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Past Meetings
Pinnacle Awards
November 14, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Norfolk Yacht & Country Club
7001 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
https://www.norfolkyacht.com/
Please join us for our annual Pinnacles Awards luncheon, where we honor and recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding PR work.
Avoiding a Collision Where PR and Law Intersect
October 17, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Norfolk Yacht & Country Club
7001 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
https://www.norfolkyacht.com/
Deborah Morton, a lawyer whose career has focused on corporate public relations and media, will help us avoid legal pitfalls as we share information and stories about people – particularly using digital and new media. She will bring us real-world examples
Embracing Inclusion in Public Relations
September 26, 2018
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Old Dominion University Webb Center - Hampton/Newport News Room
1526 W 49th St,
Norfolk, VA 23508
https://www.odu.edu/life/gettinginvolved/webb
In an ever-changing world, it is imperative for organizations to be inclusive to reach diverse audiences. This social will feature a speed networking session connecting aspiring practitioners to seasoned professionals.
Communicating & Marketing to Multicultural America
September 19, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
1401 Ballentine Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23504
http://virginiasalvationarmy.org/hrva/kroccenter/
We will explore data and research pointing to key demographic shifts in the United States – communities of color, millennials, gender/race and sexual orientation. Communicators today must not only be developing communications strategies for inclusive audi
Media Interview Skill Building for the Public Relations Professional
August 15, 2018
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Chrysler Museum of Art
1 Memorial Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
http://www.chrysler.org/
This hands-on workshop is designed to refresh and strengthen media relations skills to effectively manage difficult or crisis interviews. Members will learn interview preparation tips, effective message development and delivery and will practice what they
New & Prospective Member Meet & Greet
July 31, 2018
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Cafe Stella
1907 Colonial Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
http://www.cafestellaroasters.com
Have coffee on us! Considering PRSA or recently joined and want to learn more about what PRSA can offer you? Join us to learn the benefits of PRSA and get all of your questions answered.
Summer Happy Hour
July 17, 2018
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mermaid Winery
330 West 22nd Street
Norfolk, VA 23517
https://mermaidwinery.com/
Join us for an evening of mingling with your colleagues at the beautiful Mermaid Winery in Norfolk.
The Rise of Earned Media: Attributing Value to Comms and PR
June 20, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Norfolk Yacht & Country Club
7001 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23505
http://www.norfolkyacht.com
We live in an advertising-centric world. Banner ads, pay-per-click ads, even native advertising all serve as means for brands to get in front of consumers. But advertising has become less effective and consumers are ad-weary. As PR practitioners know, the
PRSA Workshop: Advanced Social Media Tactics for Communications Professionals
May 16, 2018
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ferguson Heritage Center
12500 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23601
This special workshop will take communications professionals beyond the basics of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to explore new ways to increase engagement and reach key audiences. It will highlight the latest tools in the ever-changing social media land
We Want YOU to Reach the Pinnacle!
April 26, 2018
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
City of Virginia Beach/Tidewater Community College Joint-Use Library
1700 College Crescent
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
http://libguides.tcc.edu/JUL
Get the accolades you deserve! Join us for a workshop on submitting entries for the 2018 PRSA Hampton Roads Pinnacle Awards.
When Crisis Strikes
April 18, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Norfolk Yacht & Country Club
7001 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23505
https://www.norfolkyacht.com/
Learn what to do to prepare for a crisis and how to handle it once it strikes.
Senior Professionals Meet-Up
April 11, 2018
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Panera at Janaf
1140 N Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23502
Join us for the first meeting of our Hampton Roads Senior PR Professionals Group. Come and bring a friend who knows what public relations was like before Y2K, when you likely used a fax machine or had "beeper" duty.
Perfect Your Pitch With Our Media Panel
March 21, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Virginian-Pilot
150 Brambleton Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23510
https://pilotonline.com/
Our annual PRSA Hampton Roads media panel has a different twist -- an interactive session with live pitches.
Trivia Night
March 13, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Blue Moon Taphouse at Norfolk’s Waterside District
333 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
http://watersidedistrict.com/tenant/blue-moon-taphouse/
Showcase your trivia talents while networking with other communication professionals in a fun setting.
Banish Burnout, Reclaim Your Creative Spark
February 21, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Brock Environmental Center
3663 Marlin Bay Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
http://www.cbf.org/about-cbf/locations/virginia/facilities/brock-environmental-center/welcome-to-one-of-the-worlds.html?referrer=http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/listings/brock_environmental_center.aspx
Those of you drawn to public relations are creative, whip smart, and eager to nurture positive relationships - in often challenging circumstances. You might also be driven to excel and suffer from perfectionism. Such professional stressors put you at risk
Jumpstart Your 2018 Content Calendar
January 17, 2018
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Kempsville Recreation Center
800 Monmouth Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/recreation-centers/Pages/kempsville.aspx
Get your year off to a productive start. You’ll learn what it takes to build an effective editorial calendar and leave with a plan for the year ahead.
