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2009 Board of Directors Announced
January 26, 2009

2009 PRSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCED

Albany, NY - The Capital Region Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is pleased to announce the 2009 Board of Directors as the following:

President:  Eric Wohlleber, Zone 5

President Elect:  Andrea Colby, E3 Communications         

Secretary:  Penny Vavura, Pierce Communications

Treasurer:  Jake Dumesnil, Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Immediate Past President:  Tom Nardacci, Gramercy Communications

Communications Chair:  Joslyn Mc Ardle, MVP Healthcare                   

Programming Chair:  Robin Wood, Eric Mower and Associates

Membership Chair:  Megan Baker, Baker PR

Accreditation Chair:  Mary Bray Gallagher, APR, Calliope Communications

Director at Large:  Ben Marvin, College of St. Rose

Director at Large:  Glenn Valle, New York State Police

Director at Large: Kathy Wren, Shorey Public Relations

Director at Large:  Rich Meddaugh, Sunmark Federal Credit Union

Director at Large: Rob Puglisi, The Community Hospice

Assembly Delegate:   Kyle Kotary, Empire Public Affairs

The Chapter kicked off the new year with a joint program with the Women’s Press Club “Year in Review, Year Ahead” which was held on Thursday, January 22^th.  The event was held at the Italian-American Community Center on Washington Avenue Ext.  Guest Speakers included Susan Arbetter (WMHT), Karen DeWitt (Capitol Coorespondant), Judy Patrick (The Daily Gazette), and Greg Dahlmann (alloverablany.com)

The Public Relations Society of America, based in New York City, is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals