PRSA East Central District

PRSA-ECD RELEASES MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT AND WHITE PAPER ???? As we prepare for the Thanksgiving weekend, it's a good time to remember to reset and also acknowledge our stresses, often triggered further during the holidays. Studies show that burnout and stress deter PR pros' mental health in myriad ways. That's why this year, PRSA ECD's Advocacy Committee led by Kaylin R. Staten, APR, MPRCA focused on the mental health and well-being of our chapter leaders and members. In May, we conducted a survey and released results for Mental Health Awareness Month. Today, we unveil our white paper and toolkit on our website - and we're aware that the need for resources and conversations is even more present in our profession and society. Access the PRSA-ECD mental health white paper and toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/gNaqVjd8 PRSA ECD continues to be committed to these efforts. Stay tuned for more information in 2025, and contact us at [email protected] if you have any resources to add. Thank you for all you do to advocate for mental health. #PRSA #PRSAECD #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalhealthmatters

Don't forget - tomorrow/Nov. 26 is the November Chat with the Chair, Jennifer Kramer, APR!

NOVEMBER COFFEE CHAT WITH THE ECD CHAIR - TUES., NOV. 26 Kick off Thanksgiving week with our Chat with the Chair with ECD Chair Jennifer Kramer, APR, Tues., Nov. 26, 9-9:30 a.m. Join your ECD colleagues for a casual chat before the holiday to connect, share insights and foster collaboration across our community! Connect here: https://lnkd.in/gNVwqW6R #PRSAECD #PRSA #PRnetworking #coffeetal

*** PRSA Member Town Hall - Thurs., Nov. 21, 3 p.m. ET *** You're invited to the upcoming Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Member Town Hall Thursday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. ET. Hear updates on PRSA's year-end programs and get an exclusive preview of what’s in store for PRSA members in the coming year. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gZ6N36pJ #PRSA #PRSATownHall #PRSAMemberTownHall

VIRTUAL PROGRAM - PRSA Thoroughbred Chapter Nov. 19, 12-1 p.m. The PRSA Thoroughbred Chapter invites all in the ECD to its Nov. 19 virtual event featuring Julia Petryk, Co-Founder & Board Member of the Ukrainian PR Army, 12-1 p.m. EST via Zoom. After the full-scale invasion of Russia, Julia co-founded the Ukrainian PR Army to fight on the information front and keep Ukraine in the spotlight of international media, amplifying Ukrainian voices. Julia is an experienced PR manager with 10+ years of experience in digital PR and media relations. She helps local Ukrainian tech startups get global coverage, serving as Tech PR School’s mentor and founder. Fee: $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g6N9qHgS #PRSA #PRSAECD #prsathoroughbredchapter

NOVEMBER LETTER FROM THE CHAIR ?? PRSA-ECD Chair Jennifer Kramer, APR, covers a number of topics in her November Letter. Here's an overview, and you can read her full letter linked below. ?????????????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? - Jennifer shares her thoughts from attending the Leadership Assembly and conference. ????????????????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ???????? ??????. ??-?? – Jennifer provides a few tips to help manage stress and protect your well-being. ???????????? ???????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????????????????? – PRSA-ECD announced the 2024 Platinum Award winner, Marc Whitt, as well as the newly elected 2025 ECD Board. ????????????????? ???????????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????? – Nov. 26, 9 a.m. ET: https://lnkd.in/eiZ3_qP8 READ JENNIFER'S NOVEMBER LETTER: https://lnkd.in/eZJudivK #PRSA #PRSAECD

BREAKING: Election Day Strategies & Tactics Live - 11/5 @ 1pm Join Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at this special Election Day Strategies & Tactics Live Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. ET. Editor-in-Chief John Elsasser and Tina McCormack Beaty, chief brand and marketing officer at SHRM will discuss best practices for managing political talk in the workplace in the aftermath of the presidential election. #PRSA #PRSAStrategiesandTactics #StrategiesandTactics #SHRM

It's Election Week - and we have our own election news to announce! ?? We are pleased to introduce the new Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 2025 ECD Board voted on by ECD membership. ?????????? ????????????????: ? Chair: Mark D. Weinstein (PRSA Dayton) ? Immediate Past Chair: Jennifer Kramer, APR (PRSA Greater Cleveland) ? Chair-elect: Mark Pompilio (PRSA Dayton) ? Treasurer: Alexa Welch (PRSA Bluegrass) ? Secretary: Kim Skeltis, APR (WMPRSA - West Michigan Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America) ??????????????????-????-?????????? (TERM - Jan. 1, 2025-Dec. 31, 2026): ? Alisa Agozzino, Ph.D., APR (PRSA Central Ohio) ? Christine DeJoy (PRSA Hoosier Chapter) ? Maribeth Farkas, APR (PRSA Detroit) ? BJ Fischer (PRSA - Northwest Ohio) ? Jessica Meldrum, MS, APR (WMPRSA - West Michigan Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America) ?????????????? ????????????????????: ? Director-at-Large: Jordan Ferrell (PRSA West Virginia) ? Director-at-Large: Hyacinth Rucker (PRSA Hoosier Chapter) Please join us in welcoming the 2025 PRSA East Central District board members and wishing them success as they lead our district next year! #PRSAECD #PRSA #PRSAECDBoard #PRleadership #PR

ECD CHAPTER NEWS - WMPRSA Announces 2025 Board ?? WMPRSA - West Michigan Chapter of the Public Relations Society of Americaannounces its newly elected board - congrats to the officers and directors for 2025!

Didn't make it to ICON 2024 - or couldn't attend all the sessions? Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)'s PRsay blog has recaps of many ICON key sessions, including: ?Q&A: Inside Baseball and PR With Adam Chodzko of the Los Angeles Angels. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gj9gAcVg ??A Panel on ‘Strengthening Trust in a World of Disinformation’. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gsH_rzi2 ??Melissa Etheridge on Authenticity and Speaking Her Truth. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gf5Gh2QD ???Crystal Washington on Navigating a Future of Unprecedented Change. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gAzaxvPT ??ABC’s Gio Benitez on Setbacks, Storytelling and the Power of ‘Yes’. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gpd8dbBP Find more blog posts recapping ICON sessions here: https://prsay.prsa.org/ #PRSA #PRSAICON #PRsay