TUCSON, Ariz. - (Business Wire) Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup has proclaimed April 25, 2008, as
“Public Relations Appreciation Day
” to recognize and welcome the upcoming Public Relations Society of America
’s Western District Conference, April 24-25 at JW Marriott Starr Pass.
The proclamation is as follows:
WHEREAS, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Southern Arizona Chapter is the premier local organization for the development of the public relations profession and professional; and
WHEREAS, The 22,000-member PRSA is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals; and
WHEREAS, the members represent business and industry, counseling firms, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional service firms and not-for-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, More than 100 chapters in 10 geographical districts provide opportunities to grow professionally, share ideas, practice skills and network with colleagues; and
WHEREAS, for more than 30 years PRSA's Southern Arizona chapter has promoted the practice of public relations in Tucson and Southern Arizona; and
WHEREAS, Local members benefit from monthly chapter meetings, professional development seminars, the chapter's Communiqué newsletter, and an extensive member directory of public relations practitioners in Southern Arizona; and
WHEREAS, The 2008 PRSA Western District Conference will be held April 24-25 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson. The conference is open to all PRSA members, PR and marketing professionals, business leaders, students and others interested in learning and developing strategic business communications skills and tactics.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert E. Walkup, Mayor of the City of Tucson, Arizona, do hereby proclaim April 25, 2008 to be
Public Relations Appreciation Day
in this community, and encourage all of our citizens to support, understand, and appreciate the intricacies of the practice of ethical public relations and public relations practitioners.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Tucson to be affixed this 25th day of April 2006.
Robert E. Walkup, Mayor
About the PRSA Western District Conference
Hosted by the PRSA of Southern Arizona Chapter and themed “Discovering New Frontiers in PR,” the conference will explore pertinent topics including PR across geographic borders; PR and the world of social media; promoting global sporting events; reputation management; Hispanic media trends; and crisis management. Speakers from the Canadian Consulate, the Super Bowl Host Committee, Intel, and Southwest Airlines, among others, will bring invaluable expertise and insight to attendees. From NASA, Blain Baggett, executive manager, Office of Communications and Education, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will deliver the keynote luncheon address.
For the full conference schedule and registration information, log on to www.prsatucson.org.
The 2008 PRSA Western District Conference is proudly hosted by the PRSA Southern Arizona Chapter and made possible by sponsorships from: Simpleview, Inc., Commotion Studios, Southwest Airlines, Marketwire, Business Wire, Marketing Intelligence, Williams & Associates, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, Thomas Promotions, Commotion Studios, El Imparcial Newspaper, Bolchalk Frey Marketing, Barn Jazz, Casa de la Luz, Caliber Group, The Wolcott Company and Strongpoint.
About PRSA
The 22,000-member Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. Members represent business and industry, counseling firms, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional service firms and not-for-profit organizations. More than 100 chapters in 10 geographical districts provide opportunities to grow professionally, share ideas, practice skills and network with colleagues.
PRSA of Southern Arizona
PRSA's Southern Arizona chapter has promoted the practice of public relations in Tucson and Southern Arizona for more than 30 years. Local members benefit from monthly chapter meetings, professional development seminars, the chapter's Communiqué newsletter, and an extensive member directory of public relations practitioners in Southern Arizona.
PRSA Western District Conference Chair
Kimberly Schmitz, 520-770-2143
kschmitz@visitTucson.org
