Membership

Welcome to the Public Relations Society of America Silicon Valley Chapter (PRSA-SV).

We are a vibrant organization that connects communications professionals from the South Bay to the Peninsula and beyond, sharing ideas and monitoring the pulse of Silicon Valley.

Become a member and enjoy exciting meetings, events and a wide range of members-only benefits such as directory listings, discounts at meetings and professional development events, and other exciting and career-enhancing activities.

Special Promotions!

During May and June 2008, National PRSA is offering to pay the cost of chapter membership dues when you join! Find out more at:
http://www.prsa.org/membership/freechapter.html

Also, for a limited time, join PRSA Silicon Valley and become a dual member with PRSA San Francisco for only $25 more! Increase your network, take advantage of professional development events at both chapters, and advance your career. Contact Tanya Candia, Membership Chair for more information.

Questions?
Contact PRSA - 2008 Silicon Valley Chapter Membership Chair: Tanya Candia.

To join:
Print out the PRSA Membership Application and follow the instructions, or contact PRSA Member Services at membership@prsa.org, phone 212-460-1400.

• Download PRSA Silicon Valley Membership Application
• Download PRSA Silicon Valley / San Francisco Chapters Dual Membership 

Top 10 Reasons to Join PRSA and PRSA Silicon Valley

1. Advance as a Professional • Interact with the best and the brightest at our luncheon meetings, seminars and workshops, helping you become a better professional.
2. Learn from PRSA's Award-Winning Media • Our website and our monthly enewsletter keep you informed on what’s happening in Silicon Valley, and beyond. www.prsa.org is national’s resource-rich Web site that gives you a comprehensive guide through the organization, programs and products offered by PRSA. The Strategist - Your membership gives you a subscription to the must-read quarterly for all executive-level practitioners. Public Relations Tactics - Your membership gives you a subscription to the wide-ranging, monthly tabloid written by seasoned professionals in a snappy, easy-to-read format.
3. Enjoy Exclusive Member-Only Services • Your membership allows you exclusive access to MemberNet, the members-only service with answers to your most pressing PR questions and links to best practices.
4. Network with Tech-Savvy Professionals Here and Nationwide • With a network of 116 Chapters nationwide, you have an unparalleled opportunity to be a pivotal member in your local public relations community. Multiply the effectiveness of your membership by joining one or more of 17 practice-specific Professional Interest Sections.
5. Manage your Career • Find exciting opportunities here in Silicon Valley and elsewhere; job search assistance is right at your fingertips through our Web site, classified ads and links to public relations resources.
6. Find a Mentor • Need advice from a seasoned professional? The PRSA Mentoring Program, offered through the College of Fellows, provides guidance both online and in person from accredited professionals with 20 or more years’ experience.
7. Be Recognized for your Work through our Awards Program • Your skills can be improved and celebrated through the regional Silver Anvil Awards competition and the national Silver Anvil and Bronze Anvil Awards programs, which recognize the best in public relations practices and tactics.
8. Get Answers to Your PR Questions at the Professional Resource Center • Find the quick, free-to-members way to start your research. Access hundreds of public relations campaign award-winners. Research an editorial database that provides you with extensive public relations information from all of our resources. You can also join PPCOnline, an online community of fellow practitioners, for a challenging exchange of ideas, discussion and advice.
9. Advance the Profession • Lead through PRSA • Your membership opens effective, challenging and rewarding avenues for leadership, ranging from local hands-on involvement to national visibility.
10. Enjoy Additional Business Benefits • You are eligible for special rates on teleconferencing services, car rentals, office supplies and air freight, plus a member’s credit card, and insurance designed for you and your business.