Committees

Committees from the backbone of any organization, giving it strength, direction and energy. The committees of PRSA-WV Chapter are staffed by volunteers who devote their time, energy and talent to strengthening the members, the chapter and the public relations profession in West Virginia.

Below is a brief listing of our committees and their duties for 2009. Committee chairpersons are listed in italic type.

Accreditation Committee

• provides assistance and information to chapter members on accreditation
• schedules APR study sessions and administers exam

Jennifer Goddard, APR and Helen Matheny, APR
All chapter APRs

Awards Committee

• develops entry forms and issues call for entries
• arranges for judging of entries and orders awards
• designs, schedules and prepares for gala and presentation of awards

John Womack

Bylaws Committee

Leah Worley

Chapter Excellence Committee

• develops entry materials for East Central District Chapter Excellence competition

Buddy Davidson

Corporate Sponsorship Committee

• develops advertising and sponsorship packages for potential sponsors
• solicit sponsors for chapter events and publications

Tammy Harper and Bryan Brown

Ethics Officer

Cindy Miller

Membership Committee

• provides membership directory for all PRSA members; updates directory as needed
• distributes information on membership to prospective members
• acts as liaison to PRSA membership division
• provides treasurer with list of members for invoicing of membership investment

Laura Jordan

New Professionals Committee

• helps students and new/young professionals make the transition to full involvement in the chapter and the profession

Amanda Ramey

Nominating Committee

• presents a slate of officers for election by the membership at the annual business meeting
• the committee shall be composed of three members who are Accredited

Cathryn Harris, APR, Fellow PRSA

Professional Development Committee

• responsible for designing, scheduling, securing speakers, locations and all other preparations necessary in regard to two professional development programs each year

Lisa Wharton Turner

Program Committee

• develops programs for each month
• arranges for speakers, locations, meeting notices and all other necessary preparations

Lisa Wharton Turner

Public Relations Committee

Lalena Price

Public Service Committee

• selects public service effort and secures approval of same from board of directors
• implements program with assistance of chapter members, reporting results to board of directors

Sharon King and Lynn Swann

Student Liaison Committee

• works with college PRSSA chapters
• selects scholarship/grant candidates

Sara Payne Scarbro and Todd Beane