Ad/PR Network

NOMINATIONS to the Ad/PR Network Board of Directors (Deadline: Nov. 13, 2009)

Objective
The Advertising/Public Relations Network is chartered by the College of Communications Alumni Society and focuses on the networking of alumni and professionals in the fields of advertising, public relations, community relations and marketing. The group serves as a resource for the College of Communications with the Department of Advertising/Public Relations having input and final approval of all activities and programs of the APG.

Purpose

• Provide support to the Department, College and University;
• Implement and maintain a mentoring relationship;
• Establish a regular program of seminars involving alumni guest speakers;
• Work with PRSSA and the Ad Club to establish communications and beneficial programs;
• Promote enhanced communication and provide a formal system for networking among alumni, businesses and students;
• Develop a password protected web-based system for students and alumni that will facilitate career development, networking, job placement and job recruitment;
• Provide and enhance student internship and career opportunities;
• Establish opportunities for regular and ongoing student tours and visits at alumni businesses;
• Encourage the contribution of funds for academic scholarships and activities for students in the Adv/PR Program;
• Honor and award individuals for outstanding achievements through the APG.
  

Co-President
Meredith Topalanchik (’99 Adv/PR)
Senior Account Executive
CooperKatz & Co. Inc.
mtopalanchik@cooperkatz.com

Co-President
Katie O'Hara Krebs ('99 Adv/PR)
Freelance PR Consultant

Immediate Past President
Sharyn Fitzpatrick ('79 Journ)
Principal, Marcom Gurus
sharyn@marcomgurus.com

Secretary/Membership
Virginia Sirocky ('67 Journ)
Principal, VLS Associates
virginiasirocky@worldnet.att.net

Linda Murphy ('69 Journ)
Retired Director of Marketing Communicationss, PPG Industries
lemurphy21@comcast.net

Jim Blew (’91 Adv)
AllState Insurance
jimblew@connecttime.net