Public Relations Officer Presentation

Megan Scharf:

The public relation officer, also known as the PRO is in charge of the company's image to the public. The PRO is also to be the one who creates the advertisements as well as the history of the corporation. The advertisements include brochure, film, business cards, and fliers. Also other than advertisements they are to create the logo and the motto for their company. I thought this seemed like a lot of work for Megan to take on all by herself so I asked if there was anything I could do to help and instead of letting me help her she gave me her work to do which I was not very happy about.

With the PRO Press Conference :

Megan turned into the GCB the press release as well as an advertisement to go into the newspaper that the GCB was going to be creating.

Megan got last place when she was ranked among the other four PRO's. I felt that she got this ranking because she did not seem as excited about our company as many others did also she mumbled during her speech which made it hard to understand what she was saying.

Overall, I feel as though the PRO is given the most responsibility because not only are they supposed to portray the corporation in a positive light but they have to design effective advertisements and the logo which are vital to any corporation and their existence.



Press Release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Media Contact:

Megan Scharf

Public Relations Officer

Sports and Beyond

E: mescharf@eiu.edu

815-245-2320

Grand Opening for Sports and Beyond!

Charleston, IL—February 23, 2010—Come check out Sports and Beyond Grand Opening this spring. We offer sporting activities that include bungee jumping, hot air balloon rides and skydiving. Our mission is to provide the Charleston community and EIU students with the opportunity to get away from everyday life without going far or breaking your pockets. So don't settle for average when you can do extreme!

Sports and Beyond Grand Opening will be Friday March 12 from sunrise through sunset. We are conveniently located next to the Coles County Memorial Airport on IL-16. Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in extreme sports!

To get more information about Sports and Beyond and upcoming events call (815)-245-2320 or email Megan Scharf at mescharf@eiu.edu.

Sports and Beyond

Waiver and Release of Liability

I fully understand and acknowledge that: (a) even though there are trained professionals on staff at all times, risks and dangers exist in my use of extreme sports such as bungee jumping, hot air balloon rides and skydiving, (b) my participation in such activities and/or use of Sports and Beyond equipment may result in my injury or illness including but not limited to bodily injury, disease, strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, eye injury, blindness, heat stroke, heart attack, death or other ailments that could cause serious injury or disability, (c) by my participation in these activities and or use of equipment, I hereby assume all risks and dangers any and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of the owners, employees, and trainers of Sports and Beyond or by any other person.

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representative, hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Sports and Beyond and its’ owners, employees, and trainers from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which my arise out of my use of Sports and Beyond equipment or my participation in extreme sports activities. I specifically understand that I am releasing, discharging and waiving any claims or actions that I may have presently or in the future for the negligent acts or other conduct by the owners, employees, and trainers of Sports and Beyond. This waiver is good through 3/12/2011.

Medical Permission Authorization

If the participant is of minority age, the undersigned parent or guardian herby gives permission to Sports and Beyond to authorize emergency medical treatment as may be deemed necessary for the child named below while participating in extreme sports.

I have read the above waiver and release and by signing it agree it is my intention to exempt and relive Sports and Beyond from liability for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death caused by negligence or any other cause.

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Print Name Age D.O.B. Phone

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Signature Address City, State, Zip

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Signature of Parent/Guardian (If less than 18 years old)

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