Chapter Happenings

The Salvation Army is looking for individual and group volunteers to assist us with our Christmas 2008 programs. Christmas is the busiest season for The Salvation Army. Without the help of countless volunteers each year, many struggling parents in our area would not be able to provide gifts and food for their children.

Anyone interested in volunteering during our 2008 holiday season may e-mail shonna_simms-rosa@salvationarmy.org for more information. The Salvation Army realizes that some of the opportunities are available after the semester ends, but it is their hope is that students remaining in the area for the holidays will be interested in volunteering their time.

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The Residence Halls Association Presents:
PIMPOLOGY: It's About the Relationship!
Thursday, November 13th at 9 p.m. in 1279 Anthony Hall
Everyone is encouraged to attend this event, but I need volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help set up beginning at 7:30 p.m. We need volunteers to perform sex positions. There will be a segment that will talk about sexual education and to gage people's attention there will be students demonstrating several sex positions. If you have a friend or a significant other that you feel most comfortable with, that is fine. This is not an opportunity for free feels, but an opportunity to demonstrate visually safe sex practices. We will also need volunteers to help clear out. All volunteers will receive Hubbell points. Please contact Jenni Lewis at j.lewis1021@gmail.com if you would like to help out with this event.

The Breaking Point: Let us help you create the linkage the balance in your life.
Monday, November 17th at 7 p.m. in Wonders Kiva
Thursday, November 20th at 6 p.m. in McDonel Kiva
With the help of approximately 10 PRSSAers, this event to create awareness of anxiety, depression and stress on campus has been built from the ground up. They have planned the event, handled advertisement for the event and are conducting media relations for this event, so attendance to support your fellow members will earn you 1 Hubbell Point. In addition, you can earn another point for volunteering with the event. We need assistance setting up, keeping the flow of the event and directing people to various breakout sessions. This event includes FREE food, massages and tons of giveaways. Each day will be kicked off with a performance by the skit team 1825 of MSU's own Advantage. You won't want to miss it! Please contact Jenni Lewis at j.lewis1021@gmail.com if you would like more information or if you want to help out.

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The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation is holding a PR campaign competition. MSU has been invited to participate and design a campaign that would promote and educate elevator and escalator safety to college students. This campaign needs to start now! Please email Kallie mcconkie@msu.edu if you're interested.

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The PR ApPRentice team is Jenni, Nick, Julia, Tony, Melissa Hackett and Dana Burke. The proposal is due October 6. Between October 6 and the 24 when conference starts we need to be in everyone prayers...this is when the professionals will be choosing the top two or three proposals, based on the number of applicants. Wish us luck!

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Are you a student that is articulate, perceptive, open-minded, and analytical? Do you want to become more involved with the University? Do you work well with a group?
If you exemplifie these characteristics, apply to become a Judicial Board member. Applications are available online at www.studentlife.msu.edu. Detailed explanations of the requirements and work of the different Judicial Boards is found on the application itself.
If you have any questions feel free to contact Emily Betros, Advisor to the J-board Selection Committee by email at betrosem@msu.edu or by phone at 355-8286.

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Help MSU win the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams.
For those of you who attended the first meeting this year, you heard from Geoff Koch, the Communication Manager at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory who asked for our help spreading the word about FRIB.

We all can help out just by becoming a fan of the facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/Michigans-Rare-Opportunity- FRIB/18825824860

If you'd like to participate on the FRIB student leadership advisory committee, e-mail Monica Fineis at fineismo@gmail.com

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The firm has had a name change! The new student run firm is now being called "Hubbell Connections." Contact Courtney Curran if you are interested in being involved! Stay tuned for more information and get excited :)

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Not only is the PRSA Code of Ethics known to public relations practitioners, but it is also becoming more recognizable among business leaders. Check out this article on a breach of ethics in the Lansing area:

http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21 01

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Check out PROpenMic, a social networking site just for PR students, faculty and practitioners! Sign up for your free account at http://www.propenmic.org. This is not your average facebook!

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Want to help out on a statewide campaign to bring millions of dollars and jobs to Michigan? MSU is bidding to have the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, built on campus. FRIB is a $550 million facility that will be funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and MSU is one of the top competitors for the spot.
Go to www.scienceandjobsformichigan.com for an EASY way to send a quick message to your congressional delegates showing your support, (just type in your zip code to find your reps and we have talking points to help you with your message). and to learn more about FRIB.
Also, the campaign is looking for volunteers to help design "Bring FRIB to our Crib" t-shirts, and to help out with a big press conference in the fall. E-mail Monica Fineis at mfineis@mwadvocacy.com for more information.

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We are very excited to announce our 2009 Bateman Case Study Professional Advisor, Amber Shinn!

Shinn currently is the Communication Director for the Stem Cell Research
BQC's strategic ballot initiative campaign, Cure Michigan. She is responsible for new and traditional media relations, donor development, fund raising and message dissemination.

In the past, Shinn was a Field Communication Specialist for the Granholm for Governor campaign in 2006, resulting in a successful re-election. She has also worked in Alumni Relations for the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at MSU, a freelancer for the public relations firm, The Rossman Group, and as an Account Coordinator at Pace & Partners, an advertising and marketing agency.

Other specialty events Shinn has helped plan and operate include the annual BWL Chili Cook-off, the CMPRSA PACE Awards, Michigan Children's Trust Fund annual auction and The Great Lakes Folk Festival.

Shinn has lived in the Lansing area for 10 years and has excellent
relationships with media and other local figures, as well as familiarity of
the area that will be important in generating awareness and attention for
our campaign. We are confident that Shinn's campaign and event planning skills and experience in many other aspects of public relations will make her an excellent resource for the Bateman Case Study Competition.