Marist Red Foxes: Special Offer! Join PRSA at Reduced Rate by Feb. 29 and Receive Free Membership in New Professionals Section!

Are you a PRSSA member within five months of graduation? If so, you can take advantage of discounted membership dues in the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) as an Associate Member and, during the month of February, FREE membership in PRSA’s New Professionals Section.

Graduating members of PRSSA qualify for Associate Membership at the annual rate of $60 for up to two years following graduation. This is a significant savings compared to the $255 annual dues for regular PRSA membership and $20 membership fee for the New Professionals Section.

To become an Associate Member, go to http://bit.ly/AFi4oo and click on the “Join PRSA” link. Join by February 29, select “New Professionals Section,” and be sure to enter promotion code AM12 with payment to receive this special offer.

Membership in PRSA makes you part of a vibrant community of more than 21,000 public relations professionals and grants you access to members-only benefits that will help you develop your professional skills and cultivate a successful career.

With your Associate Membership, you will:

-- Connect and engage with other public relations professionals and industry leaders.

-- Access free and discounted Professional Development learning opportunities.

-- Receive career coaching, résumé writing tips, interview advice and an industry perspective from veteran public relations professionals.

-- Find a job using networking tools in the PRSA Jobcenter.

With PRSA New Professionals Section membership, receive helpful resources that will help you smoothly transition from student to young professional. As a New Pros Section member, you will:

-- Network virtually and face-to-face with peers who have less than three years experience in public relations.

-- Gain knowledge and skills that are critical to your success through informative newsletters about the industry, mentoring, online discussion forums, podcasts, webinars and events.

-- Access career-launching tools, resources and expertise.

-- Have opportunities to step into leadership roles and advocate for the profession.

Also, any new or current members of PRSA are encouraged to join the new Hudson Valley Chapter of PRSA, which is currently being formed in the greater Dutchess County region. The new chapter will be closely affiliated with Marist College and the Red Foxes PRSSA Chapter. To join the chapter or obtain more information contact Dr. Mark A. Van Dyke at mark.vandyke@marist.edu or visit the Hudson Valley Interest Group on LinkedIn.

For additional information about membership in PRSA, contact PRSA’s members services at membership@prsa.org or (212) 460-1400.