Elections for our 2020-2021 PRSSA Officers will begin March 10. Our application process is a way to engage current or prospective members throughout the election season. Think of this as a way to share your creativity and personality – and remember to be yourself! All applications should be emailed to lgilber7@vols.utk.edu by April 6, 2020. Members will vote using an online survey to determine our soon-to-be-elected officers.
Application requirements and notices:
The deadline to apply to become a 2019-2020 PRSSA Officer is Monday, April 6 by noon. The following are the guidelines to apply to be a 2020-2021 PRSSA Officer:
- In 350 words or less, please introduce yourself and explain why you want to be a PRSSA Officer. This will be distributed via email to all members.
- Attach a personality or headshot photo.
Notices:
- Only PRSSA members may participate in voting for candidates.
Chapter President
- Motivate executive board and members through enthusiastic attitude toward PRSSA.
- Preside at all membership and executive board meetings.
- Appoint committees and advise chairs; advise members about Chapter activities.
- Delegate responsibilities of officers and committees.
- Direct overall Chapter operations.
- Recommend and establish goals and objectives for the Chapter with the approval of the membership, Faculty and Professional Advisers.
- Assist the treasurer in collecting dues and provide an accurate dues form to PRSSA Headquarters by Nov. 1 and March 1.
- Stay in contact with the PRSSA National Committee.
Vice President
- Motivate members through his or her enthusiastic attitude toward PRSSA.
- Perform presidential duties if the president is absent or unable to perform them.
- Help the president coordinate and direct committee activities and Chapter operations.
- Perform duties as delegated by the president.
- Counsel the president by recommending goals, objectives, plans and programs.
- Coordinate and disseminate information about the PRSA New Professionals Section and PRSA Associate Membership for graduating PRSSA members.
Public Relations Director
- Motivate members through his or her enthusiastic attitude toward PRSSA.
- Produce the Chapter newsletter on a regular basis throughout the school year.
- Produce and oversee the Chapter website.
- Produce or oversee Chapter News on the national website, http://prssa.prsa.org/.
- Post announcements for Chapter meetings throughout campus and social media channels.
- Coordinate Chapter press releases, feature articles, advertising and brochures.
- Handle all campus and area press issues.
- Promote recruitment and retention with brochures, fliers and other tactics.
Secretary
- Motivate members through his or her enthusiastic attitude toward PRSSA.
- Prepare agendas with assistance by the president; handle Chapter correspondence.
- Record and distribute the minutes of all executive board and membership meetings.
- Maintain a record of Chapter members with school and permanent home addresses.
- Keep the Chapter’s charter, other permanent documents and Chapter Handbook.
- Notify PRSSA Headquarters and PRSA sponsor Chapters of changes in Chapter leaders through the Chapter Officer Form at the end of the academic year.
Treasurer
- Motivate members through his or her enthusiastic attitude toward PRSSA.
- Work with the president in preparing the annual budget.
- Collect Chapter and national dues, with the assistance of the president, and completely and accurately prepare the PRSSA dues form.
- Provide financial reports periodically to the Chapter membership.
- Collect fees for any Chapter special events and fundraisers.
- Disburse Chapter funds with proper approval.
- Provide safekeeping for all Chapter funds and keep accurate financial records.
