We’re already a month into 2017. It’s that time where we come down from the holiday highs and begin to settle in to the new year. If you’re anything like me, perhaps some of your resolutions started strong but have since fallen by the wayside? (I won’t tell if you won’t.)

If that’s the case, and even if it isn’t, I have an easily achievable and rewarding challenge to pose to you for 2017: Join PRSA’s Project Mentor Program.

Project Mentor is a yearlong program in which mentors and mentees are matched based on similar work experiences and interests.This program allows you to engage in a one-on-one mentoring relationship to share knowledge and expertise while also making a meaningful, professional connection with a fellow PR pro. 

You and your match will grow personally and professionally, and I guarantee you’ll be surprised by what you learn about each other and your respective organizations. Plus, it’s always nice to have a friend to commiserate and share ideas with inside your industry.

PRSA members of all experience levels are welcome to join the program. We just ask that you try to meet with or contact your mentor or mentee on a regular basis—once a month or so—to ensure you both can get as much out of the experience as possible.

I have taken the reins for matching pairs within Project Mentor this year as VP of Mentorship. All you need to do is send me an email at bschneweis@aafp.org with a little background info, including where you are working, your industry, areas of interest, your phone number and whether you are interested in being a mentor or a mentee.

I look forward to working with many great mentorship pairs this year and hope to see you get involved with the program in 2017. I promise it will be a resolution you’ll want to keep.

Brian Schneweis
GKC-PRSA VP of Mentorship

"Do what you love, love what you do."

Join Lamar Hunt, Jr. at the PRSSA Summit as he chronicles his work in real estate, philanthropy, and as the owner of the Missouri Mavericks hockey team. He will speak about the passion it takes to be successful, whether it’s building an NFL franchise, developing real estate or giving back to your community.

Details:

February 17, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members

For more details or to register, click here.

We are looking for experienced PR professionals to judge entries for the Nashville Chapter of PRSA. It’s easy to judge and you can do it on your own time.  And, if you are Accredited in Public Relations (APR), we would love to have you help us double check entries (a requirement), in addition to judging. You do not need to be an APR to judge entries.   

Details:

Judging time frame: Feb. 28, 2017 – March 18, 2017

Entries range from many different projects including campaigns, newsletters, events, social media, and more.

If you are interested, email Amy Thomas, PRISMs Chair, at athomas34@grantham.edu. 

Deadlines are fast approaching

• Feb. 7: 2017 Silver Anvil Early Entry Deadline 

• Feb. 21: 2017 Silver Anvil Late/Final Entry Deadline

• March 1: Register for the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston & Save $300 With Super Saver Rate 

Workshops to attend in February

• Feb. 23-24: Facebook Leadership Communications Summit, Menlo Park, CA

• Feb. 23-24: Master the Art of the Storyteller Writing Workshop, Los Angeles, CA

PRSA Headquarters Offices Have Moved

• The new address is: 120 Wall St., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10005-4024