By Brooke Ehlers

It’s time to get involved and make the most of your PRSA membership. The GKC Chapter of PRSA has several opportunities available for members to network, gain experience and make a difference within our community.

Network

Solo Pros
This special interest group for solo practitioners and freelancers won’t add another boring meeting to your schedule, but will offer a fun, laid-back forum to share ideas, needs, vendors and resources, as well as help create or expand your personal network. Held over the lunch hour, the only cost is your personal lunch, as local speakers will address topics that directly affect you and your business. Locations rotate between the Plaza and South Overland Park.

Upcoming event:
April 28 TBD

For more information, contact Andy DiOrio at adiorio@amctheatres.com

New Pros
For those relatively new to the PR industry, just out of college, or are finishing your undergraduate degree, New Pros is the group for you! Geared toward those in their first five years of the profession, New Pros provides valuable professional development programs and networking opportunities in the Greater Kansas City area.

Upcoming event:
Thursday, March 4 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Chez Elle Creperie & Coffeehouse

Senior Pros
Do you lead a team of talented PR Pros or have established yourself in the Kansas City PR community? Going beyond the traditional “how to” topics, Senior Pros caters to those professionals with 12 or more years of experience in the field.

Upcoming event:
Monday, March 29 from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Senior Pros “Conversation with Chick-fil-A”

If interested, Senior Pros may also contact Andy DiOrio as listed above.

Volunteer

PRSSA Day
PRSSA Day is an annual event hosted by our Chapter that provides students a day-long opportunity to get feedback on their résumés, receive an inside look at how to market themselves for the job they want and hear from local PR professionals on “life in the biz.”

This event is not made possible without committee volunteers. As a committee member you will assist with all of the nuances of planning a successful event, including:

• Sourcing speakers
• Planning event content
• Developing collateral
• Generating interest from PRSSA students from around the region
• Promote PRSSA Day
• And more!

If interested in volunteering, contact Kristen Saunders, PRSSA Day chair, at ksaunders@nicholsonkovac.com

New Pros
If you’re relatively new to the PR industry, gain leadership and volunteer experience by joining the New Pros committee. Committee members will be responsible for:

• Recruiting students and new professionals
• Developing programming and events
• Promoting New Pros
• And more!

If interested, contact Rachel Yeakley, New Pros chair, at ryeakley@geoffhowe.us