Aug/Sept 2005 eNews

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What's in this issue?

1) Sept. 21 Social - Celebrating 55 years in the St. Louis Community
2) Sept. 30 Media Panel luncheon - registration guidelines
3) Mark Your calendars - Former AT&T VP and author, Vicki Newton coming
4) Chapter Renewals, Comings and Goings
5) Chapter opportunities - For professional growth, recognition
6) What Others are doing - Related meetings of interest locally

1) Sept. 21 - PRSA St. Louis' 55th anniversary (55 in 2005) party.
No speeches or Power Point Presentations. Some shared moments? Maybe. But is really a time for old/new to celebrate PRSA-St. Louis 55^th year in providing PR excellence in the St. Louis area. There'll be a chance to visit one-on-one, network and share an after-hours time with fellow PR area professionals (members and non-members alike). Invitations have been sent to chapter presidents over the past 25 years who will be honored during the evening. Ours is one of the oldest chapters within PRSA. See Celebrating 55 Years of Excellence for more information and to register.

2) Sept. 30 luncheon reminder - The Wired News
Come, learn and interact with FIVE local stringers and representatives from the Associated Press (Jim Salter), Dow Jones (Greg Edwards), Metro News Network (Jill Andraske). PRNewswire and NewsUSA. Sponsored by Webster University at Ces & Judy's, across from Plaza Frontenac. For more detailed information on the presentation and to register online go to The Wired News.

Missed a recent speaker/presenter? Here's a Recap
If you missed a luncheon, go to our Speakers and scroll down the column on the left for a report/review of the our August luncheon featuring former St. Louis Media Personalities - Jeff Fowler, Kathy Leonard and Johnny Little - who have come "on the dark side." You're also a click away from other past presentations.

Not a member of PRSA? Quit your procrastination! If you join in September or October, 2005, and get your first year's local chapter dues FREE. That's a $50 savings.

3) Circle these dates for these Upcoming Luncheons

Oct. 19 - Dick Martin, retired exec vice president of public relations with AT&T, and author of "Tough Calls -- AT&T and the Hard Lessons Learned from the Telecom Wars" he's a coveted presenter, having addressed PRSA chapters including New York City, Philadelphia and Minneapolis and others.
Nov. 16 - Program details pending
Dec. 15 - Vicki Newton, KMOV-TV (Channel 4)

4) Chapter Membership Update, Renewals and On the Move

Say Hello to these New or Reinstated Members
Kendra Michelle Baker Gramlich, Fleishman Hillard
James Edward Keller, Media Relations Manager, The Boeing Company
Steven E. Littlejohn, VP, Public Relations, Express Scripts, Inc.
Stephen D. Mamanella, Manager Communications, Ascension Health
Laura M. Reeb, VP, Marketing & Communications, St. Louis County Economic Council
Marquinez Savala, Community Relations Coordinator, City of Ferguson

And Welcome Back These Renewals
Dawn Davis Belizaire, Independent Consultant; Derrell Lamont Carter, Peabody Coal; Carol Clark, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc; Jennifer L. Condren, Nestle Purina PetCare Company; Lance LeComb, Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, and Jan Sheehan, The Hughes Group

On the Move
Maria Bingaman to May Merchandising Company from freelance
Sonia Crites is now Sonia Coleman
Heather McClurg from Missouri Health Foundation to Independent consultant
Michelle Yates from Solon/Gersham to The Lawrence Group Architects

5) Job Bank continues to expand
The PRSA-St. Louis online Job Bank continues to expand. At one point during July, 14 listings offered myriad job opportunities across a spectrum of industries and not-for-profit organizations. In addition, the postings reflect a variety of needs -- from young to seasoned -professional experience. If you're seeking a position or searching for candidates, our Job Bank is a great place to begin the process. Just click on the Job Bank tab at our Web site then choose the tab for Employers or Job Listings.

6) Other Opportunities for Growth & Continued Education

a. Suburban Meetings slated - Come meet Post-Dispatch executives
If you'd like an opportunity to talk with and ask questions of top St. Louis Post-Dispatch executives in a small group setting, here's your chance. Post-Dispatch leaders will be hosting seven September breakfast meetings throughout the region to discuss the newspaper's expanded focus on community news in the freshly redesigned Metro section - a change that offers readers more stories relevant to where they live and how they live. A schedule of the breakfast meeting follows. If you'd like to attend a meeting, please RSVP at your earliest convenience to 314-469-3500.

North County - Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, 7:30 a.m. Bissell Barn, 10255 Bellefontaine Rd. Continental breakfast, coffee and juice will be served by Florissant eatery, Mrs. O's Cake and Pie Pantry.
South County - Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, 7:30 a.m. RiverChase Rec Plex, 990 Horan Dr., Fenton, Mo. Continental breakfast, coffee and juice will be served by St. Louis eatery Chris's Pancake and Dining.
West County - Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, 7:30 a.m. Des Peres Lodge, 1050 Des Peres Rd. St. Louis. Continental breakfast, coffee and juice will be served by West County eatery The Daily Bread.
Jefferson County - Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, 7:30 a.m. Arnold Recreation Complex, 1701 Missouri State Rd., Arnold, Mo. Continental breakfast, coffee and juice will be served by Jefferson County eatery The Blue Owl.
St. Charles County - Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, 7:30 a.m. Blanchette Memorial Hall, 1900 Randolph St., St. Charles, Mo. Continental breakfast, coffee and juice will be served by St. Charles County eatery Miss Aimee B's Tea Room.
St. Clair County - Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005, 7:30 a.m. Four Points by Sheraton Convention Center, 319 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, Ill. Continental breakfast, coffee and juice will be served.
Madison County - Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, 7:30 a.m. Collinsville Area Recreation District, 10 Gateway Dr., Collinsville, Ill. Continental breakfast, coffee and juice will be served.

b. Invitation - PRSA Counselors Academy St. Louis Lunch and Learn
Debra Radman, 2005 chairman of PRSAÕs Counselors Academy, will be in St. Louis Sept. 27 (originally set for July 19) to talk about major issues affecting public relations firms. The Counselors Academy plays a major role in serving as an important networking and best practices forum for senior counselors. The roundtable discussion will be at Cushman/Amberg Communications (7777 Bonhomme, Suite 2200) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact Rebecca Heermann rheermann@cushmanamberg.com no later than Sept. 20 to RSVP. Seating is limited.

c. PR Research Project - Questionnaire
Allison Stokes, a Master's student at the University of South Florida, seeks your help in research that investigates the relationship between organizational structure and the role of the public relations practitioner. This study is an important one that will help in the advancement of both roles - theory in public relations and organizational theory. Through completion of the questionnaire, you will be contributing to the advancement of research in the field. The questionnaire will take about 20 minutes to complete, is voluntary and your responses will remain completely confidential and never connected to your responses in any way.

d. September is Ethics Month
PRSA designates September as ethics month so its members can reflect on the profession and their individual roles. One way you can think about ethics is to review the PRSA Code. Another thought is to meet with your PR colleagues in your department or agency at an informal lunch to discuss ethical situations we all face. As always, if you're facing an ethical dilemma, you can confidentially contact Liese Hutchison, the chapter's ethics officer, at hutchill@slu.edu or 314-977-3345, to discuss your ethical issue.