Group Membership Program | Groups of 10 or more individuals that join together can receive special rates on dues (for the first year), along with other benefits. These are still individual memberships but they are transferable within the organization. For more information about the program, contact Karla Falk.

Special Promotions from PRSA National:

* February/March membership promotion

The first National membership promotion of 2008 runs from February 1 to March 31: A Taste of PRSA. Join for $225 national dues and we will waive the initiation fee. Chapter dues are additional.

* April promotion: Current members: join a (new) Section for $20 off

Members who join a professional interest section will save $20 off the first year annual dues when they do. Most sections are $60/per year - you pay just $40. Valid for one section per member; not valid on section renewals.

* May/June promotion - Join National, get first year Chapter for FREE

Members join for $290, and National subsidizes the cost of the first year Chapter dues.

How Do I Join PRSA?

New Members

If you are joining SCPRSA for the first time, please contact your regional membership director (listed to the left) to receive a membership packet or to have any of your questions answered.   For added convenience, you may download the state and national applications below and return them completed along with your total dues to the address below.  Please note:  to expedite the processing of your membership application, please submit your membership application to the SCPRSA chapter so we may forward your information on to national PRSA. Mail applications to:   SCPRSA, PO Box 513, Columbia, SC 29202. 

PRSA Membership Application

SCPRSA New Member Information Sheet

Dues

To join SCPRSA, you must also join national PRSA. Annual dues for SCPRSA are $60. For dues information about national PRSA, click here.

Why Should I Join PRSA?

Membership in the Public Relations Society of America allows you to:

• Develop your skills through low-cost, high quality programs
• Eligibility to attend the Annual International PRSA Conference including national seminars and networking opportunities
• Access to Home Study Classes /Audio and Video Libraries
• Opportunity to participate in Chapter and Section Conferences - Local Seminars and Networking

Why Should I Join a Chapter?

• Professional Growth - Gain the inside track on new strategies, techniques and trends, gained through local seminars and meetings, that will strengthen your skills and broaden your knowledge.

• Fellowship and Networking - Chapter events give you the opportunity to network with your peers and expand your circle of colleagues and contacts

 

• Professional Status - Participation in awards programs and leadership positions bring increased recognition and respect among your colleagues and within your community. Involvement also accelerates your growth in your own organization by developing often hidden skills.

• Job Search Services - Whether through informal networking or specific job search services, you'll be the first to learn of openings in your area.