December 11, 2007
The Public Relations Association of Central Illinois (PRA) will have its next meeting on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Barrack’s Cater Inn in Peoria, IL from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $17 for members or $22 for non-members.This month’s topic is Ac-Cen-Tuate the Positive: Dealing with Negative Press. Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 12 to Mike Badgerow (309) 263-2491.
The January meeting will be roundtable discussions on current public relations topics. Membership dues are $45 per person.
PRA is made up public relations and marketing communication professionals throughout Central Illinois. Our members vary from employees at large and mid-sized firms to not-for-profit agencies and self-employed freelancers. We offer monthly presentations (September through May) by top professionals in their fields who share the latest information on ways to move public relations confidently into the 21st century. During our meetings, members and guests are provided with an opportunity to network with fellow public relations people and become friends with people who have similar goals.
More information on PRA can be found at www.pracentillinois.org or by contacting President Rhonda Parker at (309) 692-7631.
November 2, 2007
PR TOYS/TOOLS/TECH AT NOVEMBER PRA MEETING
The Public Relations Association of Central Illinois (PRA) will have its next meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the River Station in Peoria, IL from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $17 for members or $22 for non-members.
This month’s topic is ‘“Toys/Tools/Tech” A Review of Tools and Technology for the PR Professional.” Technology advances happen so quickly that it’s easy to become old news before you create any new news. Public Relations professionals need to be knowledgeable about what is new, what is tried and true and what is on its way out. November’s PRA meeting aims to help with professional insight and advice, and time for meeting attendees to share best practices with the rest of the group.
Upcoming 2007 meeting topics include how to deal with negative press and roundtable discussions. Membership dues are $45 per person.
PRA is made up public relations and marketing communication professionals throughout Central Illinois. Our members vary from employees at large and mid-sized firms to not-for-profit agencies and self-employed freelancers. We offer monthly presentations (September through May) by top professionals in their fields who share the latest information on ways to move public relations confidently into the 21st century. During our meetings, members and guests are provided with an opportunity to network with fellow public relations people and become friends with people who have similar goals.
More information on PRA can be found at www.pracentillinois.org or by contacting President Rhonda Parker at (309) 692-7631.
October 19, 2007
PRA members and Bradley University public relations students can “Meet and Greet” each other on Wednesday, October 24 at Gorman’s Pub. We’ll begin gathering at 8:30 p.m., with our program starting at 9 p.m.This is a great opportunity for members to share their career experiences and give advise to students. This is also a great event for members looking for interns or new hires.
PRA will provide some food, students can get their own drinks. For more information, call Mike Badgerow at (309) 263-2491 or e-mail at pnknman@mtco.com