much-anticipated Laura Ries luncheon presentation, Oct. 20 at the Junior League? More than 150 already have. So don't be left out. The luncheon, sponsored by Common Ground Public Relations, Inc., will hear from the co-author of the best-selling "The Fall of Advertising; the Rise of PR" and other more recent works on branding. Check out The Rise of PR for details on the luncheon, including menu options or go directly to Register Now and register yourself and as many colleagues as like all under one registration. You can pay online by credit card (American Express, MasterCard or VISA) or just note that you'll pay at the door by cash or check.
2. November Luncheon heads-up
Look for registration to be open soon for our Nov. 11 luncheon at the Junior League. It will feature a panel of local CEOs. In essence, the crux of the meeting content is an opportunity to learn how a few local Presidents/CEOs view the public relations function and the role of the public relations professional in their businesses and organizations. We as the PR pros think we know, but unless we've asked, we could be way off base. Visit our Programs page for who's already lined up and links to their bios.
3. Recognize these PRSA-St. Louis Members?
    
From left to right: Tina Carroll, Magellan Health Services; Wes Morgan, Marketing Communications Specialist; Brian Oekel, Patrick Davis Communications; Christy Oldani, RSM McGladrey, Inc.; Pam Weston, Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
4. Meet our Newest Members
Christina (Tina) Carroll, Director Public Relations, Magellan Health Services
Emily McFarland, Communications/Marketing Coordinator, City of Hazelwood
Michele Lee Parrish, Assistant Account Executive, Patrick Davis Communications
Melinda Peirce, Assistant Account Executive, Patrick Davis Communications
Jennifer A. Riley, Account Executive, O'Connor & Partners.
And Welcome Back these renewals and/or Reinstatements
Christy Beckmann, Vista Health (Waukegan, IL)*
Pam Childress, Laclede Gas Company
Carol Clark, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.
Kim Cranston, Rockwood School District
Christy Dixon, The Standing Partnership
Jeanne Jae, Humane Society of Missouri Sabrina Kalleberg, SSM DePaul Health Center
Judy Meyer, Meyer Communications
Jennifer Noonan, LaBarge, Inc
Ruth Rothbacher, Independent Consultant
Christie Schneider, BJC Healthcare/Jewish Hospital College
Rick Stoff, Stoff Communications
Melissa Wilson, Independent Consultant
*Pending payment of chapter dues
On the Move
Cassandre Beaubeauf is now Sande' Stevenson and has moved to Parents As Teachers from Media Impressions, Inc.
Vicki Biggs is now at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri. She was with the St. Louis County Fair and Air Show.
Debbie Johnson has left the YMCA of Greater St. Louis to beome an Independent Consultant.
Wes Morgan has left Clayco Corp and is now a Marketing Communications Specialist.
Cheri Winchester has joined Common Ground Public Relations, Inc. She was with The Standing Partnership.
5. October Diversity Spotlight Vendor
In the Diversity Spotlight at the Oct. 20 PRSA monthly luncheon will be Jorge Riopedre, CEO of CarisMedia. CarisMedia, Inc. is a television and radio production agency specializing in the Latino market. All services - writing, producing, editing, and talent - are available in Spanish. The company also provides translation services. CarisMedia prides itself in its sensitivity to cross-cultural differences, a crucial element for effective communication with the various cultures that are encompassed by the term "Hispanic" or "Latino." Local clients include Momentum Worldwide, Adamson Advertising, Phoenix Creative, and Penguin Productions. Also in attendance, will be Guillermo Rodriguez, the Executive Director of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. President's Casino is covering the luncheon costs of our Spotlight vendor and guests. See Diversity for more information on the local program and how to get involved.
6. Membership Notes
PRSA-St. Louis leads in NATIONAL/Member-Get-a-Member promotion effort!
As of September 20, PRSA gained 65 new national members through its August/September Member-Get-A-Member promotion. Preliminary results showed Chicago and the St. Louis chapters as the early leaders with Austin, Maryland, Memphis, New Jersey, New York, Tar Heel and Thoroughbred just behind. Applications were to be in by early October to earn the MGAM benefit. Check out the "Section Appreciation" October/November membership promotion - aka 'Fall into a Golden Opportunity' on our Membership page. Individuals who join as full members during this period receive a free one-year membership to the Professional Interest Section of their choice.
7. New York, New York...
Three members of PRSA-St. Louis, all Board members and each an APR, will represent our chapter at the business portion of the 2005 International PRSA Conference in New York later this month. The three - Liese Hutchison, APR; Paul Tandy, APR, and Glynn Young, APR - will offer three votes on proposed changes in the organization and in turn provide our chapter with input from National upon their return. Assembly delegates are elected at our chapter's annual meeting (this year in December) and serve three-year terms. Hutchison and Young are completing their third years as chapter representatives. Tandy is serving as an alternate this year in place of elected Kathy Siddens, APR, currently on maternity leave until November. The Board of PRSA St. Louis voted to let the three use their own conscience and understanding of our chapter's needs and feelings rather than direct them to vote a certain way on each bit of pending legislation.
8. Job Bank/ Good News/Bad News
If you haven't looked at our Job Bank recently you'll notice that some jobs have come and gone - quickly. Job bank co-chairs Pat Feeney and Vicki Biggs report that employers seem to be slowing down right now, maybe seeing what's left in their 2004 budgets and what 2005 will hold. But the jobs sent to the new Job Bank have been filled quicky and at least a couple we know of by PRSA members. If you know someone who is advertising a PR job elsewhere let them know of the service and the quick results. See Job Bank for the latest ads and where and how to post new opportunities for our members and friends.
9. Opportunities Within & Beyond
Want to serve on a PRSA Committee, Help in 2005 planning?
As the 2005 board of directors plans for a year's worth of activities,events and professional development...we'd love the participation of interested members. Help is needed in luncheon planning, special events,membership communications and other areas. Please let us know if you're interested in joining a great group of active professionals. Contact Denise Bentele Heintz, APR, dbheintz@commongroundpr.com if interested and let her know what area(s) you'd be interested in helping.
Judges Sought for NAGC Gold Screen Award
PRSA-St. Louis member Ed Bryant is assisting with the judging of NAGC's annual communications Blue Pencil and Gold Screen awards program. This is an annual awards program where we recognize outstanding communications programs and materials produced in the prior year with the awards announced in May. Bryant, who will chair the Gold Screen Awards program next year, is looking for people interested in taking part in reviewing media work and/or who have some expertise in multi-media production, obviously with an eye for excellence. If interested, contact him at ebryant@stlrhc.org or call him at 314-446-6455, Ext. 1021 for more information. Bryant will chair the awards next year. NAGC is the National Association of Government Communicators.
"40 Under 40" (Toot your own horn)
The St. Louis Business Journal is now accepting nominations for its upcoming "40 Under 40" list. According to a past article in the Journal, the list is designed to recognize "40 outstanding professionals under the age of 40". The deadline for nominations is Friday, Nov. 5. For more information, contact: Angela Mueller, Assistant managing editor, St. Louis Business Journal, 314-421-8320 amueller@bizjournals.com. ; Go here to view the article that accompanied last year's list.
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