The Public Relations Association of Central Illinois (PRA) will have its next meeting on November 18, 2009 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.
At the meeting, attendees will learn about free tools to help with their marketing and public relations efforts. Discussion will focus on survey tools, web site statistics and getting media exposure. Attendees are encouraged to bring the name of their own favorite free tool to share with the group.
The Public Relations Association of Central Illinois (PRA) will have its next meeting on October 21, 2009 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.
A media panel comprised of local print media professionals will be discussing tips for getting your story covered in print, as well as the latest media changes and trends in the Central Illinois area and within their industry.
Upcoming 2009-2010 meeting topics include: Free PR Tools You Might Not Know About, Using Social Media to Market Your Business, Measuring your Message, Working with Freelancers and Behind the Scenes of a Successful Campaign. Membership dues are $45 per person.
The Public Relations Association of Central Illinois (PRA) will have its first meeting on September 16, 2009 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.
A media panel comprised of local broadcast professionals will be discussing what it takes to get an event publicized on the morning shows as well as the latest media changes and trends in the Central Illinois area and within their industry.
Upcoming 2009 meeting topics include Media Panel: How to Work with the Print Media, Blogging and How to Use Social Networking to Promote Your Organization. Membership dues are $45 per person, payable by September 16 to take advantage of the discounted lunches.
President:
Michael Thurwanger, Eureka College
twanger@eureka.edu
Vice President-Programming:
Alissa Williams, Pekin Public Library
awilliams@pekinpubliclibrary.org
Vice President-Membership:
Emily Hogan, Pearl Technology
emily.hogan@pearltechnology.com
Communications Manager:
Carolina Cortes, Green View Companies
ccortes@greenview.net
Treasurer:
Gretchen Shearer, Peoria Park District
gshearer@peoriaparks.org
Members-at-Large:
Jamie Cecil-Monari, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria - jmonari@ccdop.org
Meghan Turner, Peoria County - mturner@peoriacounty.org
Past President:
Rhonda Parker, Heading Avenue Franciscan Sister
heading_ave_dev@yahoo.com