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Alpha Bits - Industry information and Chapter updates for the future public relations professionals with the Alpha Chapter – University of Florida PRSSA. Alpha Chapter Updates Next Meeting - Our next meeting will continue the UF PRSSA Speaker Series featuring Debbie Mason from United Way of Broward County, one of the top not-for-profit organizations. Please join us on Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Turlington L007. Membership - We are still accepting applications and dues for a $10 late fee. The year has just begun to really take off, and we would love to have as many members to take advantage of all of UF PRSSA’s benefits as possible. Alpha Families - At our last meeting we implemented the Alpha families program. Alpha families is a completely new concept that UF PRSSA has instituted this year to enhance camaraderie among members. Each member was assigned to an Alpha family denoted by Greek Letters (Alpha Beta, Alpha Gamma, Alpha Delta and so on). These Alpha families will have the opportunity to interact directly with an executive board member as well as each other at various events during the year. Families will also have the opportunity to compete against each other for prizes and special incentives. If you were not at the last meeting, you will still be getting an e-mail introducing you to your family. Industry Trends and Developments Brand Management - Read about the three best ways to create a brand name, according to The Wall Street Journal (more...) Mobile Marketing - Text messaging is said to be one of the few ways to guarantee your messages are being read (more...) Going Green - Find out which companies are succeeding in the green marketing efforts (more...) Internship of the Week Public Relations Intern - Edelman, Orlando, Fla. Edelman's Orlando office is seeking student trainees with immediate availability who can thrive in an entrepreneurial and high-energy environment. Your range of skills will grow with your interests and ability. The Trainee is responsible for assisting with implementing and monitoring projects within a specific set of accounts under the direction of the supervisor. The Trainee works closely with and supports the needs of the account teams. Applicants must visit the “Careers” section of our Web site, www.edelman.com and complete an online application for the internship/trainee position in Orlando.  For additional information, please contact beth.cromwell@edelman.com. Job of the Week Director of Communications - American Water, Lexington, Ky. Responsible for providing proactive and strategic communications counsel to the SVP of the division and the respective state presidents whose states comprise the division.  Responsible for customer communications, marketing, internal communications, media relations, public relations, external affairs, community relations, government affairs, corporate responsibility and issue management for the states within the division (more...) Editor's Note - The goal of Alpha Bits is to provide you with information across the industry to assist in the search for the most beneficial public relations career as well as updating you about the Chapter. If there is anything you would like to see in future Alpha Bits, please contact me at daryl.sowers@gmail.com.

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