MSSU PRSSA

It is with incredible sorrow to share the passing of Carter Hickman. Carter graduated in 2019 with a degree in public relations. He was very active in PRSSA and was an all around ✨genuine✨ soul.

He left this note in our PRSSA office where it will remain. Rest In Peace Carter.

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We are having our last Fall PRSSA meeting at our regular time and place but there will be cookies and drinks and whatever you would like to bring!

We want to invite you to bring your friends and participate in an impromptu pong tournament.

(You do not have to be a member or comm major to attend. Please remember this is on campus and a dry event.)

See you there!

Good afternoon! No meeting today and no meeting next week.

Leah Parrott we see you 😎! Leah is a graduate of MSSU and served as the PR Director while in MSSU PRSSA. She is now the Executive Director of Brand Growth for one of the most popular brands in town and the nation! 🐔💪

Rick Starkweather, franchise owner, and Leah Parrott, executive director, from the Chick-fil-A Range Line Road will be discussing their store's excellent customer service style through a Facebook Live webinar on Thursday, November 14th at 12 pm thanks to MSSU Alumni & Friends:

"The Joplin store does a phenomenal job of serving their customers. Their team members are always happy to accommodate a customer's request and always do so with a smile. Rick and Leah will have tips to share on how to incorporate their successful customer service model into your business.

It will be a great watch!"

We had a great visit with Kate from KM Guru yesterday! On top of having great thoughts and advice on careers, our time as students, and how we can better prepare ourselves, she shared this advice: get up, dress up, SHOW up. Success is made and starts with YOU. Thank you, Kate, and KM Guru, for having us! We always appreciate those who spend their time, their experience, and their life, with us.

❕ DUES ARE DUE ❕

Attending PRSSA meetings and events are great, but do you want all of the benefits of being an official member? Access to the job and internship center, scholarships, conferences, competitions, webinars, and professional development opportunities ONLY available to you as a member.

Have more questions? Email Shanna or Shelby for more details on why membership involves YOU.
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Bring a check (written to MSSU PRSSA) or cash to Shanna’s office by Oct 30. Is Venmo or Cash App easier? DM us on how to send your dues in via that route! Dues are $65 for a YEAR.

We had such a great afternoon in Springfield with our parent chapter, SWMO PRSA! Big thanks to Becca Godsey from Mostly Serious for being a FANTASTIC speaker and presenting on Google Analytics.