Newsletter
March 2013 
President's Message
As we head into spring, it’s hard to believe that 2013 is going by so quickly! It’s the time of the year for events, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to bring some great events to your attention.
The first one is the PRSA Southwest District Conference, which will be held in Austin this year. As if you need an excuse to take a trip to Austin, the district’s annual conference won’t disappoint. As home to a number of interesting companies and campaigns, you’ll get the opportunity to learn how to “keep PR weird.” Get it no your calendar for early June and be sure to register this month for a discounted rate!
One of the Tulsa Chapter’s most anticipated events of the year is the Silver Link Awards, where we get a chance to honor some of the year’s best projects, organizations and professionals. As we plan for this key event on June 27, we invite companies and organization to support the industry and its professionals through one of our sponsorship opportunities. We have been fortunate to have some generous and supportive sponsors in the past and hope you will consider joining that group. Keep in mind that proceeds from this event benefit the Chuck Schnake Memorial Scholarship. Also, this is your early reminder to start planning your entries because the Call for Entries will go out soon!
The last thing I want to mention is an opportunity to serve PRSA at a national level on behalf of the Southwest District. The district is working to identify a public relations leader with an interest in providing a voice for our profession. This is a great opportunity not only to represent Tulsa, but also to network with professionals all over the country. If you are interested, have a suggestions, or would like more information, please email me at [email protected].
I look forward to see you all at the March meeting!
Best,
Lucinda Ross
PRSA Tulsa Chapter President
PRSA Meeting Notice
The Tulsa World's Colleen Almeida-Smith will join us to share some great reminders and updates on AP style. As an assistant editor, Almeida-Smith is the go-to person for AP style at the Tulsa World and maintains the Tulsa World's publication stylebook for local entities, businesses and people. She will also share helpful stories on news release hits and misses during her time as a journalist.
You’re Invited! PRSA Southwest District Conference
Calling all PRSA Southwest District Members:
PRSA Austin Chapter invites you to join us for the Southwest District Conference, taking place at the Omni Hotel Downtown Austin, June 5 to 7, 2013. Keeping in line with Austin's motto "Keep Austin Weird,” this conference will focus on how the PR industry has 'kept it weird' with constantly evolving trends, techniques and strategies.
Register before March 31, 2013 and receive the “Earlybird” Member rate of just $199!
For questions and information about the conference, please email [email protected]or call co-chairs Ashley Underwood (512) 968-0562 or Dana Ziebarth (765) 201-5537.
Quick Survey
Anna Geary, a senior studying Strategic Communications at Oklahoma State University has request our help for her capstone project. She is conducting research regarding the perceptions and awareness of the OSU School of Media & Strategic Communications graduate program. She needs responses to the below survey. It is about 15 minutes long, and all answers will remain confidential. Please put her name (Anna Geary) in the response box on the last page as the person who gave the survey. She would greatly appreciate our help, input and opinions.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SC4843GradSchool
Please contact Anna with any questions! [email protected]
Newsies
Voting is now open for the third annual Tulsa Press Club Newsies. Over the past three years, the Tulsa Press Club Newsies have recognized local journalists and media personalities in the Tulsa region and our friends at the Tulsa Press Club would love the votes of the area’s PR professionals! Journalists and media outlets were nominated by Tulsa Press Club members, and now can be voted on via online survey by the public through Wednesday, Mar. 6. The survey link is: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/2013tulsapressclubnewsiesballot/.
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Tulsa chapter has awarded Jordan Ballard and Dae'lyn Smith the Chuck Schnake Memorial Scholarship for the 2017-2018 spring semester. Both Ballard and Smith will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Jordan Ballard of Independence, KS will be entering her junior year in 2019 at Rogers State University. Ballard is majoring in corporate communications and working towards two minors in public administration and technical writing. Ballard also self-publishes her own work.
Dae’lyn Smith of Mannford, OK and a first generation college student will be entering her senior year at Northeastern State University. Smith is majoring political science and media studies with an emphasis in public relations. She is actively involved in student government at Northeastern Stare University, a member of Rho Theta Sigma and is a Delta Zeta. She is also the Editor in Chief of the Northeastern State University newspaper.
The Chuck Schnake Memorial Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students beginning their junior or senior year pursuing a degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a closely related area. Selection of the scholarship winners is based on an essay response detailing how the scholarship will help them achieve academic and career goals, along with their overall involvement in communications, academic standing, and campus and community involvement.