2007 eNews Vol. VII

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What's in this issue?

1. The Ethics Forum
2. Hall of Fame Ballot – Advertising/PR Nominees
3. Welcome New Members & Renewals
4. Job Bank, Volunteer Opportunities, Mentoring
5. Our Newest Chapter APRs

1) The Ethics Forum

In the spirit of the original forums, Saint Louis University's Emerson Ethics Center will present a series of leading edge, public dialogues, Thursday, Oct. 4, around critical issues facing St. Louis, the nation and beyond.

The launch event in the series will focus on how business can impact individual quality of life, and shape civic development in our communities through engaged corporate citizenship. The program will feature keynote presentations from:

• David N. Farr, Chairman, President and CEO of St. Louis based Emerson
• Dr. Joseph Badaracco, renowned Harvard Ethicist and Saint Louis University alum
• Andy Savitz, author of "The Triple Bottom Line"

The program will include an interactive panel discussion to allow participants to engage with the panel of experts on the theme of the Forum. Registration includes parking and a full breakfast.

• WHEN: 8:00-11:30 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2007
• WHERE: Saint Louis University Busch Center

To register, go here or call (314) 977-3836 for more information. Sponsored by Emerson and St. Louis Business Journal. - Denise Bentele, PRSA-St. Louis Ethics Chair

Faces in the Crowd at our September Luncheon with Rob Amberg

Pam Bolden YWCA Metro St. Louis	Steve Bradley Cision	Brigid Doherty Hughes	Marie Elliott MoDOT	Jennifer Harris Salsman Lundgren	Jessica Helm Trans States Airlines	Tom Herrmann Independent	Dan Kane Cision	Katherine Lucas-Johnson Community Action Agency of St. Louis	GeGe Mix Better Business Bureau	Nancy Schnoebelen St. Louis County Economic Council

2) St. Louis Media Halls of Fame ballot

This year the St. Louis Media Halls of Fame is distributing ballots to members of the advertising/public relations community asking that these professionals vote on the next inductees into the advertising and public relations hall. The organization would very much like to have members and friends of PRSA-St. Louis to cast ballots since they are in the best position to determine who is most worthy of election.

If you wish to receive a ballot in the mail, e-mail your request to their office via Cindy Vantine. If you have questions you may call (314) 664-5355. - Frank Absher, St. Louis Media Halls of Fame

3) Say Hello to These New Chapter Members

• Brigid Doherty, Hughes
• Stephen Houston, Account Supervisor, Casey Communications, Inc.
• J. Sean Smothers, Public Relations & Marketing Manager, Life Skills Foundation
• Michael P. Taylor, Sr. Writer, Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc.
• Dave Wallis, Account Executive, Marketwire

And Welcome Back These Renewals & Reinstatements

• James Barton, Jefferson College
• Christina (Tina) Carroll, Magellan Health Services
• Carol Clark, Anheuser-Busch
• Christine Dixon, Standing Partnership
• Ron Duchek, Sisters of Mercy Health System
• Pam Feese, Solutia
• Ashley Gammon, Millennium Communications, Inc.
• Jill Haynes APR, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
• Marty Heires, Fleishman-Hillard International Communications
• Courtney Jordan, Harris-Stowe University
• Katherine Lucas-Johnson, Community Action Agency of St. Louis, Inc.
• James Mohan, GEO Spatial Intel Agency
• Jennifer Noonan, LaBarge, Inc.
• JoAnna Schooler
• Rob Staggenborg, APR, Christian Brothers College High School
• Pam Weson Savvis Communications, Inc.

4) Job Bank, Volunteer Opportunities, Mentoring

Whether you are a member of the St. Louis Chapter of PRSA or considering becoming a member, we welcome you to take a look at our Job Bank and Volunteer Opportunities. And check these pages periodically as they change frequently. Also, if you are interested in being an online mentor to some of our area college and university PR students, contact our Student Relations chair Michelle Mason. During the school year many area students attend our lunches, some for class credit and others to network to eventually join the professional ranks here or elsewhere. We currently have a waiting list of students for the tutoring program. E-mail Michelle or call her at (314) 569-7100 for more information or to get involved.

5) Meet Our Newest Chapter APRs

NUMBER 36 & 37 - Michelle Mason (left) of Millennium Communications Inc., and Jill Haynes, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., are the latest St. Louis Chapter members to be awarded their APR (Accredited Public Relations) pins. They were recognized at the October luncheon. Thirty-seven Chapter members have now earned the APR recognition.