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President's Report
PRISM Tickets Due Sept. 14, Event Sept. 22
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Please accept our apologies for sending twice, as we mistakenly sent you to the wrong video.
Hello members, the theme for this month is simple: PRISMS! As a reminder, tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, Sept. 14, for the event Thursday, Sept. 22. There will be no late or extended deadline; Sept. 14 is it so we can help the venue prepare. In this month’s video, you’ll hear from our PRISM co-chairs Kelsey and Jillian who provide more details on the event. You may also still order your “Kansas City’s Got Game” T-shirts at the event if you missed your chance to do so by the September deadline.
In surprising news, there were no nominations for PR Team of the Year. We certainly know our K.C. PR teams did some fantastic work, so we’re still holding nominations for that award. Please submit them ASAP to Kelsey and Jillian.
We also have an additional professional development event on Sept. 13: Speaking with One Voice – IR and PR. We’ve partnered with the K.C. chapter of National Investor Relations Institute, and will feature member Gene King, APR on the panel, to discuss the convergence of investor relations and public relations.
An action-packed month as usual (with more coming in October) and keep your feedback and ideas coming, as we strive to be the professional resource and advocate for Kansas City’s PR and Communications community. Visit us on our social channels (top of newsletter) for the latest updates. We look forward to seeing all of you at our PRISMs Awards Gala on Sept. 22!
Andy DiOrio, APR
GKC-PRSA President
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Don't Miss: Fall's Fantastic Events
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Sept. 13: Speaking with One Voice: IR and PR
$25 members and nonmembers
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This special joint meeting of the Kansas City chapters of the National Investor Relations Institute and the Public Relations Society of America will feature panelists from both organizations to examine the growing common ground between IR and PR. The panel will consider whether the two professions are really all that different in today’s high-speed tech environment. While audiences seem different on the surface, they increasingly overlap and share similar informational interests.
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Sept 22: 2016 PRISM Awards
7 p.m.-10 p.m., College Basketball Experience
$85 for GKC-PRSA members; $100 for nonmembers
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GKC-PRSA's 2016 PRISM Awards is right around the corner and you don't want to miss it. This year's event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at the College Basketball Experience. Award-winning journalist and communications professional Elizabeth Alex will serve as the mistress of ceremony for the evening. More
Join the excitement of the biggest PR event of the year with a 2016 PRISMS t-shirt purchase. Made out of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, this unisex t-shirt will serve as a reminder that not only does Kansas City got game, but that the GKC-PRSA 2016 PRISM Awards was an event that you are glad you didn't miss. More
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Oct. 11: How The Star is Reshaping and Embracing Digital
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Join the Solo Pros on Tuesday, October 11, to hear how the changes affect you and your clients from longtime Star journalist Keith Chrostowski, head of the news team. He’ll explain how The Star is reshaping its newsroom and fully embracing its digital future. More
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Oct. 12: New Pros - Puppies, Pints and PR on the Patio
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., KC Bier Co.
$15 for GKC-PRSA members; $20 for nonmembers (After 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, prices increase $5.)
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Helping furry friends is a full-time focus for animal welfare organizations such as Great Plains SPCA and KC Pet Project, and it takes a special sort of human to share the countless stories that range from heartwarming to heartbreaking. Vocal advocates for a No-Kill community, these organizations collaborate with partners and peers around the metro to promote pet adoption, retention, identification, reunions and pet ownership education. At this New Pros event, we'll gather in the biergarten at KC Bier Co. to hear paws-itively inspiring tales (or tails). More
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We all went through it – the huge leap from college to career. In the PR world, it’s an even larger leap. Should you move? If so, where? Do you want to pursue an agency or in-house position? What’s the difference, anyway? What do all of the different PR titles mean? What do they require? How should you tailor your resume to land your dream job? But first, what is your dream job? Who should you network with, and how? If only the classroom taught you how to break into this whole “real world” thing! More
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Oct. 25: Masters Class - Job Market Trends and Opportunities
7:30 a.m..-9 a.m., Think Big Coworking
Cost: $15, GKC-PRSA members (includes coffee specialty, light breakfast); $20 for nonmembers
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No matter where you are in your career, being adaptable and keeping an eye on today’s changing marketplace and growing entrepreneurial scene can help to uncover opportunities OR secure the best employees. Jennifer Spencer, recruiter / principal of the Spencer Group, to discuss job market trends and opportunities for finding right jobs and right employees. More
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Brighten A Cancer Patient’s Day
GKC-PRSA members (non-members, too!) can help support the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge by providing lunch for patients and caregivers on Saturday, October 1 (rescheduled from August 13). We need 6 – 8 volunteers to arrive at the facility by 10:45 a.m., be ready to serve at 11:30 a.m., and finish by 1 p.m. You can assist with menu planning/logistics, purchasing/bringing food, preparation, serving and cleanup. Please notify Robyn Caulfield by September 16 if you’d like to help, and she will provide more details.
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GKC-PRSA is pleased to introduce two new members to the Chapter. We look forward to seeing you at events. Welcome aboard:
- Lauren Cunningham, KU School of Business
- Brian Schneweis, KU Edwards
- Amy Wiser, APR, Kiwanis International
- Abigal White, Page Communications
- Rich Polzin, Populous
- Emma Davis, Stowers Institute for Medical Research
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Check PRSA's calendar for on-trend webinars and workshops. (Some are free to members). More
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