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Prism Awards Boot Camp
Sharpen your skills and learn all the dos and don'ts of a successful Prism Award entry at the 2009 Prism Award Bootcamp!
Join best-of-show Prism Award winner Julie C. Robbins and Crystal Award recipient Markham Howe, APR, July 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the offices of Mangan Holcomb Partners, 2300 Cottondale Lane, Suite 300. This brown-bag lunch-and-learn will give you the tools needed to showcase your outstanding work in public relations through the premier public relations awards program in Arkansas.
Don't miss this golden opportunity to learn from the best! There is no cost to attend, but R.S.V.P. to co-chairwoman Alexis Gullick.
If you can not attend Prism Bootcamp and have questions about the Prism Awards, please contact co-chairs Jamie Higgins at 501-812-2771, or Alexis Gullick at 501-376-0321.
Upcoming Prism Awards Dates: Mark Your Calendars
July 16: Prism Boot Camp at Mangan Holcomb Partners, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
July 30: Early Bird Prism Entry Deadline, Mangan Holcomb Partners, 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 13: Regular Prism Entry Deadline, Mangan Holcomb Partners, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 24: Prism Awards Ceremony, Pulaski Technical College, 6 p.m.
The Prism Awards are the top honor for outstanding work in the field of public relations in Arkansas. The Arkansas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America recognizes commendable public relations programs and the skills of Arkansas practitioners, companies and organizations.
The program also encourages improved public relations, professionalism, performance and techniques. The competition is open to members and nonmembers of the PRSA Arkansas Chapter. Visit ArkPRSA.org for more details.
2009 Fall APR Study Series to Begin Sept. 1
Isn’t it time you earned your APR?
PRSA Arkansas Chapter is offering a nine-week comprehensive study course beginning this fall for those interested in pursuing their accreditation in public relations. The series of classes will help prepare chapter candidates for the APR Readiness Review and computer-based accreditation exam.
Facilitated by accredited chapter members, the series will focus on the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) tested, including strategic planning, publics and public opinion, research, communication models and theory, law and ethics, crisis communications and more.
The course fee is only $45 for the entire series. For more information about the APR or to register for the fall preparation program, contact Andrea Smalec, APR, at 501-688-8848 or by e-mail at asmalec@mwlaw.com.
2009 Fall APR Study Series Schedule
Study sessions will be held each Tuesday beginning Sept. 1, 2009, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Locations to be announced. Percentages indicate the weight of value on the exam.
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Sept.1, 2009
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Definitions of Public Relations
Session Leaders:
Brenda Scisson, APR
Andrea Smalec, APR
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Sept. 8, 2009
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Ethics and Law (15 percent)
Session Leaders:
Bob Sells, APR
Bruce Trimble, APR
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Sept. 15, 2009
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Communication Models and Theories (15 percent)
Session Leaders:
Stacy Sells, APR
Amy Amy, APR
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Sept. 22, 2009
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Research, Planning, Implementation and
Evaluation (30 percent)
Session Leaders:
Lisa Bondurant, APR
April Wingfield, APR
Stacey Jones, APR
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Sept. 29, 2009
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Crisis Communication Management (10 percent)
Session Leader:
David Lewis, APR
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Oct. 6, 2009
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Management Skills and Issues (10 percent)
Session Leader:
Natalie Ghidotti, APR
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Oct. 13, 2009
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Business Literacy (10 percent)
Session Leader:
Carol Cassil, APR
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Oct. 20, 2009
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Media Relations (5 percent) and Advanced
Communication Skills (1 percent)
Session Leader:
Kerri Jackson Case, APR
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Oct. 27, 2009
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Using Information Technology Effectively (2 percent) and History
Of and Current Issues In Public Relations (2 percent)
Session Leader:
Dan McFadden, APR
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Nov. 3, 2009
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Wrap-Up Session and Readiness Review Preparation
Session Leaders:
Andrea Smalec, APR
Natalie Ghidotti, APR
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