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Welcome to PRAM Central Chapter |
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Members of PRAM strive to represent the highest standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity in their dealings with clients, the media, other practitioners and the general public.
Ready to join us? PRAM Central Chapter is a network of public relations professionals in the central Mississippi/metro Jackson area and the largest chapter within the state. Our monthly meetings are held in Jackson at the Capital Club, where members share knowledge and provide a forum for networking with other public relations practitioners. Join, renew or transfer your membership online here. |
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PRAM Central May 2012 Meeting Will be a Hit! Plans are underway for an exciting membership meeting on May 9, 2012 at Trustmark Park, home of the Mississippi Braves! Come meet and hear from the MBraves General Manager, netwok with PR professionals, enjoy great food, and a game. Time: 11:45 a.m. Where: Trustmark Park, 1 Braves Way, Peal, MS Cost: $15 for pre-paid members, $16 for those who RSVP, pay at the door is $18 for those without RSVP and guests. RSVP no later than Monday, May 7, 2012 to Patrice Guilfoyle,
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. PRE-PAID MUST RSVP for each monthly membership meeting. Please indicate that you have pre-paid in your RSVP. PRAM Central Attends State PRAM Conference More than a dozen PRAM Central members attended the 2012 State PRAM Conference in Columbus, MS April 11-13. The event covered the following topics presented by some of the PR professionsals: • Better understand your key publics
• Improve your writing
• Plan your next campaign
• Discover new tools and techniques
• Manage change professionally and personally
• Practice PR more strategically
You can find us on facebook at PRAM Central to view some of the pictures taken at the conference.
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Elaina Jackson Earns Accreditation in Public Relations 
Elaina Jackon, APRElaina Jackson of Brandon, director of marketing at the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson, has earned her accreditation in public relations (APR) from the Universal Accreditation Board. The APR certification program recognizes public relations practitioners who demonstrate broad knowledge, experience and professional judgment and are committed to the ethical practice of PR. APR candidates must complete a written submission, present a portfolio of work to a readiness review panel of public relations veterans and demonstrate their PR knowledge, skills and abilities by passing a computer-based exam. Jackson is a graduate of Belhaven University, where she obtained a master’s degree in management and a bachelor of science degree in mass communications. She is a member of the central chapter of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi. Public Relations Association of Mississippi Names Susan Christiansen as Professional Achievement Award Recipient The Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) recently honored public relations practitioners from around the state for outstanding work and service to the profession. The awards were announced during PRAM’s state conference held March 17-18, 2011, in Biloxi.
Susan Christensen, APR, received the organization’s Professional Achievement Award. Christensen is the director of public relations for Methodist Rehabilitation Center. In addition to her busy career, Christensen became accredited in public relations in 2008. She has served on various positions on the PRAM Central Board and has received numerous awards for her work. The Professional Achievement Award is given annually to a public relations practitioner and PRAM member whose accomplishments have made a major contribution to the profession. It is PRAM's top honor and recognizes excellence in the field of public relations. Recipients embody the highest degree of professionalism, serve their communities, are committed to advancing the profession and have outstanding achievements in the practice of public relations.
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