Professional Development Workshop
Friday, Nov. 2, following the regular breakfast meeting
Topic: Low-cost PR Solutions featuring Rhoda Weiss, APR, and PR Research Tactics on a Budget, featuring Drs. Erica Austin and Bruce Pinkleton from WSU.
Location: Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University

Rhoda Weiss, APR
Rhoda Weiss, APR, Fellow PRSA, is the chair and CEO of the 31,000 member Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). During her career, she has traveled more than 6 million miles speaking and consulting to over 700 organizations in 49 states and abroad. A UCLA Extension faculty member, Kellogg Foundation Fellow and national consultant in public relations, marketing and strategy, Rhoda is based out of Santa Monica, CA. She is a recipient of dozens of communications awards, including the PRSA Health Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, PRSA National Volunteer of the Year, Award of Individual Excellence from the Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development, Woman of the Year from Women in Health Administration, among others.

Erica Austin, PhD
Erica's research interests include uses and effects of communication in decision making and social development, particularly in the areas of politics and health. She teaches PR management and campaign design, communication theory, health communication and social development classes at the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication at Washington State University.

Bruce Pinkleton, PhD
Bruce is the coordinator of public relations internships at the Murrow School of Communication at WSU. His research interests include communication campaigns, including political communication and health communication.

TICKETS
$25 for Spokane PRSA members, $40 for non-members and $15 for students
ticket prices go up $10 at the door
Lunch included
Contact a board member to purchase your tickets today!
RSVP Online at http://www.prsaspokane.org/event.asp?id=133

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