It’s been a productive start to 2019 for PRSA Oregon’s board of directors. I’m excited about the enthusiasm, energy, and great work being done by the chapter’s leaders and committee volunteers.
The PRSA Oregon board just finished its 2019 strategic plan. That plan is a built around a vison of PRSA Oregon as a thriving statewide chapter. It includes four priorities that will guide our work and investments this year: membership value, engagement, leadership and excellence.
One of the board’s most important priorities as a thriving statewide professional association is to serve our members and support their professional development. We are committed to delivering quality programs, events and activities that are relevant and timely, that serve your professional interests, and provide value for your investment. Especially important is to ensure the chapter’s professional development activities are accessible by members throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Our members want to build professional networks, belong to something larger, and to make a difference. An old proverb says, ‘you reap what you sow.’ What you give to your career and profession comes back to benefit you. It means being seen and heard and getting involved.
Here are some options to consider:
- Volunteer for a PRSA committee .
- Volunteer for our signature Communicator’s Conference on May 3.
- Make time to attend a PRSA event, meet new professionals, and grow your network.
- Advance your skills through contributed articles for the chapter newsletter.
- Share your wisdom and experience through PRSA Oregon’s professional mentoring or APR readiness review.
The chapter offers many ways for you to connect, be involved and make a difference. Take that next step! It will make a difference—to your career, to our chapter, and our professional community.
The board of directors is committed to effective leadership and being good stewards of our chapter resources. We strive to be the best leaders we can be, to mentor emerging leaders, and to use continuous quality improvement to evaluate and adapt our practices for the best results for our members and the organization.
Join us in advancing your career and helping to make this a great year for PRSA Oregon and the communities we serve.
Be sure to connect with PRSA Oregon on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and PRSAOregon.com.
Warmest regards,
Julie Reed, M.S., APR
President, PRSA Oregon