In the midst of vacations, picnics, summer home improvements and refilling their coffee mugs to stay awake for it all, the 2016 Board came together at the end of June to review the Chapter’s latest works and continue to plan for upcoming programs and initiatives.

Aside from gaining new members and adding new networking events to the calendar, perhaps one of the most exciting updates was that PRSA Pittsburgh President Steve Radick welcomed a new addition to his family: a Havanese-Poodle mix named Bella! Congrats!

Photo courtesy of Jefferson County Humane Society and Jefferson County Animal Shelter

As the Board continues to achieve its goals, let’s take a moment to reflect on some of the highlights of the year’s second quarter:

• Hosted the year’s first Communicator Tour at American Eagle, bringing together nearly 40 young professionals to learn about the corporation’s unique and innovative working environment.
• Hosted a Women in Business Partner Event at Wigle Whiskey where attendees engaged with female industry leaders from the Pittsburgh area. The event included a keynote presentation as well as breakout sessions that were designed to target challenges women in business face and how they can overcome them in a meaningful way.
• Hosted a panel discussion, “GIFs, Memes, Hashtags and Celebrities – What content can brands create and share and what should they avoid?”, that helped answer the many questions communication professionals face when curating content.
• Distributed three e-newsletters, highlighting outstanding members, event recaps, upcoming programs and the role of social media in a global crisis. To view the latest Chapter e-newsletter, click here.

If you have any suggestions for our Board, email us as info@prsa-pgh or find the Board Chairperson you wish to reach here.

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