BOSS Game Registration

The deadline to form teams is Wednesday, September 17th by midnight! Please email your school, team name, contact person and team members to Angionette at angionette.splan@pse.org no later than midnight on September 17th

BOSS stands for Business Orientated Strategy Simulation. Teams made up of 5-8 members will compete with other teams in a Marketing Management Simulation game online. All participants will assume the role of a newly-promoted marketing manager. They will make iterative decisions on variables associated with market targeting, product development, price, promotion, sales promotion and distribution. 

The simulation is competitive in that the decisions of one firm will affect the results of all others. Teams will have 8 weeks to create and implement new and improved marketing strategies and re-branding techniques. The winners will be announced at the National Convention. The top 4 teams are awarded a CASH PRIZE! The first place winning team will receive $500!! How can you pass this up?!?

For more information or to explore the website visit:  www.shootformars.com

Each chapter will be able to form ONE team at NO COST! Each additional team will cost $40 which shall be paid to PSE HQ.

Chapter Dues

Chapter dues are now $65 for the fall semester. Please make sure to inform your chapters of this and to change it on all of your websites. Chapter Renewal Dues are due by October 1 for Bonus CEI points, if you are a semester school. Otherwise, they will be due by October 15. If you are a quarter school, your Bonus CEI deadline is November 1, otherwise, they must be turned in by November 15. Please start planning now!

Just a reminder, new member dues are due 3 weeks before initiation. This is to ensure that PSE HQ has enough time to put the materials together and send them out to you in time before the initiation ceremony! Please make sure that all new members are registered online and that all information is complete and accurate!!

Get to know your chapters

Through the new PSE blog, we want all chapters to get to know each other! Please come up with a paragraph or two which can include what is going on within your chapter this semester, and send it to pse@pse.org.  We will post it on our blog for you, so everyone can see what your chapter is up to!

Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon Competition

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be the next top salesperson? Have you ever been on a sales call for the chapter and choked up as soon as they gave you an objection? Well here’s your chance to see what it takes, compete and win some money!!

The Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon is an annual sales competition held by PSE and sponsored by Huthwaite, Inc., Kodak, Northwestern Mutual, and Vector Marketing. The purpose of the competition is to Provide the PSE college student with a B2B sales role-play. In addition, PSE will provide you with a coach/mentor to help you prepare for the competition. The Pro-Am takes place at all 6 Regional Conferences and the National Convention in Norfolk, VA in March of 2009! There will be awards for the 1st and 2nd place winners at Regionals. First Place will receive a convention packet at a value of $230 and airfare. Second Place will also receive a convention packet at a value of $230! National Convention winners, ranging from 5th to 1st place will receive a cash prize!

To register for the Pro-Am competition at Regionals, please go to Pro-Am Sell-a-Thon on the left hand side of the PSE homepage (www.pse.org). From there, click on Regional Sign-Up. Keep in mind you must be a dues paid member to attend the Regional Conference and to compete. Also, there is a separate registration to attend the Regional Conference.  Please be sure to sign up for both.

Should you have any questions regarding the Pro-Am competition, please contact Ann Devine at ann.devine@pse.org or call your chapter consultant at the office at 800.761.9350.

Who’s coming to Regionals?

With your help, we would like the 2008 Regional Conferences to bring us the highest chapter involvement, EVER! Can we make this happen? YES!!! To do this, we need your encouragement, motivation and continual involvement so that all of our members are more than excited to attend their Regional Conference. For more information on Regional Conferences, please visit our website at www.pse.org.

To help the host chapter and PSE HQ be the most prepared for an awesome event, we need the attendance counts from your chapter ASAP! Regional Conferences are happening in November! That is only 2 months away. Please let your Chapter Consultant know how many people your chapter is planning on sending.

2008 Fall Regional Conferences

For more information about any of the Regional Conferences or to register contact Angionette or Lorice at PSE HQ at 414.328.1952. Hotel reservations must be made directly with the hotel; make sure to mention you are with PSE!

Nov. 7-9, 2008 – Atlantic Regional Conference – Harrisonburg, VA

Holiday Inn $79/ night room rate, reservation code PSE
540-433-2521
Conference will be held at James Madison University.
Banquet will be held at Holiday Inn.
**Hotel reservations must be made prior to 10/10/2008
**Conference registration must be submitted prior to 10/25/2008. All registration received after this date will result in late fees.

Career Fair
Lunch/Dinner
Registration: $45

Nov. 7-9, 2008 – Midwest Regional Conference – Normal, IL

The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center $99/night room rate 
309-662-2020
Conference will be held on the Illinois State campus
Banquet will be held at the Elks Lodge
**Hotel reservations must be made prior to 10/07/2008
**Conference registration must be submitted prior to 10/25/2008. All registration received after this date will result in late fees.

Career Fair
Lunch & Dinner
Registration: $ 55

Nov. 16, 2007 – North East Regional Conference – Albany, NY

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Downtown $119/night room rate, reservation code E16
518-432-7000
Conference will be held at University at Albany
Banquet will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites
**Hotel reservations must be made prior to 10/14/2008
**Conference registration must be submitted prior to 11/01/2008. All registration received after this date will result in late fees.

Career Fair
Lunch & Dinner
Registration: $65

Nov. 14-16, 2008 – North Central Regional Conference – West Lafayette, IN

Union club Hotel $124/night room rate
800-320-6291
Conference will be held at Purdue University
Banquet will be held at Purdue University
**Hotel reservations must be made prior to 11/23/2008
**Conference registration must be submitted prior to 11/01/2008. All registration received after this date will result in late fees.

Career Fair
Lunch/Dinner
Registration: $50

Nov. 21-23, 2008 – Southern Regional Conference – Tuscaloosa, AL

Fairfield Inn $84/night room rate
205-750-8384
Conference will be held on campus at University of Alabama
Banquet will be held at University of Alabama
**Hotel reservations must be made prior to 11/06/2008
**Conference registration must be submitted prior to 11/08/2008. All registration received after this date will result in late fees.

Career Fair
Lunch/Dinner
Registration: TBD

Nov. 21-23, 2008 – Western Regional Conference – Las Vegas, NV

To Be Determined

Career Fair
Lunch & Dinner
Registration: TBD

PSE Pride Back to School Sale

Have you always wanted to buy that PSE pride item, but just never took the time to do it? Well now is the time. We are offering a huge back to school sale, so please take advantage of all the items that we have to offer. Check it out at http://pse.org/shop-browse.asp.

ORDER YOUR GEAR TODAY!

What’s happening at chapters around the country?

Send us your chapter news and newsletters to be included in the next PSE Update. Send it to tracy.mccarthy@pse.org.

The new semester brings exciting opportunities to all! Anjuli has a major trip planned to Lorice will be heading off to Hawaii for an SMEI event and chapter visit! WOW, what a busy September. 

If you notice one of us coming to your area please contact us and schedule a meeting. We love to meet with alumni and professional members while traveling!

Lorice-Is in Hawaii
Angionette- Is working hard at PSE HQ

Have a terrific week!
Lorice Ratas and Angionette Splan
Chapter Consultants
Pi Sigma Epsilon National Headquarters
800-761-9350
lorice.ratas@pse.org and angionette.splan@pse.org
www.pse.org