Nuggets & Tots and other Board Meeting Topics

By Samantha McClintock

It wouldn’t be a PRSA Pittsburgh Board meeting without a little wine, a lot of planning and at least one board member calling in from a loud, crazy location. Some of our board members call in covered in sand and saltwater, while others call in covered in tater tot crumbs and spilled milk.

Last week, it was the latter.

We don’t really care where our board members are or what they’re doing, as long as they have great ideas to bring to the table. At the April Board of Directors meeting, held last Tuesday, April 26, we recapped an exciting month of events and planned for the month of May.

Our treasurer reported that we’re right on track with our budget, while our director of communication reported that the April newsletter was distributed (Did you get it? If not, click here.) We also have a new website in the works to make registering for events and reading our blog a much more pleasant experience. You’re welcome!

We chatted about past and upcoming presentations, including our trip to Waynesburg University’s recent regional conference, a stop at the Cal U PRSSA closing banquet and a visit to Westminster College.

We also discussed a potential discount program for members, which would allow us to partner with local businesses to offer discounts and percentages to PRSA Pittsburgh members. Is this something you’d be interested in? Let us know in the comments.

Programming reported that they are working on some upcoming summer events, including a Women in Business social Wednesday, June 15, at Wigle Whiskey on the North Shore. The event will feature a keynote presentation and four break-out sessions on topics relevant for women in business. Check back here, or on social media, for details.

Don’t worry; we’re already planning some fall and winter events, too, including our annual Professional Development Day and Renaissance Awards. We’re also looking to pull together a diversity panel for National Diversity Month in November.

We wrapped by laughing about a board member who carries her PRSA membership card in her wallet – which maybe isn’t even that funny. We thought it was.

Please continue to read our blog for event postings and updates, as well as a recap of next month’s meeting, which will be held Tuesday, May 31 at 6 p.m.