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PRSA Idaho announces 2008 Board of Directors

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Megan Hyde
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PRSA Idaho announces 2008 Board of Directors

BOISE, Idaho- (Jan. 14, 2008) -- Idaho’s chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announced recently its new board of officers for 2008. The newly elected board will be led by President Georganne Benjamin, who is the assistant director of strategic communications for Regence Blueshield of Idaho. Benjamin also serves as vice president on the board of directors for the Idaho Ronald McDonald House. Benjamin will bring fresh ideas and years of strategic communication experience to the office of president for PRSA Idaho. “The Idaho chapter of PRSA continues to grow and expand and we’re excited about the year ahead,” said Benjamin. “With BSU’s communication program developing, and the start of its student chapter of PRSSA, it’s a great opportunity to begin building the relationships between the student and professional chapters. This is an exciting time in the communication profession and we look forward to providing learning opportunities and resources in order to advance both professional and student PR strategists.”

Six other officers will serve on the board of directors, including president-elect, Joanne Taylor, director of public relations for Drake Cooper. Robbie Johnson, public information specialist for Ada County Higway District will serve as secretary for the 2008 term and the newly elected treasurer is Rick Phillips, APR, director of government and public affairs for JR Simplot Company. Beth Toal, public relations manager of St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, and David Compton, APR, owner of Compton Communications, will serve as Members-at-Large.


About PRSA Idaho:
PRSA Idaho is a chapter of the National PRSA, an organization dedicated to the advancement of the public relations profession. Idaho revitalized its chapter in 2005, and currently thrives with over thirty-five members. PRSA Idaho provides excellent programs and professional development opportunities to its members across the state, promoting successful and ethical public relations practices.

-- Posted on Tuesday, January 15 2008

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