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2007 eNews Vol. III
What's in this issue?
1. Young Pros Mingle, Set Service DatePRSA St. Louis' Young Professionals are finding the importance of networking and working together. On May 24 more than a dozen Young Pros gathered for an after-hours sharing in the Central West End. Among those attending were a mixture of Chapter members, former members and prospects – including: Lorie Eigenrauch, Stephanie Flynn, Corrie Hendrix, Carly Kaufman, Stephanie Phillips, Matt Pollett, Susanne Reimer, Hilari Struttmann, Michael Taylor, Brian Werner and Bridget Westhoff.
2. Working Toward an APR Statusa. June APR Informational SessionOn June 20, at 11:00 am, just before the June luncheon at Ces & Judy's, there will be a brief overview of the process for obtaining your APR and an opportunity for questions/answers about accreditation. Please e-mail Michelle Yates know if you plan to attend. b. APR Candidates Open HouseAn Online Study Course Open House is planned for public relations professionals who are interested in or already pursuing the APR credential. Led by Online Study Course developer Michael Henry, the session will cover the Examination process and how the APR Online Study Course supports preparation for Accreditation in Public Relations. Presented in a Webcast format, the "Open House" will be held 2:00 p.m.,Tuesday, June 19. Participants will need either headphones or speakers on their computers. Registration is limited to 30 participants. Candidates can register by e-mailing Kathy Mulvihill at PRSA National. Once registered, participants should click here the specific time and day listed above. Additional information about the APR Online Study Course and enrollment is available online here. 3. Diversity Spotlight: What is workplace diversity?Workplace diversity is about acknowledging differences and adapting work practices to create an inclusive environment in which diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued. It is about understanding the individual differences in the people we work with that arise from a broad range of backgrounds and lifestyles, and recognizing the value of using those different perspectives, ideas and ways of working to enhance the quality and outcomes of work. Our diversity is shaped and informed by a variety of characteristics including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, language, religious beliefs, life stages, education, career responsibilities, sexual orientation, personality and marital status. Workplace diversity builds on the traditional principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO). While EEO focuses on ensuring that all people have access to employment opportunities and conditions, diversity means accepting, welcoming and valuing the differences inherent in every individual and recognizing the contribution that a diverse workforce can make to organizational effectiveness and performance. Source: Staffing Diversity - helpwantedrichmond.com 4. Welcome Back RenewalsApril 2007 5. Not a Member? Join by June 30 and Save $50Not a member of PRSA and PRSA St. Louis? Visit our Membership page and check out the copy in blue. PRSA National is offering a May/June special, whereby it will pick up your St. Louis Chapter dues ($50) for your first year of membership. The special application must be used. And it is good for full membership only. If you are just out of college, were a PRSSA member while in school, or are working on a graduate degree, you qualify for other special discounts. Check out the same page. Also, don't forget to check out:a) Our June 20 meeting - Communicating the Highway 40/I-64 Reconstruction. Registration is now open.
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