Despite what it says on the website, the Pennsylvania Public Relations Society is not, “a professional society dedicated to enhancing professional growth within the public relations field.” PPRS is a family. In late August, I was one of approximately 20 people who came together both in-person and virtually to present Bob Fisher, one of our…
Thank you to all of our members who participated in the survey regarding the 2020 Evening of Honors and Ernest R. McDowell Award! We presented three options for how to proceed with this year’s event, given the current environment: Host a virtual event and present the annual awards. Cancel the event but still select an…
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.” – Helen Keller While it has been a tremendous honor to serve PPRS this year, it would be dishonest to say I am not relieved to see the conclusion of my term as President on the horizon. After launching a new website at the end of last…
I am ashamed to admit that during these turbulent and disquieting times, I have occasionally found myself ensnared in relatively insignificant, selfish anxieties. It is tempting to put blinders on right now; life seems overwhelming. It is hard to know what to say. I do know this much: now is not the time to circle…
Many of us know, respect and admire someone in the field of public relations due to their talented and faithful service to our profession. Show your appreciation for their hard work by inviting the entire PR community to celebrate them! Nominate your mentor or colleague for the esteemed Ernest R. McDowell Award. Nominations are now…
Friends and fellow professionals, It has been almost two months since Governor Wolf issued a statewide Stay at Home Order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Somehow, it seems both shorter and longer than seven weeks. Practicing self-isolation and observing social distancing is a surreal experience; and it’s not even over yet. I wish…
Friends and fellow PPRS members, Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the recent PPRS survey. Your responses provided valuable insight into how PPRS can best serve you in the midst of this unprecedented public health crisis. Below are a few key takeaways: April MeetingPPRS will hold a virtual meeting at the…
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor Frankl As I sat down to write this month’s PPRS column, I stared at the blank page before me and longed for the wisdom and expertise Ken Robinson may have offered in this situation. I felt woefully…
PPRS is pleased to announce that Shayla Gaither of Albright College is our 2020 scholarship recipient. A current junior, Shayla has a GPA of 3.951 and is majoring in business administration and communications with a concentration in in PR and advertising. One of Shayla’s professors writes, “Shayla was one of the few students I could…
Friends and fellow Pennsylvanians, This month our Commonwealth and the nation have been rocked by the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus and subsequent directives from the state and federal government. As the situation evolves, PPRS will continue to update our response strategy. You are probably aware that we transitioned our March 26 meeting to…
