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About Us
The Mid-Missouri Chapter of PRSA serves nearly 100 public relations professionals primarily in the Columbia and Jefferson City area, although members also participate from Fulton, Fayette, Hannibal, Rolla, Springfield and Waynesville.
Our members represent a wide variety of organizations including state government, health care, higher education, service organizations and public relations agencies.
Our goal is to help members advance their careers, their organizations and their communities by offering professional development and networking opportunities as well as promoting the highest standards of professional competence and ethics.
Chapter Activities
Monthly Meetings
Fall Conference
Membership Directory
Employment Search
Communicator of the Year Award
Assistance with APR exam
The chapter usually meets the third Thursday of the month at noon, alternating meetings between Columbia and Jefferson City. At our meetings, local and regional speakers share their expertise and experience in a wide variety of public relations areas. Lunch costs $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers.
Each November, the chapter hosts a one-day conference bringing in an array of exciting speakers.
An online membership directory is available to members. For information about joining, please contact Jaala Spratt.
As a chapter member, you have the opportunity to place your openings for a public relations professional online as well as post your own resume if you are searching for a job. Contact Sherri Baumeister if you want to post a job opening or employment search.
Communicator of the Year Award
Each year the chapter acknowledges an individual who is not a public relations professional for outstanding communication efforts. These individuals are recognized at a special luncheon meeting. Past recipients include:
- Pete Rahn, Director, Missouri Department of Transportation
- Elson Floyd, President University of Missouri
- Don Laird, President, Columbia Chamber of Commerce
- Gary Kemper, director of the Missouri Department of Corrections
- Peggy Kirkpatrick, director of the Central Missouri Food Bank
- David Franta, director of the Columbia Area United Way
The chapter offers assistance to individuals who wish to take the accreditation exam. Currently, more than 20 chapter members are accredited by PRSA. Our chapter ranks among the highest percentage of accredited members based on membership.
For more information about accreditation, contact Beth Hammock, APR.
Organizations Represented
in MidMo PRSA
Ameren Services
Boone Hospital Center
Central Methodist College
Children's Trust Fund
City of Columbia
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Columbia College
Communique, Inc.
Esavvy Communications
Dickens Communications
Missouri Division of Highway Safety
Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital
Heart of Missouri Girl Scout Council
Ideas
KRCG-TV
Lincoln University
Linn State Technical College
Missouri Attorney General's Office
Missouri Baptist Convention
Missouri Baptist Foundation
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Department of Corrections
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri Department of Higher Education
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Missouri Department of Revenue
Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance
Missouri Hospital Association
Missouri Lottery
Missouri NEA
Missouri Office of Administration
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers
Missouri State Medical Association
Missouri State Teachers Association
MU News Bureau
MU School of Journalism
Outfront Communications
Public School Retirement System
R.J. Scherr & Associates
Scholastic, Inc.
Southwest Missouri State University
Spaeth Communications
Special Olympics Missouri
Stephens College
University of Missouri Campus Facilities
University of Missouri Health Care
University of Missouri-Rolla
University of Missouri System
Visionworks
Westwood Public Relations
Williams Keepers Marketing Services
William Woods University
Woodruff & Co.
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Code of Professional
Standards for the Practice of Public Relations