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The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) was established and granted a charter on Sept. 21, 1967. From that small group of dedicated professionals, the Chapter has grown steadily through the years. Click here for a history of the chapter. Our Chapter has received national recognition several times over the years for membership development. South Carolina Public Relations Society of America's geographic boundary includes every county in South Carolina. Contact us to begin advancing your career today.

SCPRSA 2009 Organizational Chart

SCPRSA 2009 Strategic Plan

PRSA-PRSSA Mentorship Program

The Clemson University Chapter of PRSSA invites you to become a mentor to one or two students who are interested in a public relations career.

Being a mentor involves allowing the student to visit you at work for at least half a day and being available to answer questions about public relations, career tracks, and career advancement.

We are looking for mentors in all areas of South Carolina.

To become a mentor: Please fill out the online form available at http://cli.gs/mentor.

SCPRSA Special News  

The Mercury Awards Call for Entries is now available! Click here for details! Don't delay - the deadline for entries submission is February 19th.

Thank you to all who participated in our social media contest for two tickets to the Disney "Keys to Excellence" workshop on December 8th in Columbia. The two lucky winners are Amy Bomar and Keela Middleton. Each won free registrations to the conference, valued at close to $400. Congratulations!

Congratulations to South Carolina's newset APR: Adrienne Fairwell with the SC Department of Revenue. Adrienne will serve as a Board Member-at-Large in 2010 and is a great asset to the chapter. Way to go Adrienne!

Congratulations to our 2010 officers and board members. Our Board for 2010 is:

President: Allison Skipper

President-Elect: Penny Cothran

Vice-President: Brett Turner, APR

Secretary: Erin Watson

Treasurer: Amy Bomar

Immediate Past President: Brett Turner, APR

Assembly Delegates:
• Kelly Davis, APR (2010-2012)
• Lee Bussell, APR (2008-2010)
• Sharmin Hill, APR (2009-2011)

Board Members-at-Large:
• Keela Middleton, APR (2010-2011)
• Adrienne Fairwell, APR (2010-2011)
• Ansley Welchel, APR (2009-2010)

Regional Directors:
• Upstate: Alice Gray Harrison (2010-2011)
• Midlands: Julie Scott (2009-2010)
• Lowcountry: Chris Duncan (2010-2011)

Ethics Officer: George Johnson, APR, Fellow PRSA

Opportunities still remain available to get involved on committees. Check out our Job Roles & Descriptions document for details on each committee position. Send your committee nominations to Allison Skipper.