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PRISM Awards 2018
We want to thank all who attended the PRISM Awards Gala and special thanks goes to our sponsors, HNTB and Page Communications. All the photos from the special night are available at this link . Photos are by Aaron Smullin. All the winners and awards are listed here: https://kansascity-prsa.org/PRISM_Awards_Gala_2018

Have you wondered if it's time to get involved? We have the answer and it's "YES." We will be holding an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 regarding plans and board roles for 2019. Current chapter members interested in getting involved are invited to join us. Seating is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible . Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by GKC-PRSA. Interested but can't make this event? Reach out to norita_taylor@ooida.com .
Upcoming Chapter Events
Oct. 30: City Panel

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Grand Street Cafe, 4740 Grand Ave.. Kansas City, Missouri
Cost: $25 for members and $35 for non-members
With more than 480,000 people living in Kansas City Missouri, covering nearly 319 square miles, keeping citizens engaged and informed is no easy task. Join us for our City Panel luncheon and learn about how the Public Works Department, City Communications and the Kansas City Police Department strategize and execute information delivery to their constituents.

Panelists:

Beth Breitenstein - Public Information Officer, Public Works Department, Kansas City, Missouri

Aaron Smullin - Public Relations Specialist, Kansas City Missouri Police Department

Mark VanBale - Social Media Manager, Kansas City, Missouri Communications
Happy Anniversary
Congratulations to our members celebrating October anniversaries. Thank you for your continued support and involvement with GKC-PRSA. We're excited for another great year with you!
  • Tracy Campbell
  • Erica Guthrie
  • Kathleen Lynn Hefner
  • Maddie Kamphaus
  • Sarah Kolell
  • Laura A. Langstraat
  • Debra D. Peterson, APR
  • Angie E. Samuelson
  • Amy L. Schemenauer, APR
  • Stephanie Anne Wilken
  • Drew Gieseke
Welcome New Member!
  • Lori Sand
Germinder + Associates has named Norita Taylor, APR, GKC-PRSA President and OOIDA PR Director, as the twelfth Germinder20 Power of Pink Honoree to receive the award.

Taylor is a former Germinder + Associates Account Manager, an accomplished musician and pet lover. She has designated the Band of Angels, a 501c3 charity that collects music instruments and provides them to children in need to receive $1,000 for her Honoree donation.

“Norita is not only an especially gifted communications executive, she’s an exceptional team builder and manager of people. I am grateful for the time she spent at Germinder + Associates, how she nurtured the smallest of ideas into successful programs for our clients, how she developed her career, and how she has led the Kansas City chapter of PRSA as president this year,” said Lea-Ann Germinder, APR, Fellow, PRSA, Founder and President of Germinder + Associates, Inc.

Be PR-fit with PRSA Training 
Check PRSA's calendar for on-trend webinars and workshops. (Some are free to members). More