Nominations Now Accepted for PRSA 2014 Leadership Assembly Delegate-at-Large and International Delegate-at-Large Positions

Applications are now being accepted for three PRSA 2014 Leadership Assembly delegate-at-large and two international delegate-at-large positions. At-large delegates represent members who are not in a Chapter area in the United States or reside outside the United States and Canada. The primary responsibility of these delegates is to represent at-large members at the annual meeting of the PRSA Leadership Assembly. The Assembly delegates-at-large and international delegates-at-large serve one-year renewable terms.

Requirements for the delegate-at-large positions require that the candidate hold an APR or serve or have served as a board member of a Chapter, District or Section. It is strongly recommended that the international-delegate-at-large candidate reside outside the United States or Canada or have experience conducting international public relations.

In addition to attending the Assembly, these delegates are responsible for:

  • Communicating with at-large members concerning PRSA events or products of particular interest to them, as well as any planned strategic initiatives affecting these members.
  • Conducting informal or formal surveys about needs and interests of members in specific areas as relevant per position and share results with the PRSA Board of Directors.
  • Participate in the Leadership Assembly delegate electronic forum throughout the year.

To apply, click here to access the 2014 Candidate Application Form.

The deadline for applications is Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 at 5 p.m. in the time zone in which the applicant resides. Candidate applications will be reviewed by the Delegate Selection Committee and approved by the PRSA board for a vote by the PRSA 2013 Leadership Assembly on Oct. 26, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pa. Nominees are invited to attend the Assembly.

Questions concerning the position should be sent to PRSA Governance.