| News and Events |
 Dear PRSA-LA members and future members: Please review the following information about all the exciting events PRSA-LA offers throughout the year. The chapter's board of directors is continuously adding new programs and terrific new networking opportunities. Be sure to visit the "What's Happening/Chapter Events" tab for the latest information on upcoming chapter activity. We look forward to seeing you and to your continued involvement in PRSA-LA! Rita Tateel 2008 President PRSA-LA _______________________________________________ ABOUT PRSA-LA ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS PRSA-LA sponsors events throughout the year geared to professional development, networking, and community service. Monthly chapter meetings, held usually on the fourth Thursday of each month, provide a terrific networking opportunity for members in all public relations areas of expertise. Topics are general in nature, and provide timely insight into the field of public relations. Some examples of chapter program include The State of the State of PR, including a panel discussion of agency and a panel discussion of corporate trends and projections for the coming year; studio tours, and the annual Kenneth Owler Smith Symposium at USC's Annenberg School for Communication, featuring nationally renown speakers. Chapter meetings are held in a variety of locations, beginning at 6:00 pm, and include heavy hors d'oeuvres and program. Member and non member charges will be noted on the meeting notice found under "Los Angeles Chapter Events". The PRSA-LA At Breaktast With...program features a highly succsessful monthly breakfast panel of media representatives in various specialty areas, including ethnic, entertainment, healthcare, etc. Members and non members are welcome. Special Interest Groups within PRSA-LA also hold their own events, focusing on their areas of interest. Young Professionals holds networking events feature a speaker and career topics of importance to those entering the field. Quality Time with PR Minds is our chapter's community outreach program offering PR guidance to charitable non profit organizations in a nationally recognized program that takes place twice a year. Prism Awards Banquet - Held annually to recognize outstanding programs and materials. The 2006 awards banquet, held at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood, drew over 350 attendees. If you are not a PRSA-LA member, we hope you will come to some events to see how PRSA-LA can benefit you in your career and in your community. If you are a member, we hope you will take advantage of these valuable opportunities throughout the year. |