** NEW FOR 2011-2012 **

New!  We invite you to become a member of INSPRA! A year-long, single membership costs just $90. Additionally, we offer a special membership rate of $45 for college students and retired/former PR professionals.  So regardless of where you happen to be in your PR career, you will reap the benefits of joining INSPRA today! Scroll down to the bottom of this page for a membership application.

Benefits for all INSPRA members include:

•  Participation in an award-winning professional organization that provides public relations training, counseling, information, and inspiration;
•  The “Member Needs Help” program, which allows any INSPRA member to seek advice and examples from members across the state, and ensures that all members can benefit from the answers through the Member Needs Help online forum;
• Access to the INSPRA Document Library, featuring examples and templates of forms, brochures, and other resources frequently used by school PR professionals;
• The opportunity to register for Friday morning seminars (six per year) featuring experts with practical strategies for media relations, social media, community outreach, crisis communications, publication design, , strategic planning, staff and labor issues, referenda, business partnerships, balancing the demands of the job, and other “hot topics”;
• Networking with top school PR professionals, including the opportunity for professionals relatively new to school PR to be mentored by a more veteran professional;
• Contact information for INSPRA members throughout the state;
• Proactive insight into emerging education issues and trends;
•  Expert feedback and special recognition for education publications and programs, through the annual Communications Contest and Golden Achievement Awards;
• Opportunities to provide state-level special recognition of staff, board and community members who go the extra mile for your district, through the annual Distinguished Service Awards;
•  Linkage with the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) and insight into national trends and issues.

SCROLL DOWN to the bottom of this page to download a membership application. Send the completed form with payment to:

INSPRA Manager Chris Glatz
P.O. Box 47, Frankfort, IL 60423
Phone: (815) 464-3275
Fax: (815) 469-1901
E-mail: cglatz@managementservices.org

The annual membership period is October 1 through September 30. If you are joining mid-year, please contact Chris Glatz (contact information above) for a pro-rated membership fee.