PRSA Houston's best and brightest will be stamping their “Passport to Houston,” celebrating communication with diverse audiences, at the 31st Annual Excalibur Awards Gala on Thursday, June 23, at the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice Hotel (909 Texas Street, 77002). Don’t miss this opportunity to connect your organization to the glitz and glamour of the biggest night in PR in Houston. Early bird registration ends  June 3 so register now at www.prsahouston.org. To learn more about sponsorships, visit the PRSA Houston web site or contact Shar-day Campbell or the chapter administrator.

In addition, the Public Relations Foundation of Houston is seeking organizations or individuals to donate items or services for its annual silent auction held at the Excalibur Awards Gala. The auction is the foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and, thanks to last year’s generous donors, the PRFH was able to award $12,000 in scholarships to local PR students this year. To donate an item, contact Silent Auction Co-Chair Hannah Pietsch at hnfarr90@hotmail.com.

PRSA Houston has something special planned especially for our members and friends in North Houston, Spring and The Woodlands. Join us on Tuesday, June 7, at TopGolf Spring (560 Spring Park Center Blvd., 77373) for an informative lunch mixer featuring editors of community publications serving north Houston and surrounding suburbs. Julie Butterfield, editor of the Spring/Klein edition of the Community Impact Newspaper, Bryan Kirk with the Houston Chronicle, and Brian Walzel, editor in chief for the new PKWY Magazine, among others, will share their insights on what stories they look for, their editorial guidelines, how they prefer to work with PR professionals, and more. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members, and it includes a light lunch. Advanced registration required. No walk-ins For online registration and more details, including menu, visit the PRSA Houston web site.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!

The New Member Mixer on Thursday, June 9, from 7-8:30 p.m., is for all of us. PRSA Houston Membership Chair Mike Zientek (mzientek@hntb.com) invites members new to PRSA, those considering the benefits of joining, and “old-timers” to join him at El Big Bad (419 Travis Street, 77002), where he will answer questions about the chapter and have details on volunteer opportunities. The event is free, but Mike requests RSVPs so he can plan accordingly.

Thank you to Brookwoods Group, our PRSA Houston Platinum Sponsor.