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PRSA Meeting Information |
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 PRSA-OKC is starting the holiday season in style with a monthly meeting sure to pique your curiosity!
Plus, past PRSA-OKC chapter presidents are invited to join us this month at NO CHARGE! Just make sure to let us know that you would like to take advantage of this opportunity when you register. | ||||||||||||
Thursday, December 6, 2007
The Masters, PRSA-OKC's newest special interest section, will be meeting on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pearl's on Classen. The Masters special interest group targets the interests of public relations practitioners who have extensive experience in the profession. Mark your calendars and be sure to join us! | ||||||||||
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Visit the Shadow Day 2007 Web page.
Shadow Day is back! This annual PRSA-OKC event gives area students the chance to team up with a professional and get an "inside" look into a real day-in-the-life in the Public Relations industry. Our lunch presentation will feature Sam Sims, APR, PRSA Web site chair, to speak about the various entry level jobs available to recent and upcoming graduates, as well as the qualifications many employers are looking for. Drew Dugan, OKC Chamber Greater Grads, will give students an insightful look into the pros of staying in Oklahoma City after they graduate. | ||||||||||||
Monday, October 29, 2007 For over 100 years, The Oklahoman has been delivering the news to people's doorsteps and more recently to their fingertips. How do you give your stories the best chance to make it past the newsroom and onto the press?
This panel of editors and reporters will give you a first hand glimpse of what goes on in the newsroom, how they determine what stories to cover and how you can increase your chances of seeing your stories in ink. Join the PRSA New Young Professionals on Monday, Oct. 29, at 11:30 a.m. in the downstairs reception hall at The Oklahoman located at 9000 N. Broadway Extension for an informational meeting on print media. Clytie Bunyan, business editor, Sonya Colberg, features editor, Carrie Coppernoll, columnist, and Yvette Walker, deputy managing editor, special projects and multimedia, will share their knowledge and expertise. This meeting is open to anyone, but you must register. Cost for lunch: $10 | ||||||||||
Thursday, October 25, 2007 Need time to connect with your colleagues and not have to sit down to a professional development style meeting? Join us for an autumn fling to mingle and network with your fellow communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, journalism and graphic design professionals in the Oklahoma City metro. Hors d'oeuvres, beverages and tours of the newly renovated Park Harvey apartments will be provided.
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Thursday, October 11, 2007 The 30th annual Oklahoma City Chapter of the PRSA awards banquet is here! The goal of the 2007 Upper Case Awards competition is to recognize the best in public relations programs and practices in the Central Oklahoma region and throughout the state. Learn more about the Upper Case Awards! Visit the 30th Annual Upper Case Awards page for more information.
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Thursday, September 27, 2007
When it comes to pitching stories to the newsroom, each medium has different considerations. Television relies heavily on visual elements, but what is important to radio? Find out how a radio station functions and what types of stories are appealing at the NYPC September meeting. | ||||||||||
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
Join PRSA-OKC on Sept. 19, 2007, at Nonna’s as we delve into real-life ethical scenarios during our annual Ethics Program. Three local practitioners – Karla Bradshaw, APR, of Third Degree Advertising, Sjonna Paulsen, APR, with Anglin Public Relations, and Sandy Pantlik of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department – will share actual ethical dilemmas that they’ve faced and what they did about it. | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Join PRSA-OKC on August 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nonna's in Bricktown for an opportunity to learn how Public Relations professionals should target four distinct generations in their marketing and communications efforts. Rita Murray, CEO of Performance Consulting Group, LLC in Norman, Okla., will offer a fast-paced, multimedia-based presentation uncovering the issues each generation has and how PR professional can avoid the pitfalls. Participants will be able to:
Murray is a first generation American businesswoman, professional speaker, TV Host, Web Producer, Emcee, former top secret government contractor and private pilot. Murray has more than 25 years of experience in the area of organizational development, information technology, human resource management, presentation skills, executive coaching and business communications. She has worked for and with small and corporate businesses, franchise organizations, non-profits, government agencies and defense contractors across the United States, including Fortune companies: General Electric, IBM, Compaq Computer Corporation, Lockheed, KPMG, Genetech and Rolls Royce, as well as all branches of the United States Armed Forces. In 2006, she earned a Ph.D. in Instructional Psychology and Technology from the University of Oklahoma and was the 2005/2006 President of the National Speaker Association (NSA) Oklahoma Chapter. She and her husband, Ron, a high-time pilot, live in Norman, Okla. | ||||||||||||
Monday, July 30, 2007
Is it time to move up...or move on? Is your yearly evaluation just around the corner? Are you facing an ethical dilemma? How should you prepare for a job interview? We all have questions we're afraid to ask. Now's your chance to ask the tough questions – anonymously! Join the New Young Professionals Monday, July 30, at 11:30 a.m. at the Oklahoma Heritage Association, on the corner of N.W. 13th and Shartel Ave., and hear how the seasoned PR pros would answer your questions and deal with professional advancement issues. Sean Simpson, APR, Corporate Communications Director for Express Personnel Services; Nancy Coggins, APR, Marketing and Communications Director for the OKC National Memorial and Museum; and Danielle Ezell, APR, President of 20 Hats, will share their personal experiences and answer questions. To remain anonymous, bring your questions on a sheet of white paper or write them on the paper provided at the meeting. Whether you're a rookie or a soon-to-be graduate, this meeting will be extremely educational. All new and/or young public relations and marketing professionals are encouraged to attend. Cost for box lunch: $10. Register by noon Thursday, July 26, to newpro@prsaokc.com. | ||||||||||||
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Do organizations and corporations have an obligation to consider the interests of customers, employees, shareholders, communities, and ecological considerations in all aspects of their operations? OGE Energy Corp. believes so. Join us at Nonna's in Bricktown, on July 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a presentation on Corporate Social Responsibility by Brian T. Alford, APR, manager, corporate communications and community relations at OGE. Alford will be on hand to talk about how this Oklahoma City-based company is working toward a better community on all fronts. | ||||||||||||
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Join the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America for a half-day seminar to enrich your knowledge about the latest online communications trends. Get more information and register on the Professional Development page. | ||||||||||||
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Join the PRSA – Oklahoma City chapter on Wednesday, May 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and get an inside look at one of Oklahoma’s Centennial events — the Oklahoma History Center’s “First Families of Oklahoma” exhibit.The opening of this exhibit featured the seven living governors of Oklahoma, including former Governor David Hall, who had not made any public appearances in Oklahoma since his 1975 departure from the state. Oklahoma History Center Public Relations and Marketing Director Michael Dean will walk us through the steps he took in planning, communicating and executing this major event. A native Oklahoman, Dean’s family settled in Norman prior to statehood. His interest in history began at a young age and continued through his long career in broadcasting. He was named to his dream job at the History Center five years ago. Dean attended Northeastern A&M in Miami, Okla., and Oklahoma State University. He later earned both his bachelors and masters degrees from Southern Nazarene University. Dean just completed his 16th year as part of the Sooner Radio Network, working with Bob Barry on the broadcasts of OU football and men’s basketball games. He retired from the Army Reserve one year ago after serving for 28 years. He has been published in a number of Army magazines and other publications, and during the Persian Gulf War he served with the Armed Forces Desert Network. For the Oklahoma Historical Society, Dean manages the marketing and public relations activities for the new Oklahoma History Center and has a three-minute weekly radio program on Oklahoma history that is broadcast on more then 20 radio stations around the state. | ||||||||||||
Monday, April 30, 2007
Spring time is here, and baseball season is upon us. Who can forget the sight of the emerald grass with brilliant white chalk lines, the smell or freshly roasted peanuts, the sound of the bat cracking against the ball? Of course none of that would be possible without the paying spectators. But how do you keep the fans enthusiastic, motivated and coming back for more? That's where sports marketing and promotions comes into play. Join the New Young Professionals Monday, April 30, at 11:30 a.m. at Crabtown in Bricktown, 303 E. Sheridan Ave., for an informational meeting about sports marketing and promotions. This month's featured speaker is Brandon Baker, promotions manager for the Oklahoma Redhawks. Cost: Your meal. | ||||||||||||
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Please join us at Nonna's in Bricktown, on April 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Going it Along: Independent Practitioners Guide to Starting Your Own Business.Join PR pros Brenda Jones, APR, and Debbie Anglin, APR, as they give the ins and outs, challenges and successes of going it alone in this market. They will be joined by SCORE Counselor Ron Glass to talk about what you need to know and remember when starting your own firm.The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a resource partner of the Small Business Association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide.Join PRSA-OKC Wednesday, April 18, at Nonna's in Bricktown, for what's sure to be an eye-opening presentation. See you at Nonna's! | ||||||||||||
SPECIAL MEETING
Join PRSA-OKC April 12 from 6-9 p.m. at The Bricktown Brewery for your chance to hang with the next generation of outstanding Public Relations practitioners.PRSA-OKC is hosting our annual Career Night in conjunction with the college level PRSSA chapters from the metro area. This is an annual evening of networking, invaluable career information for students and chance for you to give back to the profession. The night will also feature scholarship awards to students from funds raised by the chapter's annual Uppercase Awards.The event begins at 6 p.m. with networking among students and professionals – students will be seated with professionals whose careers match the students' public relations interests. Networking will be followed by a buffet and a keynote speaker sharing tips with college students on using new technology to make themselves stand out from the crowd.Next, the OU chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) will present the annual Zenith Awards that honors and showcases the best of PRSSA students' work. Resume Review: | ||||||||||||
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Please join us at Nonna's in Bricktown, on March 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Capital Communication: An Insider's View of Political Communications.Dena Drabek, press secretary and special projects coordinator for Oklahoma Congresswoman Mary Fallin, will speak to her experiences in the political communications arena. Drabek will be joined by Fallin's Field Representative Todd Pauley. Prior to joining the Congresswoman's district office, Drabek served as press secretary in Fallin's Lieutenant Governor's office and served as director of communications for her Congressional campaign. Before joining the political arena, Drabek worked as a television news reporter for KFSM-TV, Fayetteville, Ark., and KTEN-TV, Ardmore, Okla., as well as in media relations for the Chickasaw Nation. Drabek holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma.Pauley previously served as the public affairs consultant for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma and on the board of the Neighborhood Alliance. Pauley's diverse background includes experiences in radio promotion, marketing in the music industry, and providing development, fundraising and public affairs support to higher education, non-profits, politcal action committees and numerous political campaigns. Join PRSA-OKC Wednesday, March 21, at Nonna's in Bricktown, for this presentation. | ||||||||||||
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Table sponsorships also available for businesses or groupsHosted by the Oklahoma Christian University PRSSA chapter, the PRSSA Etiquette Dinner is an opportunity for students and professionals to meet, network with each other and learn proper protocol regarding business, social and dining etiquette. Attendees will learn everything from which topics of conversation are appropriate at a dinner meeting to which hand to hold your glass in while mingling over “mocktails.”This etiquette dinner differs from most; OC PRSSA is able to offer it to professionals and students at a lower price than usual. OC PRSSA is hosting this event in order to provide a much-needed professional development opportunity to the students of OC and surrounding universities like UCO, OU, and OSU. Jana Christian, an expert and dynamic speaker serves as facilitator of the event. She is the president of the Etiquette School of Oklahoma and a nationally certified etiquette instructor who makes learning etiquette an enjoyable experience, not a painful one!Topics of instruction include American and Continental styles of dining, toasting, seating arrangements, handshaking, introducing yourself and others, napkin etiquette, silverware savvy, dining dilemmas, host and guest duties and other dining do’s and don’ts.For more information, to register or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Leah Brown at leah.brown@student.oc.edu or 405.414.2433. Attire: Business dress | ||||||||||||
Monday, February 26, 2007
Whether you are a nonprofit raising funds or a corporation donating money and volunteers, fundraising is an essential component to the operation of an organization. Join the New Young Professionals Monday, February 26, at 11:30 a.m. at Crabtown in Bricktown, 303 E. Sheridan Ave., for an informational meeting about fundraising and corporate giving. Nina Daylor, senior vice president of resource development for United Way, and Larry Hawkins, manager of community affairs for OG&E, will share their unique fundraising perspectives. | ||||||||||||
Thursday, February 21, 2007
Join us at Nonna's in Bricktown, on Feb. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. where we'll learn about the journey three former journalists made as they transitioned from the newsroom to public relations.Our panel of presenters will feature:
Join PRSA-OKC Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Nonna's in Bricktown, for an insightful discussion on the successes, challenges and reasons behind their "cross over." See you at Nonna's! | ||||||||||||
Thursday, February 1, 2007
PRSA-OKC's newest special interest section, The Masters, will hold it's first meeting of 2007 on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Purple Bar at Nonna's.The Masters special interest group targets the interests of public relations practitioners who have extensive experience in the profession.During our February get together, we will have an informal discussion about how we communicate with and manage Millennials as well as other generational groups. Contact Danielle Ezell, APR for detailed information about the meeting and the new interest section. (405) 604-5941, x101. | ||||||||||||
Monday, January 29, 2007
Have you ever wondered how television stations decide which news stories to cover? Or, why they choose to or not to cover your story? This is your opportunity to get in on all the action.Join the New Young Professionals Monday, January 29, at 8:45 a.m. at KWTV Channel 9 – 7401 N. Kelley Ave. This is your chance to participate in a morning news meeting and learn how the reporters, assignment editors and directors decide what's newsworthy.NOTE: Instead of our usual lunch, this will be a breakfast meeting. Donuts will be provided. RSVP by noon Friday, Jan. 26 to Kinsey Cox at (405) 840-4222. | ||||||||||||
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
PRSA-OKC starts the New Year with a luncheon program designed to help you advance your career in 2007.Join us at Nonna's in Bricktown, on Jan. 17 and learn what it takes to earn your APR in public relations. We'll answer your "How do I…?" questions about accreditation, and you'll learn the secrets of success from recently accredited practioners.LeeAnn Bratten, APR, and Melody Wortmann, APR, will share their insights, tips and advice for members looking to amp up their careers. Already have your APR? Join us and learn about the vital mentoring role you'll be asked to play as we help candidates through the six-month long process: including a portfolio review, mentoring and the online examination. | ||||||||||||
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