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Become a part of PRSA Austin!
Receive a FREE 1 year Austin Chapter membership when you join PRSA National in September and October 2009. It's a smart way to expand your network and your knowledge.
Below is a description of the different membership options PRSA offers to help you determine which one is right for you.
Click here to download the complete membership application through PRSA National.
Associate Member:
Associate Member (AM1) - less than one-year experience in PR
AM1s are automatically upgraded to AM2 after one year of membership.
National*: $115
Austin: $40
Associate Member (AM2) - less than two years experience in PR
AM2s are automatically upgraded to Member after one year of membership.
National*: $155
Austin: $40
Associate Member, PRSSA Graduate (AMPG)
To be an AMPG you must be an active PRSSA member at the time of graduation, and your application must be submitted within two years of graduating. You may remain an AMPG member for up to two years and will then automatically be upgraded to Member. AMPG requires a special application.
National*: $60
Austin: $40
Associate Member, Graduate Student (AMGS)
As an AMGS you must be enrolled full-time in an advanced degree program for teaching or practicing public relations. Proof of full-time matriculation is required and must be submitted with your application. You may remain an AMGS member for a maximum of six years or as long as you are a full-time student.
National*: $60
Austin: $40
* The $65 initiation fees are waived for associate members until upgraded to full Member status. Associate Member status can only be held for two years.
Full Member:
An individual of any age who devotes a substantial portion of time to the full-time paid professional practice of public relations or to the teaching or administration of public relations courses in an accredited college or university.
Initiation Fee*: $65
National: $225
Austin: $40
* A one-time initiation fee is required for new members.
Retired:
Retired members will continue to receive all member benefits. Members who have retired from full time employment may switch to retired member status if they:
1. Are 62 years of age or older;
2. Work less than 20 hours a week without the intent of
returning to work full time
3. Have been a PRSA member for five or more
consecutive years, and in good standing.
An affidavit attesting that they meet the above criteria must also be filled out. Contact member services at membership@prsa.org or US +1 212-460-1400. Call with any questions or to obtain a copy of the affidavit. This criterion was updated March 2006.
National: $50
Austin: $40
Membership Reinstatement:
Reinstated members are PRSA members whose membership has expired and wish to rejoin.
Reinstatement Fee: $35
National: $225
Austin: $40
Click here to download a membership application.
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Created on 03/07/2007 03:28 PM by lizlathan
Updated on 09/03/2009 06:48 AM by bsquires
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