We’re already three months into 2025, and PRSA Kansas continues to build on the momentum from the past with new energy focused on the organization’s mission to help communications professionals become smarter, better prepared and more connected throughout their careers.
Our board consists of nine returning chairs and seven new chairs who are all committed to working together to evolve the organization and promote the value of public relations, communication excellence and professional development.
Here are just a few areas PRSA Kansas is focused on this year:
1. Growing membership
We’ve hovered around the same number of members for the last two years. By increasing efforts to recruit and retain members, it would be a great achievement to get back to where our membership was pre-Covid. Our board has a variety of ideas for enhancing the PRSA Kansas membership experience and we look forward to rolling those out with everyone from seasoned pros to young professionals over the coming months.
2. Communicating the value of PRSA membership.
Membership in PRSA is so much more than attending local monthly programs and networking with local professionals. Membership also includes access to free and discounted national webinars, on-demand programs and workshops, PRSA’s APR credential and certificate programs, and connections to other PR pros through online community forums. We plan to communicate these offerings regularly to enhance the PRSA membership experience and value.
3. Hosting accessible and enriching programs.
Last year we diversified our programs beyond the monthly “Lunch and Learn” to include “Rush Hour” programs near the end of the day at various locations around Wichita. This has made attending programs more accessible for those who can’t get away over the lunch hour and gives participants an inside look at businesses around town. This program is growing in popularity, too. We hosted the first Rush Hour of 2025 at Intrust Bank Arena in February and experienced record attendance for this 4-5 p.m. program. We look forward to continuing a mix of both programs – as well as an occasional virtual meeting – so that we can continue to offer accessible programs that work for all schedules. We are also committed to evaluating every program so we can continue to refine and improve our program offerings.
The communication landscape is rapidly evolving, and PRSA Kansas is committed to staying ahead of the curve to ensure our members are equipped with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to succeed in this ever-changing environment.
No matter where you are on your journey as a PR and communications professional, PRSA Kansas is here to support your career and development.
Thank you to our dedicated board, members, and the communications community for your continued support. Let’s make 2025 another year of growth, learning and success for the public relations profession in Kansas!
Carrie Lindeman
PRSA Kansas president
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