The purpose of accreditation is to unify and advance the profession by identifying those who have demonstrated broad knowledge, experience and professional judgment in the field. The program seeks to improve public relations practice. The designation Accredited in Public Relations (APR)signifies a high professional level of experience and competence.

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2008 Assembly Delegates

Mission: The Assembly Delegates are accredited members who serve as the Chapter's representatives at the meetings of the PRSA Assembly. They are elected by the Chapter membership for a three-year term in accordance with provisions of the Bylaws of the Society. The delegates also serve as members of the Southwest Board of Directors.

2008 Board of Directors

Mission: With about 400 active members, PRSA Houston is one of the nation’s largest and most active chapters of the Public Relations Society of America. Founded in 1950, PRSA Houston focuses on helping members become more valuable to their organizations and clients, and therefore become more successful professionally, by providing peer-based support, enc

Accreditation Committee

	URL: http://www.prsahouston.org/activities/accreditation.asp
	Mission: Accreditation is a voluntary certification program for public relations professionals, administered by the Universal Accreditation Board and the Public Relations Society of America. To become Accredited, members must advance from a Readiness Review and pass a written exam. Accredited members carry the designation "Accredited in Public

Job Bank Committee

URL: http://www.prsahouston.org/en/jobs/search.asp

Membership Committee

Mission: To welcome prospective members and new members to PRSA Houston and acquaint them with the benefits and opportunities available.

New Professionals

Mission: The mission of the PRSA Houston New Professionals Group is to support PRSA Houston chapter goals while providing new professionals with a valuable outlet to expand their knowledge of public relations through networking and professional development opportunities. New Pros Objectives include encouraging participation in PRSA Houston

PR Foundation of Houston Committee

	URL: http://www.prsahouston.org/en/cms/?40
	Mission: To secure the future of public relations and the overall field of communication, quality individuals must enter the profession. These new practitioners must be highly educated and primed to deal with increasingly complex communication challenges ahead. The PR Foundation of Houston awards student scholarships and distributes funds to educational programs that support public relations and

Programs Committee

Description: The Programs Committee identifies and secures speakers for monthly luncheon programs, works closely with the Professional Development committee and provides event details to Web master, newsletter editor and administrator for promotional purposes.

PRSA Houston Administrator

Mission: Coordinate information on events, sponsorship opportunities, membership, accreditation, job and directory listings and assist chapter members as needed.

University Relations/PRSSA

Mission: The Education Committee provides public relations students with access to public relations professionals, activities and programs that will strengthen their skills and prepare them for a career in public relations or a related field. The PRSA Houston chapter supports PRSSA students at Sam Houston State University (http://www.shsu.edu/~org_prssa/), Texas A&M Univer

Web Site Committee

Mission: The PRSA Houston Web Site Committee oversees all the content on the Chapter's Web site and in Chapter emails. If you have information that you would like to share with PRSA Houston members via our Web site or emails, please contact Lisa Walsh @ lisa.walsh@lyondell.com who is 2007 President, or Paula Ruth, APR, chapter administrator at