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2010 Vol. VI


Mingle with Other Professionals

July 15 - Cabanne House in Forest Park

A host of metro-area-wide business groups (PRSA, AMA, Yellow Tie, St. Louis Ambassadors, etc.) join forces once again to bring you a huge networking event at Cabanne House in Forest Park.

In the past, this event has attracted more than 500 local business professionals who want to build relationships with other like-minded people in a relaxed, fun environment.

This year we're hoping to break that record. Reserve your spot today, ($15 in advance; $20 at the door - includes food and drinks) and be sure to bring your business cards to swap with others.  Learn more and register at www.bigbash.org.

Corrie Hendrix
Social Chair
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Meet Our Newest Members
  • Berry Cress, VP, Client Services, Activated Marketing+
  • Donya Hengehold, Edwardsville+
  • Chamila Jayaweera, Communications Spec, Boeing Co.
  • Kathleen Kaiser, Senior Consultant
  • Julie Koranteng, Mktng Asst., Husch Blackwell Sanders
  • Theresa Messmer,
    Holland School of Visual & Performing Arts
  • Tabitha Meyer, Farmington
  • Laurie Nehring, Commun Mgr.,
    American Red Cross
  • Emily Parenteau, Director, Planning & Coordination, Solutia
  • Hannah Pauk,
    St. Louis
  • Kellie Sheehan Pellechia, VP,
    Bliss PR
  • Lourie Perry,
    St. Louis
  • Katie Stalter, Communications Mgr., Children's Charity of St. Louis
  • Anne Mary Steffens, Chief Commun Officer, Archdiocese of St. Louis
  • Erin Walsh, Sr. Communications
    Spec, Solutia Inc.
+ Former member reinstated
A. Carr
Abby Carr
Reservations Open for July 21 Luncheon

"PR in the Service Economy - Eight Ways to Build a Solid B2B Reputation"

Service businesses dominate our economy, niche markets are becoming harder and harder to reach, and social media is changing the game. What's a B2B PR pro to do? Abby Gouverneur Carr, a veteran of NYC-HQ firm BlissPR, talks about where B2B public relations is going in the digital age, why strategy has never been more important, and how to get senior management engaged in the process. Wednesday, July 21, at Ces & Judy's, Frontenac.

Not Yet a Member? Take Advantage of Summer Special

Accelerate Your Career and Facilitate Your Next Professional Breakthrough

How is your summer going? Working overtime with new assignments, taking time to improve your credentials, or looking for new opportunities? PRSA wants to help you succeed. Here are some quick helps.
  • Not yet a member? Join online in July or August and PRSA National will waive its normal initiation fee for full-time members - a $65 savings. Go here for details and use the code: CHI2010.
  • Working on your APR? The St. Louis Chapter of PRSA has classes to help its members prepare for the exam to become certified as Accredited in Public Relations (APR). Check them out here.
  • Looking for new opportunities? Our Job Bank has four new openings. Check them out here. And share them with friends.
  • Peabody Energy / Director of Community Relations
  • Better Business Bureau (BBB) / Media Relations, Sales Rep
  • Advantage Capital Partners / Communications, Public Affairs Associate
  • St. Louis Children's Hospital / Senior Media Relations Coordinator
  • Start the conversation. Whether it is topical, the latest in challenges for the PR professional or the absurb, check out our ever-changing "Industry News" links on our home page.
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Recent Happenings
Alsup Party space
JUNE LUNCHEON - Rebecca Ray (Allsup) and Tim Fox (AmerenUE) enjoy the chance to mingle with fellow PR pros before Alan Hilburg's presentation at the June 16 luncheon "Crisis Mitigation vs. Crisis Reaction - New Leadership Strategies" at Ces & Judy's. If you missed it, you can see Hilburg's slides and other past presentations here.
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MAY LUNCHEON (L-R) - Molly Hyland (Commerce Bank), Carole Christie (Reynolds Journalism Institute) and Nancy Elswick (MediaQuest) share a table while listening to May presenters John Temporiti and Danene Beedle (at right) on "Norton Says - Building a Buzz for Missouri Wine."