Information Session – Saturday, January 28
PR Accreditation – A Competitive Advantage
Sign up and learn more about the APR process. The San Antonio Chapter of PRSA is holding a three-hour information session. There is a small charge which pays for a booklet that you will receive. Accountants have their CPA. Architects have their AIA. And you, as a public relations professional have the opportunity to sharpen your skills and distinguish yourself by achieving the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR).
Accreditation is a formal credentialing process for the public relations professional. It is designed to provide a standard of knowledge and an ideal model for achieving optimum success in our profession. A minimum of five years’ experience in public relations and related fields in recommended.
The session will include learning what it takes to get started (including more information on the APR+M available for military public affairs professionals), as well as going over some of the KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities) covered in the exam.
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 9:00 a.m.- noon
Location: NISD Central Office, 5900 Evers Road
Cost: $20
PRSA Luncheon ~ February 2, 2012
Thinking on Your Feet
How to Communicate Clear and Concise Messages on the Spot
PR professionals are expected to be on point at all times - in business meetings, media interviews, press conferences and more. Yet, as some of us know all too well, a brain freeze can hit us at any time, and often occurs at the most inopportune time.
Nora Frost will arm you with tactics to overcome those awkward and wordless moments. As the owner of the boutique public relations agency, Dos Culturas, and a standup comedian in her free time, Nora has extensive experience turning silent moments into golden opportunities to get a message (or joke) across.
During the luncheon, you can participate in the 50/50 raffle to benefit the Marilyn Potts Endowment Fund.
Date: Thursday, February 02, 2012 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Take note of our new 2012 meeting location: DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, 37 NE Loop 410 (at McCullough), San Antonio, TX 78216
Cost: Members $25; Guests; $35; Students & Retired Professionals $15
Register Now!
Meet the Pros – February 23
Make a Major Impact on Communications Students in Only Two Hours
Have you wanted to mentor tomorrow’s communications pros, but don’t want a huge time commitment? The Meet the Pros networking event, sponsored by PRSA and American Women in Communications (AWC) San Antonio chapters, allows you to mix, mingle and mentor students interested in your field with rounds of speed networking in just two hours!
We need professionals in the following disciplines to attend this event to speak about your professional journey, day-to-day tasks and words of advice for students who aspire to work in your field:
- Advertising
- Graphic/Web Design
- Journalism Writing
- Multimedia
- Public Relations
- Radio/Television
- Social Media
- Non-profit Management
- Event Planning
When: Thursday, February 23, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: San Antonio College, Visual Arts Center, Room 120
Interested? Contact
Krystal Jones.
Co-sponsored by…
- AWC San Antonio Chapter
- PRSA San Antonio Chapter
- The Media Communications Department at San Antonio College
Register now!
Senior Practitioner Breakfasts
Senior practitioner breakfasts are for PRSA members with 15 or more years of experience and for current and former chapter presidents. Events are held at 7:30 a.m. on designated dates at The Egg & I at 410 & Blanco (830 NW Loop 410, Suite 107). Dutch treat.
Note: This event is for PRSA members only.
Dates for 2012
March 29
May 24
August 30
November 15