Membership meetings are held every other month on the second Wednesday typically at noon, though the time may change depending on the venue or format. Often we have BYOB (bring your own bag-lunch) luncheons, which last approximately an hour. To make meetings most convenient for everyone, the locations rotate among Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg, reflecting the demographics of the chapter membership, as directed in the chapter bylaws.

Professional Development: There's No Better Time Than The Present

"We are committed to providing quality professional development for our community,: said Michael Brown, PRSA Virginia Peninsula president. "Our meetings are held in Newport News, Williamsburg and Hampton, and we welcome all members of the public relations profession to join us. We want to stay involved in bringing quality programs to the Hampton Roads community."

For more information about membership, contact Courtney Efird, membership chair, (757) 873-7855 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . To join now, check out our membership page.

ACCESS NOW: PRSA 2010 International Conference

Online registration is now open for the PRSA 2010 International Conference: Powering PRogress - the epicenter of thought leadership. Discover results-driven programs and take part in exceptional networking opportunities, October 16-19 in Washington, D.C. Save $200 when you register by the saver-rate deadline of August 17.

This year's conference features sessions geared toward all specializations and practice areas. You'll be granted access to the brightest minds and expertise, and will hear from the most influential and respected thought leaders in the industry, including keynote presenters:

• Bettina Luescher, chief spokesperson, United Nations Word Food Programme.
• Bill Tancer, the world's pre-eminent expert on online behavior and author of "Click: What Millions of People Are Doing Online and Why It Matters - Unexpected Insights for Business and Life."
• Charlene Li, author of "Open Leadership: How Social Technology Can Transform the Way You Lead;" co-author of "Groundswell: Winning in a Word Transofrmed by Social Technologies;" and founder of Altimeter Group. 

Now is the time to enhance your skills and leverage the power of communication. Register now for the industry's premier event and join us as thousands of public relations and communications professionals from across the country converge in our nation's capital to discuss the hottest topics affecting the industry today. Be among the first 750 Package 1 registrants, and receive a free copy of keynoter Charlene Li's new book, "Open Leadership: How Social Technology Can Transorm the Way You Lead."

Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 15

Topic: Hampton University Presents: Special Event Planning & PRSSA
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Embassy Suites Hampton roads
Address: 1700 Coliseum Drive, Hampton
Cost: $15 members / $20 guests

For regular membership meetings and professional development programs, participants must register and pay in advance. Refunds will be provided if PRSA is given 24 hours notice. No refunds for no-shows.

• September 15, 2010
• November 17, 2010
  January 12, 2011

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