5114 N 7th St

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At last, our first gathering of the Non-profit SIG is here!! We will be meeting and greeting and sharing updates as non-profit birds of a feather. We will also spend some time talking through the results of our fall NPO SIG survey and what members want from the group. Our goal will be to identify and prioritize our hot topics for the rest of the year.  Please come and be a part of the discussion and cast your votes!!

When:

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 29, 2012

Where:

Ticoz Restaurant & Bar, 5114 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 200-0160)

Cost:

Free for members, $5 for non-members. (Refreshments are ala carte.)

RSVP: 

Please RSVP to Helen Oliff at 602-340-8050 or holiff@nrc1.org

Questions: holiff@nrc1.org

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2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #2105

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Join us for the first PRSA Phoenix Media Breakfast of 2012. The breakfast will feature Arizona Republic media from the business, features, food and nightlife sections. Learn about their preferred pitching style, stories they’re currently working on, what they are looking for, and their role in creating content for The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com and 12 News.

The panel will feature:

▪       Kathy Tulumello, Business Editor, The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com
▪       Karen Fernau, Food Editor
▪       Megan Finnerty, Nightlife and Events Editor

WHEN: Thursday, March 15
7:30 to 9 a.m.

WHERE: Cadillac Ranch – Tempe Marketplace

2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #2105, Tempe 85281

COST: $15 for members who register in advance by the deadline noted below or $20 for members at the door
$20 for non-members who register in advance by the deadline noted below or $25 for non-members at the door

*Please note that online registration will close at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2011 in order to place the breakfast order*
 

Questions: contact Beth Cochran beth@wiredprgroup.com or Kendra Schultz kshultz@hmapr.com

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With PRSA National membership you will:

• Navigate ethics principles and applications with online resources.
• Increase your influence in the industry by contributing to professional issues, including
  The Business Case for Public RelationsTM.
• Stay on top of emerging public relations trends and industry news.
• Find answers to your most pressing public relations questions.
• Meet others, engage with experts and receive professional support.
• Benefit from members-only offers, including discounts on Professional Development seminars,
  conferences and events.
• Have oportunities to participate in leadership and awards programs.

With PRSA Phoenix Chapter membership you will: 

• Become a visibly engaged member of your local public relations community, while expanding your circle of colleagues and contacts.
• Attend local seminars, meetings, luncheons, receptions and programs.
• Earn recognition through industry awards.
• Step into a leadership role and advocate for the public relations profession.
• Learn about business development and job opportunities in your local community.

For more information vist www.prsa.org/joinus.

The 2012 IABC Phoenix Copper Quill Award competition is open to all Arizona communication professionals and organizations for communication projects completed in 2011.

Early bird deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 29. Entry fee is $95 for non-members per submission, and if you submit three or more entries you’ll receive a 15 percent discount.

If you do miss the worm, the final deadline is March 16, but prices increase to $105 per entry.

Why wait and get a seat in the back of the orchestra, when you can be in the conductor’s spot?

• Define yourself and your work.
• Bring your projects center stage and let them sing for themselves.
• Take this opportunity to become AWARD WINNING!

The 2012 Copper Quill Call for Entries packet, including details on entry requirements and categories, is available on the IABC Phoenix website.

Not sure where to begin? Watch these “how-to” videos from IABC Phoenix’s recent “How to Win a Copper Quill” luncheon. Or check out the judges’ tips and other helpful resources on the IABC Phoenix website.

Also check back soon for details  on PRSA’s 2012 Copper Anvil Awards!

The Phoenix Chapter (phoenixprsa.org)  of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) today announced Scott Hanson, APR, Fellow PRSA, and Phil Pangrazio as winners of the Percy Award and Phoenix Award, respectively, at its annual state of the industry luncheon. Hanson is the president of HMA Public Relations and Pangrazio is the president and chief executive officer of Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL).

“The PRSA Phoenix Board is pleased to honor Scott and Phil for their leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality communications in their organizations,” said PRSA Phoenix President Christie Silverstein, the director of marketing and public relations for Valley Forward Association. “Their best practices and expertise are appreciated by our members who attended the event to learn about their experiences and how they execute the objectives of their employees for customers and clients.”

The Percy Award is earned by a professional who has demonstrated excellence in public relations and has made positive contributions to the community. It is only given when a panel of past recipients agrees on a deserving practitioner. The Phoenix Award recognizes a CEO, business or community leader for practicing exemplary public relations practices within his or her business operations while being active in the community and supporting the industry. The chapter issued a call for business executives and community leader nominations in November. The Percy Award was first presented in 1960 and Hanson is the first male recipient since 2001. The Phoenix Award was initiated in 1982. For a list of past winners, visit phoenixprsa.org and click on “Professional Development.”

A PRSA Phoenix member since 1988, Hanson is one of only 450 practitioners in the prestigious PRSA College of Fellows. He has served on chapter committees and in leadership roles for membership, accreditation and award judging, and has received many local and national awards for HMA Public Relations over the last 25 years. He has served as the chairman of the Northern Arizona University School of Communication Professional Advisory Council since 2004. An NAU alumnus and former sportscaster, he also serves as the professional advisor to the university’s PRSSA Chapter (Public Relations Student Society of America).

As a board member prior to becoming the CEO, Pangrazio was among the first to support the concept of hiring a public relations firm to assist ABIL in its communications efforts. Under his leadership, the nonprofit organization embraces the integral role that public relations plays in positioning its mission and services with consumers, elected officials, community leaders and the media. ABIL is a major service provider regarding the independent living philosophy related to disabilities.

The luncheon featured a panel of practitioners from several sectors discussing best practices, trends and challenges facing the industry and commenced the 2012 slate of continuing education programs for members from many different Valley industries.

Managers play a key role in communicating to employees, but often don’t have the skills required to be effective conduits of communication. During this session, Adrian will teach attendees how to help managers improve their communications skills and drive business results by ensuring understanding of company strategies and priorities.

IABC Phoenix is extending its discounted early bird member registration rate to PRSA members. (When you go to the registration website, PRSA members just need to select “member” and will automatically get the discounted rate, provided you register before Mar. 18.) The $20 early bird registration fee includes food and refreshments and an opportunity to network with Adrian and other attendees. Complete details about this seminar are available on the IABC Phoenix website.

When:

Wed., March 21
6 to 7 p.m.

Where:

Apollo Group, 4025 S. Riverpoint Parkway, Phoenix 85040

Register:

IABC Phoenix website

This year the Western District Conference, held in Denver March 12-13, will focus on creativity, professional development and building communication skills. Conference details are below.

Keynote Speakers:

• Carl Kasell, NPR – “Getting Creative with the News: Using Humor to Illuminate Truth”
• Dan Schnur, Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics, USC – “The 2012 Campaign: An Overview for PR Professionals”
• Rob Biesenbach, PR Pro, Author and Actor – “Act Like You Mean Business”

Breakout sessions include:

• crisis communications
• branding
• marketing
• strategic planning
• personal growth
• government
• culture
• leadership

Cost:

• Early Bird rate $195* – register by Feb. 10
• Regular rate $250 – deadline to register is Feb. 27

The conference will be held at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts

For more information and to register, visit www.prsacolorado.org/2012westerndistrict.

* PRSA member rates. See website for non-member rates.

39 E. Monte Vista Road

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The public relations field is ever evolving, with traditional media blending into social media and technological upgrades with every blink of an eye. The annual “State of Public Relations Panel” brings together PR professionals from five different sectors, corporate, agency, government, non-profit and independent, for a look where the industry has come from, where it’s currently at, and where it’s going.

The panelists will be discussing timely and topical developments in the profession and how technology, the economy and changes in media has and will continue to impact public relations. The panel features the following professionals:

• Corporate: Renee Hunt, Sr. Manager of PR & Internal Communications of Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Agency: Melanie McBride, VP and Director of Public Relations and Social Media of E.B. Lane
• Government: Kelly Taft, Communications Manager of Maricopa Associations of Governments
• Non-Profit: Paul Allvin, VP of Brand Advancement of Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
• Independent: Beth Cochran, Independent Practitioner of Wired PR Group

We will also be presenting awards to the recipients of the Percy and Phoenix awards during this luncheon.

WHEN: 

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:

The University Club
39 E. Monte Vista Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone: (602) 254-5408

COST:

$25 members, $40 non-members; $45 all walk-ins

RSVP:

To R.S.V.P. please fill out the form below by noon Friday, Feb. 3

QUESTIONS:

chaptermanager@phoenixprsa.org

Do you have a question or topic you’d like discussed by the panel? Send it to Veronica Graves at veronica@olsoncomm.com.

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412 S. 3rd St.

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With the holiday stress behind us, start the New Year off right and join us for the first Phoenix PRSA Happy Hour of 2012. Our Sip N’ Chat will be a great opportunity to meet, re-connect and network with other PR and industry professionals from around the Valley. This will also be your chance to meet the 2012 Phoenix PRSA President, board members and new pros.

We will be sipping and chatting at Coach & Willie’s in Downtown Phoenix. Free parking is available in the lot to the east of the restaurant and the light rail is within walking distance. The cost of the event will include appetizers and one drink ticket. Happy Hour specials will also be available to our group the entire night.

Please use hashtag #PRSAsipNchat and tweet to @PRSAPhoenix while at the event!

When:

5:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Where:           

Coach & Willie’s Downtown Phoenix
412 S. 3^rd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004

Parking:

Free parking is available in the lot to the east of Coach & Willie’s

Cost:              

$10 for Phoenix PRSA members; $15 for non-members. Cost includes appetizers and one drink.

RSVP:

Register online by Wednesday, January 25 at 1pm.

Questions:    

Ashley Oakes, (480) 295-2527, ashley@zionandzion.com

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Description:

PRSA Phoenix is partnering with AMA Phoenix to offer our members the opportunity to hear national speaker Wayne Breitbarth, author of The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick- Start Your Business, Brand, and Job Search, as he shares his knowledge about LinkedIn features, tools and applications that you should be using and how to develop a highly effective strategy for maximizing results. PRSA members will receive the discounted rate and a FREE copy of his book at the event.

What:

AMA Phoenix Signature Lunch Event: Kick-Start Your Business, Brand and Job Search

When:

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where:

Marriott
1101 N. 44th St., Phoenix

Register:

Click here to register

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