Alphabet Bash - both students and alumni can attend!

ALPHABET BASH THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009

Do you want to connect with other marketing, communications, creative and PR professionals in the Twin Cities?
Do you want to build business and your network?
Are you looking for a job?
Tired of events with a long agenda and very little one-on-one conversation time?

If you answered yes to any of the above, join us for the 4th Annual Alphabet Bash on Thursday, August 20th from 6-10 p.m. at Epic Event Center in Minneapolis. Early bird registration rates close this Friday, so register today to beat the $10 increase.

Cost (prices increase $10 after July 24):$35.00 for members (Ad Fed, AIGA Minnesota, AMA, IABC, MWMC or PRSA)$45.00 for non-members $20.00 for students

**Price includes drinks, heavy appetizers and the chance at a number of door prizes.
Click here to register.

Pre-Networking EventBeat the rush and check in early for the 2009 Alphabet Bash.
Join us from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for “Make Big Talk Not Small Talk... and BTW, How Do I Hold My Wine Glass and My Plate and My Cards and Still Shake Hands?” presented by Betsy Buckley.

During her interactive session, Betsy will give you inside tips and strategies to build your network for both personal and professional development. Registration is an additional $15 and includes an extra drink ticket. Space is limited.

Sponsorship ReminderWe continue to look for event sponsors and door prizes. If you’d like more information or have good ideas, suggestions or contact names to pass along, please contact Jennifer Knoop at Jennifer.l.knoop@wellsfargo.com or 612-316-3229.
About The Alphabet BashA joint venture with Ad Fed, AIGA Minnesota, AMA, IABC, MWMC and PRSA, The Alphabet Bash is an annual event that serves as an outlet for the combined membership of more than 4,000 to make business connections, develop long-lasting relationships and explore other business development opportunities.

See: www.alphabetbash.com
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Lola Red Internship (unpaid)

Lola Red PR is looking for interns! We have unpaid opportunities for two public relations mavens to help us through the rest of the summer.

Social Media Intern 15-20 hours/week
Public Relations Intern 15-20 hours/week

http://www.lolaredpr.com/intern.html (found on Twitter)

Catholic Charities Internship

The Communications Department at Catholic Charities is looking for a PR student to intern with them this fall. The only stipulation is - the intern HAS to be available from about September to February - no exceptions. Don't worry about experience, COMM 240 and 352 will be just fine! The only thing you need is a good attitude and work ethic! You get TONS of work/writing samples for your portfolio!

If you have questions, please call Mary Barthel at 320-650-1641, or email me for information about the internship! You can visit http://www.ccstcloud.org/cc06/hr/hr3.htm for an application. With your application, send a cover letter and resume.

Thanks,

Jacqueline Bucholz
buja0703@stcloudstate.edu

Also, check out special events internship for Catholic Charities - http://tinyurl.com/lg343a

St. Cloud PRSSA Job Search Coordinator

I will be posting as much job search information/assistance as I can for PRSSA.

My information will consist of available job/internship positions, summaries of job search articles that I read, job tips I hear about, websites you need, information about tours/informational interviews, alumni information, etc.

Job/internship positions will also be sent out through email and announced during Wednesday meetings.

Please feel free to comment or give me ideas!

Thanks!