I blogged a few weeks ago about the importance of getting involved with PRSSA while you are a college student. One of the best ways to do that is to build a relationship with your local PRSA chapter. Here in Indy, our chapter is called Hoosier PRSA.

Every month they host a luncheon at the Hilton downtown, and it includes time for networking, a meal and a program about a relevant PR topic. Students receive a discounted price of $18, and our PRSSA chapter almost always covers it.

Every Fall is “Half Day with a Pro,” when PRSSA students are paired with PR professionals from across the city, who they shadow for a few hours in the morning and then join up with the rest of the chapter for lunch and (yet another!) networking opportunity.

Finally and most importantly, your local PRSA chapter is always there for help and guidance.

As I mentioned before, four PRSSA members from our IUPUI chapter are attending conference in San Diego this Fall, and we have been searching everywhere for financial support. After submitting a request, Hoosier PRSA agreed wholeheartedly to donate $100 towards our travels.

Isn’t having a strong relationship with your local PRSA chapter great?!

October is PRSSA/PRSA Relationship Month. For more thoughts on this topic, please visit PRSSA’s recent blog entry.