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In Memoriam: Betsy Plank, the “First Lady” of Public Relations

Posted by Arthur Yann in May 24th 2010  
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UPDATE: 5/24/10:  Today, the PRSA family mourns the loss of Betsy Plank, APR, Fellow PRSA, who passed away on May 23, following a brief illness. She was 86.

According to her wishes, Betsy will be cremated and the internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, University of Alabama, Box 870172, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172 or on-line (designate Plank Fund).

At its July board meeting, The Plank Center will join with the Chicago public relations community to celebrate Betsy’s contributions to the profession. PRSA also will recognize Betsy at this year’s PRSA International Conference in Washington, D.C., Oct. 17-19.

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Tags: Betsy Plank, Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, PR, PRSA, PRSSA, public relations, public relations and communications, Public Relations Society of America, Public Relations Student Society of America
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Starting Out by Looking Back

Posted by Gary McCormick in January 6th 2010  
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Monday was my first working day as PRSA’s 2010 Chair and CEO. I was pleased to receive support and congratulations from so many of my friends, former leaders, PRSA members and professional colleagues as I stepped into the job.

There was one person, however, with whom I could not speak — someone who not only was instrumental in shaping my career, but also in encouraging me to aspire to this office: Betsy Plank, APR, Fellow PRSA.

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Tags: Betsy Plank, leadership, Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, PR, PRSA, PRSSA, public relations, Public Relations Society of America, Public Relations Student Society of America
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