This past summer, the chapter hosted a “reunion” for members who have the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Attendees were asked to mentor members interested in getting their APR and/or be a guest presenter for this year’s APR Prep Course – and our APRs stepped up, with about 90 percent volunteering to help.

A big thank you to the following who prepared and presented a session for the APR Prep Course on one of the KSA’s that make up the panel presentation and computer-based test: Stacy Moe-Kean, APR; Mike Riley, APR; Ian Rollins, APR; Mark Mohammadpour, APR, APR College of Fellows; Kassie Swenson, APR; Mara Woloshin, APR, APR College of Fellows; and Andrea Watson, APR.

And the following for serving as APR Mentors: Brad Hilliard, APR; Tracy Lam, APR; Rhonda Morin, APR; Christine Pickering, APR; Ian Rollins, APR; Brian Terrett, APR, APR College of Fellows; and Athena Vadnais, APR. 

If you have your APR and would like to volunteer OR you are thinking about getting your APR and want to take part in the APR Prep Course next Fall, please contact Carol Fenstermacher, APR, PRSA Oregon Advancement Director.

Join PRSA Oregon on Jan. 14, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m. for our first webinar of the year! Dr. Cayce Myers of Virginia Tech will share what’s new in AI since he last visited us in June. He’ll also address PRSA’s updated ethical guidance for using AI that he helped create as a member of the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards.  Lead responsibly in the age of AI. $20 Register today!!

Celebrating their 82nd anniversary in 2026, the Anvil Awards define the standard for communications excellence. Winning an Anvil is widely regarded as the ultimate recognition of outstanding performance. Don't miss the opportunity to set your organization apart and join the icons of the communications profession!

Silver Anvil Awards single out the best strategic communications campaigns of the year, as well as outstanding organizational excellence. Bronze Anvil Awards recognize outstanding communications tactics that contribute to the success of overall programs or campaigns. The early bird entry deadline is Jan. 15, 2026. The final entry deadline is Feb. 12, 2026.