PRSA Salem Capital Chapter provides many opportunities for members and PR colleagues to learn and network. Between our monthly programs, nonprofit workshop and social events, you are sure to learn something new, share ideas and meet some new friends.

Next Event: June 5, 2013

Build Transparency and Trust in Government
A Guide for PR Professionals

Presenter: Patrick Cooney, Communications Division Administrator at ODOT.

Survey results, research data and our own experiences tell us that the majority of Americans don’t trust “the government.” Why is that? More importantly, what can we or should we do about it? Join us June 5, for a conversation with Patrick Cooney, APR, Communications Division Administrator with the Oregon Department of Transportation as he shares the latest research research on trust in government and offers advice on building transparency.

Patrick has 25+ years experience as a government public relations practitioner, media source, and spokesperson on federal (Department of the Army and Department of Defense) and state (Oregon) level. He has deep experience in media strategy, and emergency/crisis communications. Patrick is Internationally accredited in public relations by the Public Relations Society of America and has a Master’s Degree in Journalism.

Program Information

When: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Sassy Onion lunch, program at noon
Location: Broadway Commons, 1300 Broadway Street NE (Peru Room) in Salem
Cost: Program and lunch $15 for PRSA members, $20 for non-members. Program only or student price (including lunch) is $10.

New Registration Process!
RSVP by Monday, June 3 – Fill out a simple form to register. Afterwards, if you’re paying with PayPal, complete your transaction by clicking on one of the “Add to Cart” buttons below and then scroll down to view your items:

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Bring a Guest – A Membership Campaign
PRSA members, do you know someone who might be interested in joining out chapter? Bring her/him along to a meeting.  With your paid lunch, your guest enjoys a free lunch and can find out more about what our chapter is all about.  Your name will be entered into a drawing to be held later in the year for fun prizes. Please add your guest’s name to the registration form online. Questions? Contact us via email: ORCapitalPRSA@gmail.com.


Save the date for these upcoming events:
September 4 – Career Pathways: How to Get a Job in PR (Mac’s List). Presenter: Mac Prichard and Jessica Williams, Prichard Communications
September 20 – Fall Event: We’re Only Human – Just for Fun Fall Solstice Event at Painters Hall at Pringle Creek Community
October 2 – Third Annual Capital Chapter PR Workshop
November 6 – Fall Fun Luncheon at the Wilson Room at Willamette’s Goudy Hall, followed by a tour of the Hallie Ford Museum facilites and current exhibit, Andrea Foust, Willamette University
December 4 - Cookie/Egg Nog for Your Thoughts