Tiger Stadium Clean-up Fundraiser

We've been given the opportunity this year to clean up a section of Tiger Stadium as a fundraiser for PRSSA. Here are the details:

• Sunday, November 16 (after the Troy State game)
• 6:45 a.m.
• Meet in front of Mike the Tiger's cage
• Finish at 10:00 a.m.
• Mandatory for officers and those going to conference
• E-mail fundraising chair Laura Weems at laura.weems@gmail.com
• We need at least 20 people
• It's worth 2 participation points

The fundraiser IS early, but it's a really good way for us to help out with various expenses and build PRSSA into a more prominent student society. On a personal note, I was extremely impressed with the amount of members we had at Thursday's meeting. PRSSA has the potential to become an even better way to network and share our undergrad experience as PR majors, and I hope this year sets the benchmark for how successful PRSSA at LSU will be in the future.

So, e-mail Laura or the PRSSA at LSU e-mail address (prssalsu@gmail.com) to sign up and help out!

-Justin

Information About 2008 Bateman Competition

Applications are now available for the 2008-2009 LSU Bateman team. The application is attached to this email. The Bateman Team Competition is a national case study competition established by PRSA in 1973 to allow members of the Public Relations Society of America an opportunity to exercise the analytical skills and mature judgment required for public relations problem-solving. Students chosen for the 2008-2009 Bateman team will begin work on the campaign in Fall 2008 and complete their campaign in Spring 2009. They will be enrolled for and earn credit for MC 4005 in Spring 2009. Please note: This is something you will work on outside of class. It involves a significant time commitment on your part.

Requirements for selection to the Bateman team:
· 3.0 GPA or higher
· Must be hard-working, able to take initiative and work well in a group
· Must have a flexible schedule to allow time for group meetings

If you meet these requirements and you are interested in applying, applications are due no later than Friday, October 3, 2008. Put all of your materials in an envelope and write LISA LUNDY – BATEMAN on the front. Ask the person at the front desk of the Journalism building to put the envelope in Dr. Lisa Lundy's box.

If you have any questions, please let me know. You can email Dr. Lundy at llundy@lsu.edu.

(From Dr. Lundy)

September 25 Newsletter

Dues

The deadline for turning in dues for PRSSA is October 6, 2008. Dues are $70 and include your registration with both our LSU chapter and the national affiliation. Please see Laura Bratcher, our treasurer, to pay them.

PRSSA Conference Registration Deadline Extended

From PRSSA National Headquarters:

"The deadline to register for the PRSSA 2008 National Conference has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 1, in consideration of those affected by adverse weather in the Gulf Coast, to accommodate schools operating on quarter schedules and to allow additional time for fundraising.

Please visit www.prssa.org before Oct. 1 to register for the Conference, held Oct. 24–28 at the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown, and don't forget to sign up for the joint Opening Night Reception with PRSA. The résumé workshop is no longer available. On the Web site you can find a list of recommended hotels within walking distance of the Conference host hotel.

We look forward to seeing you in Detroit."

September 11 Newsletter

Fall 2008 Meeting Dates

Hey everyone! PRSSA at LSU is very exited about the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year. Here is the meeting schedule for Fall 2008:

September 11
September 25
October 6
October 23
November 6
November 20

All meetings will be held at 6:00pm on Thursdays in the Holliday Forum of the Journalism building, except for the October 6 meeting, which is on a Monday. We originally anticipated having fall break that week, but, unfortunately, that's been cancelled.

Each week will feature a great guest speaker and a good way to connect with your undergraduate public relations peers. We look forward to seeing returning members again and meeting new members soon!