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PRSA Houston - May ePRo

noemail@prsahouston.org — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:54:15 GMT

Welcome to the April edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. Surviving a Hurricane: Communicating Your Way through a Crisis The one thing we didnt fear was a crisis, we already had one. - Cindy Gabriel The defining...

5-May-08 9:54 AM

PR Day to Feature Victoria Clarke

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:15:00 GMT

The PR Day Committee is delighted to announce that Victoria "Torie" Clarke has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the Sept. 23 event. Ms. Clarke leads Comcast's integrated strategic communications and government affairs efforts including helping to coordinate Comcast's efforts in the communications and government affairs arena with other members of the cable industry. Clarke is widely respected as one of the nation's most innovative communications strategists. She served most recently as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs.

Clarke previously served as Press Secretary for former President Bush's 1992 re-election campaign, as a close advisor to Senator John McCain (R-AZ), and as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative during former President Bush's administration. Clarke has also advised many of the nation's best-known executives, has served as President of Bozell Eskew and served as Vice President of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, where she helped develop the first television ratings system and the cable industry's first on-time guarantee. She is an expert on how new technologies keep PR pros on their toes, and she is a great speaker!

2-May-08 12:15 PM

Deadline Extended: Nominate Your Colleague or Mentor for the 2008 Legacy Award

noemail@prsahouston.org — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:00:00 GMT

As PRSA Houston gathers at the annual Excalibur Awards this summer to honor a year’s worth of professional accomplishments, the chapter will also honor a lifetime of professional achievement with the 2008 Excalibur Legacy Award.

Chapter members are encouraged to nominate a colleague, mentor or role model who exemplifies the highest ideals of professional public relations practice.

Candidates for the Legacy Award should meet the following criteria:
* Candidates should be a PRSA member and either a current or former PRSA Houston chapter member. The award may be given posthumously.
* Candidates should have at least 25 years of experience in public relations.

Nominations should demonstrate the candidate’s leadership and expertise in the field of public relations through:
* Outstanding service to his/her company, community, organization or educational institution
* Outstanding service to PRSA Houston
* Honors, awards and recognition, accreditation
* Advancing the body of knowledge and public image of the profession through teaching, writing, speaking, mentoring and/or PRSA volunteer/leadership positions

Former Legacy Award Winners:
2007: Dr. Bob Heath, APR
2006: Graham Painter, APR
2005: Guy Brown, APR
2004: Will Osterloh, APR, Fellow PRSA
2003: Gayle McNutt, APR, Fellow PRSA
2002: Sabra Gill, APR, Fellow PRSA
2001: Tom Stewart, APR, Fellow PRSA
2000: Ralph Frede, APR, Fellow PRSA
1999: James W. Hart

Nominations and a brief rationale (no more than two pages) should be submitted no later than 5 pm on Friday, April 25, to:
Lisa Walsh
lisa.walsh@lyondellbasell.com
713-309-4890
713-309-4816 fax

10-Apr-08 4:00 PM

PRSA Houston - April ePRo

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:29:25 GMT

Welcome to the March edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. April Luncheon & Seminar: Margo Mateas, The Media Relations Maven You’ve seen her in PRSA’s Tactics and in conferences offered nationally. PRSA Houston is bringing the Media Maven,...

28-Mar-08 11:29 AM

Public Relations Foundation of Houston Announces New Trustees

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:45:00 GMT

HOUSTON (March 13, 2008) – Susan Schmaeling, APR, has been named president of the Public Relations Foundation of Houston (PRFH) board of trustees for 2008. The PRFH board of trustees are: · Henry de La Garza, de La Garza Public Relations · Catherine Burch Graham, APR,LifeGift Organ Donation Center · Susannah Moore Griffin, Sterling Bank · Julie B. Fix, APR, Fix & Associates, Inc. · Suzanne Lammers, Stewart Title · Terri Larson, Fleishman-Hillard · Ariana Montelongo, LifeGift Organ Donation Center · Eydie Pengelly, APR, Eydie Pengelly Marketing Communications · Scott Scheffler, Marathon Oil Corp. · Susan Schmaeling, APR, Susan Schmaeling Public Relations and Marketing · Patricia Tinsley, Direct Energy · Lisa Walsh, LyondellBasell Formed in 2001 by the Houston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the Foundation supports educational excellence by helping prepare high school and college students for careers in public...

14-Mar-08 10:45 AM

PRSA Houston Announces Excalibur Awards Call for Entries

noemail@prsahouston.org — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMT

What was your best work in 2008? How does it compare with your peers? Find out by entering the PRSA Houston Excalibur Awards competition. The call for entries has been posted at http://www.prsahouston.org/en/cms/?17 . The deadline for entries will be April 9. A late fee will be charged each entry received after that and before 5 p.m. on April 14. No entries will be accepted after 5 p.m., April 14.

6-Mar-08 5:00 PM

PRSA Houston - March ePRo

noemail@prsahouston.org — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:27:19 GMT

Welcome to the March edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. March 5 Luncheon: Understanding How People Think Can Improve PR Strategies Ever wonder why people like certain types of music and movies over others? Why...

27-Feb-08 11:27 AM

March 5: Think Better . . .Choose Better . . . Live Better

noemail@prsahouston.org — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Learn about the science behind why we think the way we do. Traci Duez presents Master Mind Leadership and Communications: Improving Your Communications by Understanding Human Thought Processing. Find out more about axiology, the science of how we think. Get a closer look at how this science helps us understand and measure the critical thought process. Learn how to use this new knowledge to improve your communications efforts.

12-Feb-08 1:00 PM

Don't Miss This Year's Southwest District Conference

noemail@prsahouston.org — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Dont Miss This Years Southwest District Conference Join your fellow chapter members in Little Rock for great speakers and some fun R&R nxt.pr:: Public Relations in the New Media World PRSA Southwest District Conference April 9-11, 2008 * The Peabody Little Rock * Little Rock, Ark. Join us in Little Rock, Ark., for the 2008 Southwest District Conference, held at The Peabody Little Rock in downtown Little Rock. Hear from some of the industrys best about how public relations practitioners can thrive in the new media world. Registration is now open. Members can find all the details at www.nxtpr.org, so be sure to check it out! Earmark your professional development funds now for engaging breakout sessions, motivational keynote addresses and some great R&R at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center. This year’s district conference is set to offer public relations professionals at all levels some exciting sessions on how to thrive in today’s fast-moving new media world....

5-Feb-08 9:00 AM

February ePRo - Find Out What a Chocolate War Means for Your New Media Branding Effort

noemail@prsahouston.org — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the February edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. What Does a Chocolate War Mean for Your New Media Branding Effort? Find out on Feb. 6 for this Valentine’s month speaker. We...

31-Jan-08 1:00 PM

January ePRo: Start the New Year with a PRSA Luncheon

noemail@prsahouston.org — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the January edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. PRSA Houston Welcomes the New Year A Note from Priscilla Tinsley, PRSA Houston President 2008 Happy New Year fellow PR colleagues! Unbelievable that its...

7-Jan-08 10:00 AM

From Wall Street Journal....Public Relations: Readers & Experts Weigh in

noemail@prsahouston.org — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:00:00 GMT

For link to Dec. 31 online edition, click here. It should be good for 7 days.

31-Dec-07 12:00 PM

Happy Holidays! 20-Dec-07

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Hello [firstname], Happy Holidays! PRSA Houston wishes all of its members and friends a wonderful and safe holiday. Rest now, and come back fired up for a terrific year of programming! Jan. 9: Steve Mark on scoring goals for the Houston Dynamo How do you interest a city in something new? Thats the challenge the Dynamo faced bringing soccer to Houston. Join PRSA Houston at our new Briar Club location, Jan. 9, to hear how former TV sports personality Steve Mark faced challenges and overcame them to produce extraordinary season ticket sales and corporate sponsors for...

20-Dec-07 7:00 PM

December ePRo - Ready for the Holiday Mixer?

noemail@prsahouston.org — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:52:25 GMT

Welcome to the December edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. Ready for the Mingle Bells Holiday Mixer? Get the holiday season started right with PRSA Houston’s Mingle Bells holiday mixer! Instead of our typical luncheon, in December we’ll...

4-Dec-07 10:52 AM

UH PRSSA Students Share November Newsletter

noemail@prsahouston.org — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:00:00 GMT

You may download the newsletter here.

13-Nov-07 9:00 PM

November ePRo: Luncheon Deadline Approaching

noemail@prsahouston.org — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the November edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. November Luncheon: Teach for America On Wednesday, Nov. 7, Gillian Smith, Vice President of Marketing for Teach For America, will share how the organization has used sound...

5-Nov-07 10:00 AM

Apply Now for $1000 Scholarship

noemail@prsahouston.org — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:00:00 GMT

The Public Relations Foundation of Houston will award a $1,000 scholarship this spring to a deserving college student who is a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America pursuing an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in public relations or a related field. Click for the application. Deadline for submitting applications is January 18, 2008.

22-Oct-07 9:00 PM

Judges Needed: PRSA Houston to Judge Cincinnati Awards Dec. 1

noemail@prsahouston.org — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Volunteers are needed to judge the Cincinnati Chapter Awards entries. This is the chapter's chance to repay Cincinnati for their judging of the Excalibur awards earlier this year. Lunch and beverages will be provided for judges by Hill & Knowlton. Judging will take place at Vollmer Public Relations office at 808 Travis, Downtown, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 1.

What's that? Can't give up the whole day? Not a problem - part-day volunteers are welcome and encouraged.

Members willing to judge for all or part of the day should contact Mike Breslin, APR, at mike.breslin@hillandknowlton.com or 713-752-1938.

17-Oct-07 6:00 PM

Did you miss PR Day 2007?

noemail@prsahouston.org — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Here is your chance to get the information you would have received during PR Day 2007 (though without the benefit of networking at the actual event). PRSA Houston's PR Day committee is selling the remaining notebooks for $30. The notebooks are packed full of speaker notes for presentations, reference information, speaker contact numbers and even the entire speech of some of our PR Day speakers.

Please contact Paula Ruth at prsahouston@paularuth.com to purchase your copy today. PR Day notebook supplies are limited. PRSA Houston member requests will be honored first before Oct. 30, 2007.

4-Oct-07 5:00 PM

October ePRo - Luck Is Not a Strategic Plan

noemail@prsahouston.org — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:15:00 GMT

Welcome to the October edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. October Luncheon: Luck Is Not a Strategic Plan Lessons Learned from Virginia Tech Public relations professionals, crisis communications staff, corporate...

4-Oct-07 8:15 AM

June 12: PRSA Houston Excalibur Awards

noemail@prsahouston.org — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Join us as we recognize honor the Legacy Award Winner, CEO Communicator of the Year, PR Professional of the Year and Grand Excalibur.

Contact Paula Ruth, APR, at prsahouston@paularuth.com to commit.

Details:

Thursday, June 12, May 7, 6 p.m.

Junior League of Houston Register now.

4-Oct-07 8:00 AM

PRSA Houston Board Changes Nametag Policy

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:00:00 GMT

The PRSA Board has approved a policy change beginning with the October 3 luncheon. From now on, only the PRSA Houston members who have reservations should have a permanent name badge at the luncheon. All walk-ins will need to use handwritten paper nametags. Our hospitality chair, Paula Smead, has been lugging an abundance of magnet tags to every event because we have no permanent storage at any of our venues. With the growth in membership, this has become a backbreaking endeavor. So, PRSA Houston members now have two reasons to register in advance: 1)lower price and 2)permanent nametag available. Of course, we will continue to bill those who do not show nor pay for their reservations. Members can still walk-in, but they should not expect to find the magnet nametag. Plan ahead and benefit!

28-Sep-07 5:00 PM

PRSA Houston Alert: We mourn the passing of a PRSA friend 24-Sep-07

noemail@prsahouston.org — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:08:58 GMT

Hello [firstname], We Mourn the Passing of John H. Murphy We join our friends at The Houston Chronicle and in the public relations community in mourning the passing of John H. Murphy on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007. John was 94, but many of us knew him as the legendary assistant to former Houston Chronicle publisher, the late Richard J.V. Johnson, and an activist in many worthy causes, including The READ Commission. He was a huge baseball fan. I had the opportunity to work with John on the initial capital campaign for Wesley Academy in 1994 and also with John and his late wife Nancy Neal on Hands...

24-Sep-07 10:08 AM

2007 Election Results

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Thank you to all the members who took time to vote for PRSA Houston Chapter leadership. By the time of the luncheon, more than the required quorum of 25 percent of our members had voted.

Elected to three-year terms on the board, beginning in January 2008, are Melanie Brenneman, DataCert; Stephanie Dedeaux, APR, El Paso Corporation; Jim Lowry, APR, ConocoPhillips; and Laura Frnka, APR, Pierpont Communications. Dr. Barbara Langham, APR, Renaissance House/BD Langham Public Relations, was elected Assembly Delegate.

14-Sep-07 11:00 AM

Oct 3: Luck is not a Strategic Plan - Lessons Learned from Virginia Tech

noemail@prsahouston.org — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Public relations professionals, crisis communications staff, corporate management, and board members are all on the firing line when a major event occurs. Tragedies such as the shootings at Virginia Tech can create situations that are unmanageable and further damage the organization's credibility and reputation if handled poorly.

Please join PRSA Houston and Harry Rhulen , CEO of Firestorm Solutions, LLC. for our October 3 luncheon seminar, "Luck is not a Strategic Plan – Lessons Learned from Virginia Tech." In addition to the presentation, all attendees will receive a copy of Mr. Rhulen’s book Disaster Ready People for a Disaster Ready America.

For questions or sponsor information, contact Paula Ruth at (281) 870-1717 or prsahouston@paularuth.com . Register here.

13-Sep-07 6:00 PM

September ePRo - PR Day Just Days Away

noemail@prsahouston.org — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the September edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. PR Day is Almost Here Dont miss PR Day 2007, which offers PR professionals the opportunity to navigate beyond their experience in their own backyard. PR...

10-Sep-07 8:00 AM

August ePRo - Sign Up for the August Luncheon Today

noemail@prsahouston.org — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:32:05 GMT

Welcome to the August edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. August Luncheon: Auto Industry Faces Fuel Economy Crisis In June, the Senate engaged in a heated debate before passing an energy bill that includes an increase in automobile fuel...

31-Jul-07 8:32 AM

Aug 1 Luncheon: Auto Industry Under Fire

noemail@prsahouston.org — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Auto Industry Under Fire: How General Motors Responds to Fuel Economy Crisis In June, the Senate engaged in a heated debate before passing an energy bill that includes an increase in automobile fuel economy, new laws against energy price-gouging and a requirement for huge increases in the production of ethanol. If the bill becomes law, automobile manufacturers will be required to increase average fuel economy by 40 percent to 35 miles per gallon for cars, SUVs and pickup trucks by 2020. It would be the first increase in vehicle fuel efficiency since the current 22.7 mpg for cars was put in place in 1989 and the first time Congress has imposed a new auto efficiency mandate in 32 years. General Motors has listened to the public outcry and is responding. Craig Eppling is the public relations manager for General Motors responsible for media relations and PR strategy to improve opinion and consideration of General Motors, its policies and its products in an eight-state geographical...

24-Jul-07 2:00 PM

July ePRo - PRSA Houston July Workshop Deadline Approaching

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:19:27 GMT

Welcome to the July edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. July Workshop: “Social Media and Public Relations” If you’re not already blogging or monitoring blogs for mentions of your company, odds are good that you will be...

6-Jul-07 8:19 AM

GoodBuys Silent Auction Raises Record Funds

noemail@prsahouston.org — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 03:00:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s silent auction benefiting the PR Foundation of Houston an event to remember. This much-anticipated June happening raised a record amount over $8,000 and represents a 29 percent increase over the 2006 banner-year auction. Sixty businesses and individuals contributed items in support of this event. We thank them for their generous support and ask that you support them whenever possible. ¶Adytum ¶ Alexander’s Fine Portrait Design ¶ American Red Cross ¶ Artisan Field Visual Communications ¶ Beautique Day Spa and Salon ¶ BellaSoma Healing Practice ¶ BlackHorse Golf Club ¶ Blinds.com ¶ Bliss Spa NYC ¶ Brian Scruby ¶ Business Wire ¶ Continental Airlines ¶ de La Garza Public Relations ¶ Downtown Club at the MET ¶ DiverseWorks Artspace ¶ Eydie Pengelly Marketing Communications ¶ Fiesta Food Markets ¶ FOX Sports Grill ...

24-Jun-07 10:00 PM

July 11 Luncheon & Workshop: Social Media and PR

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:30:00 GMT

If you’re not already blogging, or monitoring blogs for mentions of your company, odds are good that you will be doing exactly that in the near future. Blogs and other Internet-based technologies are quickly changing the face of business communications and public relations, and how we go about measuring the impact of a PR campaign.

So mark your calendar for July 11, 2007, when Josh Hallet, an internationally recognized expert in the use of Web and Internet-based technologies for business communication, leads a workshop on social media and how it can be used effectively and strategically in public relations. Hallet will also speak at a luncheon following the workshop. This will serve as PRSA Houston’s July luncheon and meeting.

Hallet has been involved in emerging internet communication technologies for more than ten years and works closely with public relations practitioners and corporate communicators to integrate these technological tools into organizations’ public and media strategic planning. He is a Fellow/Board Member of the Society of New Communications Research, as well as a member of the Information Architecture Institute, and the Florida Public Relations Association. More information on Josh Hallet is available online at www.hyku.com.

Details

Workshop: 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Networking: 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Luncheon: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

For more details and online registration options, click "Events" in the left navigation and go to the month of July.

22-Jun-07 0:30 AM

June ePRo - Excalibur Is Fast Approaching

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the June edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. Rub Elbows with Houstons Top PR Professionals! On June 21, the Houston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and Hill & Knowlton will host the PRSA Houston’s 2007...

1-Jun-07 10:00 AM

June 21: “GoodBuys” Silent Auction to Benefit PR Foundation of Houston...Just Days Away

noemail@prsahouston.org — Tue, 29 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Sponsored by the PRSA/Houston Chapter and Benefits the PR Foundation of Houston We’ve collected an array of “GoodBuys” just for you. Bring your shopping list and credit cards to this much-anticipated June 21st event, which is held in conjunction with the Excalibur Awards. Bidding starts at 6:00 p.m. “Good” for your body… Apple iPod nano (2GB) * Bliss Spa Basket * YMCA Family Membership * Cooking Class with Whole Foods for 20 * Sweet Leaf Tea Pitcher* Health Museum * Red Cross First Aid Kit * Marks Restaurant * Westin Oaks Hotel Stay * Adytum Hair Cut/Color/Manicure * Jimmy Wilsons Seafood and Chop House * St. Basil Coffee & Buffalo Grill Breakfasts * RA Sushi * BellaSoma Healing Facial * The Nail Spa Manicures/Pedicure “Good” for family/friends fun… Continental Airline Tickets * HP Photosmart Camera & Printer * Astros Tickets * Museum of Natural Science * Wings Over Houston * Super Shuttle * Texas Renaissance Festival *...

29-May-07 10:00 AM

June 21: 2007 Excalibur Awards - Rub Elbows with Houston’s Top PR Professionals!

noemail@prsahouston.org — Mon, 21 May 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Join Houston’s top communicators as we honor the best of the area’s PR practitioners at PRSA Houston’s 2007 Excalibur Awards!

Communications professionals and teams will be honored for their “A-List” strategies and results, as the chapter recognizes the development and execution of comprehensive public relations programs and tactics. Awards will be presented in categories ranging from media relations to crisis communications to internal communications and much more.

Help us honor Sam Holtzman, president and CEO of LifeGift Organ Donation Center, as CEO Communicator of the Year and Dr. Robert Heath, professor at University of Houston, with the Legacy Award in addition to the winner of the Grand Excalibur who will be announced at the gala.

The evening will kick off with a silent auction, featuring sports tickets, restaurant certificates, electronic gadgets and other items. Proceeds will benefit the PR Foundation of Houston's college scholarship programs.

For tickets to the event, click here --http://prsahouston.org/en/cev/?332

To make a donation to the silent auction benefiting scholarships given by the Public Relations Foundation of Houston, contact Eydie Pengelly, APR, 713.467.2718 or click here for an auction form.

Hill & Knowlton is the Presenting Sponsor, and The Houston Chronicle is our media sponsor. Stimulacra is our graphic design sponsor and Wright Printing is our printing sponsor. Sponsorships are still available. To become a sponsor of the event or buy a table, contact Paula Ruth, APR, prsahouston@paularuth.com or 281-870-1717.

21-May-07 10:00 AM

Former PRSA Houston President Passes

noemail@prsahouston.org — Wed, 09 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Hello [firstname], Former PRSA Houston President Passes We are sorry to inform you of the death of John Robert Rowley on April 19 at the age of 87 in East Lansing, Michigan, from complications of a stroke. Mr. Rowley served as president of PRSA Houston in 1974. He also served as president of the Miami, Fla., Chapter. Former Houston Chapter board member Angela Young recalled Mr. Rowley, who hired her at Goodyear Tire & Rubber and then retired in 1984. Mr. Rowley was born in Narberth, Pa., and was a leader from his high school age. He graduated from Amherst College as president of the Class of 1942, then served the U.S. Navy from 1942-46 as Navigator in Pacific and Atlantic theaters. He held a variety of public relations positions all over the...

9-May-07 6:00 PM

Hill & Knowlton, Houston Chronicle Head Sponsor List

noemail@prsahouston.org — Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Excalibur Awards, featuring "A List Strategies" will be held June 21 in the Westin Galleria Hotel. Hill & Knowlton will be the Presenting Sponsor and the Houston Chronicle will be our print media sponsor donating ads prior to and after the event. Major sponsors will be recognized. Commit now for the most opportunities for exposure, including the printed invitation and program. Click here for more information or email Paula Ruth, APR, at pruth@houston.rr.com or 281-870-1717 to make your commitment.

7-May-07 7:00 PM

May ePRo - Discover Secrets to Making Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" List

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the May edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that cant be beaten. May 2nd Luncheon: Secrets to Making Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For List Each year companies and non-profits strive to be on Fortune Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For...

26-Apr-07 9:00 PM

We mourn the passing of a member 20-Apr-07

noemail@prsahouston.org — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:00:00 GMT

Hello [firstname], We are so sorry to inform you of the passing of Thomas G. Overton late Thursday after a long battle with cancer. Tom has been a member of PRSA Houston since April 1, 1990 and once chaired the Excalibur Awards. He has been the director of public affairs at the University of St. Thomas following many years with the former Panhandle Eastern system. He is survived by his wife, Judy, and two sons who are students at Lamar University and University of St. Thomas. The family will receive visitors from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, Texas. They also will have a visitation from 4-9 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home with a rosary at 7 p.m. If...

20-Apr-07 10:00 PM

Excalibur Entry Deadline Extended & New Pros Events

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:18:21 GMT

Hello [firstname], Late Deadline is April 16 for Excalibur Award Entries The regular deadline for this years Excalibur award entries has passed, but dont worry! You can take advantage of the new late deadline for only an additional $25 per entry, and submit awards as late as 5 p.m., Monday, April 16. No entries will be accepted after 5 p.m. April 16. Deliver entries to: Pierpont Communications, Inc. ...

12-Apr-07 10:18 PM

May 2 Luncheon: Making Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" List

noemail@prsahouston.org — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Each year companies and non-profits aim to be included in the Fortune Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Being selected to this elite group is one of the hottest promotional tools companies are using to attract the best workers, increase employee retention rates, and solicit new customers and shareholders. We have invited representatives of Texas Instruments, 2007 #87; EOG Resources, 2007 #83; and The Methodist Hospital System, 2007 #9; to join us for a panel discussion about what it takes to make the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list. The process of applying and landing on this coveted list can be grueling as human resource and corporate communication professionals navigate convoluted guidelines and potential internal roadblocks. The ultimate accomplishment of completing this process is improved business practices and a more friendly work environment that helps increase employee productivity. Joining us on Wednesday, May 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the...

9-Apr-07 9:00 AM

PRSA members author article on future of PR agencies

noemail@prsahouston.org — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:00:00 GMT

PRSA members Petri Darby, APR, and Dan Keeney, APR, coauthored the article, "Technology tears down barriers to create new, 'virtual' PR firms," which was published in the April 2, 2007 edition of the Houston Business Journal.

The article describes how new technologies that have empowered individual and independent PR practitioners are changing the competitive landscape for public relations agencies. Darby is the president of darbyDarnit! and Keeney is the president of DPK Public Relations.

Read the article here.

Keep reading for an excerpt:

Fueled by technologies that enable collaboration and remove geographic barriers, Houston has witnessed the emergence of a sophisticated network of independent public relations firms. Together, these professionals represent the largest collection of PR talent in Houston -- larger than even the biggest agency in Texas -- and they are challenging the region's midsize to large agencies for the lucrative client work doled out by major companies.

Is it a threat to traditional agencies? Not for those willing to change, incorporating greater flexibility in all aspects of their business. Others who insist on business as usual and ignore the growing power and value of the individual risk becoming obsolete.

2-Apr-07 4:00 PM

April ePRo - Luncheon Deadline Approaching

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:00:00 GMT

April 4 Luncheon: Guilty Until Proven Innocent

noemail@prsahouston.org — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Dirty laundry. He said, she said. We dont comment on pending litigation (but if I could I would tell you that the slime bucket suing us..). The news media is relentless in its pursuit of a controversial story that attracts widespread public attention, and public opinions are quickly formed based on the initial slant of the news stories. The truth and facts are often lost in the heat of a sensational story involving a known public figure or an unfortunate individual caught in the public spotlight. If you are that public figure or individual, who do you call to protect or salvage your reputation? Meet Joe Householder, director for Public Strategies Inc. Householder has engaged in these battles for more than 15 years, most recently counseling City of Houston Councilwoman Carol Alvarado during the city employee pay bonus scandal. He will be the keynote speaker at the April 4 luncheon providing insight on how to manage clients in a hostile public environment that labels you Guilty,...

12-Mar-07 7:00 AM

Excalibur Call for Entries Now Available

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:00:00 GMT

The 2007 Call for Entries for PRSA Houston's Excalibur Awards is now available and may be downloaded from the Excalibur Awards page of this web site. (http://www.prsahouston.org/en/cms/?17) The deadline is April 11, 2007, so please check it out and start working on your entries now!

9-Mar-07 5:00 PM

March ePRo - What's Your PR Puzzle?

noemail@prsahouston.org — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:30:00 GMT

Welcome to the March edition of ePRo, the electronic newsletter of the Houston chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Houston). Join us each month for great programs, networking and professional development opportunities that can’t be beaten. What’s YOUR PR Puzzle? On March 9 -11, top PR practitioners from...

2-Mar-07 8:30 AM

March 9 Luncheon: Changing the Rules on a Dime

noemail@prsahouston.org — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:00:00 GMT

March 9 Luncheon: Changing the Rules on a Dime with Marlene McClinton

NOTE: New Date! New Location!

On Friday, March 9, PRSA Houston is co-presenting a luncheon with the Texas Public Relations Association (TPRA) in conjunction with the TPRA 2007 Annual Conference, which is being held in Houston this year at the Hilton Post Oak. The luncheon will take the place of our regular luncheon meeting for March. Registration is now available online at www.tpra.com. The cost for PRSA members is $35.

Following a welcome by Houston Mayor Bill White, our featured speaker for the luncheon is Marlene McClinton, public information officer for the Houston Airport System. In summer of 2006, we woke up one morning to news that a terror plot involving airplanes and liquids had been discovered by British authorities in the nick of time. As a result of that incident, overnight the TSA changed the rules about liquids and could no longer be carried onto airplanes by the traveling public. These new rules were implemented overnight and had to be clearly communicated to the flying public the next morning.

If you have any questions about the conference, you can contact Terri Larson (terri.larson@fleishman.com), vice president of the PRSA Houston board and chair of this year's TPRA conference.

11-Feb-07 9:00 AM