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Advocacy<\/strong> Contact: Nance Larsen, APR, Fellow PRSA, Gere Tactical, Inc.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Accreditation” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Accreditation<\/strong> Contact: Blythe Campbell, APR<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Aurora Awards” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Aurora Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n The Aurora Awards and Awards of Excellence encourage professional public relations performance and technique and acknowledges exemplary work in the field. The Auroras honor comprehensive public relations campaigns that successfully communicate a message using a variety of tools, programs and components. The Awards of Excellence recognize exemplary design, creation and production of a single public relations tool. Volunteers are needed to coordinate the award banquet and to arrange award judging.<\/p>\n Contacts: Heidi Embley, Embley Communications, LLC, Kelsey Fiedler, Thompson & Co. Public Relations and Lorraine Henry, Alaska Dept. of Natural Resources commissioner\u2019s office\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Board Development” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Board Development<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Board Governance” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Board Governance<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Diversity & Inclusion” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Diversity & Inclusion<\/strong> Contacts: TBD<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”CommEx” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n CommEx [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Stewardship” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Stewardship<\/strong> Contact: Co-chairs Molly Cornish Cordy, Catholic Social Services Alaska\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Membership” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Membership<\/strong> Contacts: Carla Browning, APR, University of Alaska Fairbanks<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”PRSA Alaska Mentor Program” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n PRSA Alaska Mentor Program Contact: TBD<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Programming” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Programming<\/strong> Contacts: Gina Romero, Yuit Communications, Megan Webb, GCI and Cheyenna Kuplak, Doyon<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Publicity” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Publicity<\/strong> Contact: Katie Severin, AARP and M. Scott Moon, Kenaitze Indian Tribe<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”PRSSA\/Education” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n PRSSA\/Education<\/strong> Contact: Gary Scott, Rasmuson Foundation, and Stacy Barnes, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CommitteesAdvocacyThe Advocacy Committee works with PRSA National to research, track and speak out about current issues impacting the profession, its principles and reputation. This group monitors legislative, regulatory and public policy issues and promotes the PRSA Code of Ethics. Contact: Nance Larsen, APR, Fellow PRSA, Gere Tactical, Inc.AccreditationThe Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":18,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Advocacy<\/strong> Contact:\u00a0Nance Larsen<\/a>, APR, Fellow PRSA,\u00a0National Education Association, Carlile Transportation<\/p> Accreditation Contact:\u00a0David Kennedy<\/a>, APR, Wells Fargo Bank & Carla Browning<\/a>, APR, University of Alaska Fairbanks<\/p> Aurora Awards<\/strong> Contacts: Heidi Embley<\/a>, Embley Communications, LLC<\/p> CommEx Diversity<\/strong> Finance<\/strong> Contact: Brooke Taylor<\/a>, APR, Anchorage Economic Development Corp.<\/p> Membership<\/strong> Contact:\u00a0Kristin Helvey<\/a>, APR, Helvey Communications.<\/p> PRSA Alaska Mentor Program Contact: Julie Hasquet<\/a>, Chugach Electric<\/p> Programming<\/strong> Anchorage Contact: Beth Stamm<\/a>, NANA Development Corporation Publicity<\/strong> PRSA Alaska strives to be the leading organization of public relations professionals and communicators in the state.\u00a0 The Publicity Committee works to make this happen. PRSA Alaska members can volunteer to work on PRSAalaska.org, the chapter's Facebook and Twitter accounts, Cvent event registration and newsletters, write news releases and more. Put your own professional skills to use to benefit PRSA Alaska.<\/p> Contact:\u00a0Valerie Walsh<\/a>, Valpine Creative LLC<\/p> PRSSA\/Education<\/strong> Contact:\u00a0Blythe Campbell<\/a>, NANA Development Corporation<\/p>
The Advocacy Committee works with PRSA National to research, track and speak out about current issues impacting the profession, its principles and reputation. This group monitors legislative, regulatory and public policy issues and promotes the PRSA Code of Ethics.<\/p>\n
The Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential is the profession\u2019s only national post-graduate certification program. It measures a public relations practitioner\u2019s fundamental knowledge of communications theory and its application. The PRSA Alaska Chapter Accreditation Committee works to publicize value in achieving APR status, recruits candidates for the exam, arranges readiness review panels and provides study opportunities.<\/p>\n
Contacts: Brooke Taylor, APR, Prince William Sound Regional Citizens\u2019 Advisory Council, and Kristin Helvey, APR, Helvey Communications<\/p>\n
Contact: Angela Gonzalez, Chugachmiut and Heather Marron, Alaska Communications<\/p>\n
The PRSA Alaska Chapter embraces all of the people who make up the diverse state in which it operates.\u00a0This committee ensures the chapter remains proactive in applying a diversity and inclusion lens to all of its efforts \u2015 from\u00a0leadership development and\u00a0membership outreach to content creation.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Contact: TBD<\/p>\n
Supporting the PRSA Alaska Chapter through sponsorship provides your company with the opportunity to target your message and brand exposure to local communications and public relations professionals. Numerous opportunities are available, including sponsoring monthly luncheons and providing door prizes. Volunteers are needed to solicit sponsorships, door prizes and more. The stewardship committee is a fantastic opportunity to establish new professional contacts.<\/p>\n
PRSA is the world\u2019s largest advocate for public relations and communications professionals. As a member of PRSA Alaska, you learn skills to advance as a professional and network with fellow communicators from across the state. The Membership Committee works to communicate the value of PRSA Alaska membership and to engage existing members. Volunteering on the Membership Committee allows you to get involved in the local chapter and network with public relations professionals while ensuring the local chapter offers the highest standard of services statewide.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Do you want to take your career to the next level? Are you facing a challenging workplace dilemma? PRSA Alaska\u2019s Mentor Program can provide the guidance you need to achieve your career-related goals. Whether you want to strengthen your resume or solve a challenging work-related problem, mentors can provide a fresh perspective by sharing their knowledge, skills and expertise with their matches. If you are interested in being matched with a mentor or becoming a mentor, contact Blythe Campbell through the PRSA Alaska contact us form.<\/p>\n
PRSA Alaska Chapter provides an estimated 10 lunches and\/or professional development seminars annually. The Program Committee works to ensure the chapter continues to provide the highest-quality programming, including tools and tactics for local communicators to grow as professionals. PRSA Alaska members can volunteer to provide programming ideas, venue coordination, professional development seminar coordination and more.<\/p>\n
PRSA Alaska strives to be the leading organization of public relations professionals and communicators in the state. The Publicity Committee works to make this happen. PRSA Alaska members can volunteer to work on PRSAalaska.org, the chapter\u2019s Facebook and Twitter accounts, Cvent event registration and newsletters, write news releases and more. Put your own professional skills to use to benefit PRSA Alaska.<\/p>\n
The PRSA Alaska Chapter is committed to assisting local students advance their education in public relations and communication through the University of Alaska Anchorage\u2019s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter. If you are a college undergraduate considering a career in public relations or communications, PRSSA can help expand your knowledge of public relations and provide access to professional development opportunities. PRSSA has more than 10,000 members at 303 colleges and universities, including the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). Learn more about PRSSA<\/a> and visit the PRSSA UAA Chapter\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
The Advocacy Committee works with PRSA National to research, track and speak out about current issues impacting the profession, its principles and reputation.\u00a0 This group monitors legislative, regulatory and public policy issues and promotes the PRSA Code of Ethics.<\/p>
<\/strong>The Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential is the profession\u2019s only national post-graduate certification program.\u00a0 It measures a public relations practitioner\u2019s fundamental knowledge of communications theory and its application. The PRSA Alaska Chapter Accreditation Committee works to publicize value in achieving APR status, recruits candidates for the exam, arranges readiness review panels and provides study opportunities.<\/p>
The Aurora Awards<\/a> and Awards of Excellence<\/a> encourage professional public relations performance and technique and acknowledges exemplary work in the field. The Auroras honor comprehensive public relations campaigns that successfully communicate a message using a variety of tools, programs and components.\u00a0 The Awards of Excellence recognize exemplary design, creation and production of a single public relations tool. Volunteers are needed to coordinate the award banquet and to arrange award judging.<\/p>
<\/strong>Meadow Bailey<\/a>, Alaska Department of Transportation<\/p>
Contact: Angela Gonzalez<\/a>, RurAL CAP<\/p>
Supporting the PRSA Alaska Chapter through sponsorship provides your company with the opportunity to target your message and brand exposure to local communications and public relations professionals. Numerous opportunities are available, including sponsoring monthly luncheons<\/a>,<\/strong> providing door prizes for events and donating silent auction items for the Len McLean Scholarship Silent Auction<\/a>.<\/strong> Volunteers are needed to solicit door prizes, silent auction items and more. The Fundraising Committee is a fantastic opportunity to establish new professional contacts.<\/p>
PRSA is the world\u2019s largest advocate for public relations and communications professionals.\u00a0 As a member of PRSA Alaska, you learn skills to advance as a professional and network with fellow communicators from across the state. The Membership Committee works to communicate the value of PRSA Alaska membership and to engage existing members. Volunteering on the Membership Committee allows you to get involved in the local chapter and network with public relations professionals while ensuring the local chapter offers the highest standard of services statewide.<\/p>
<\/strong>Do you want to take your career to the next level? Are you facing a challenging workplace dilemma? PRSA Alaska\u2019s Mentor Program can provide the guidance you need to achieve your career-related goals. Whether you want to strengthen your resume or solve a challenging work-related problem, mentors can provide a fresh perspective by sharing their knowledge, skills and expertise with their matches. If you are interested in being matched with a mentor or becoming a mentor, sign up today at: https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/s\/M5DXTPL<\/a><\/p>
PRSA Alaska Chapter provides an estimated 10 lunches and\/or professional development seminars annually.\u00a0 The Program Committee works to ensure the chapter continues to provide the highest-quality programming, including tools and tactics for local communicators to grow as professionals. PRSA Alaska members can volunteer to provide programming ideas, venue coordination, professional development seminar coordination and more.<\/p>
Fairbanks Contact: Leona Long<\/a>, UAF College of Rural and Community Development<\/p>
The PRSA Alaska Chapter is committed to assisting local students advance their education in public relations and communication through the University of Alaska Anchorage\u2019s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter. If you are a college undergraduate considering a career in public relations or communications, PRSSA can help expand your knowledge of public relations and provide access to professional development opportunities. PRSSA has more than 10,000 members at 303 colleges and universities, including the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). Learn more about PRSSA<\/a> and visit the PRSSA UAA Chapter\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>