We formed the Montana Chapter of the PRSA to answer many of our own professional needs, as well as to encourage and support the goals of the national organization. We offer:
	Around-the state networking, through email, fax, phone and monthly meetings which rotate among the state's larger cities and towns;
	Professional development: workshops and seminars at the national level, and Montana members have an annual professional development conference in September;
	and Accreditation study and exam, so that you may achieve the highest possible level of education and professionalism.

As a national member, you also receive the award-winning monthly newsletter Public Relations Tactics and the quarterly magazine Public Relations STRATEGIST.

Help and Referrals
One of the nicest things about PRSA is that we can and do send each other referrals, ideas, and help.  Rather than being suspiciously competitive, the atmosphere is one of trying to help and reinforce each other.  This is true nationally as well as locally.

Our Code of Ethics and Bylaws
We do have a Code of Ethics; it is enforced, and is one of  our strongest selling points.  To read the Code, click here.    Our Chapter's Bylaws can be found here.

Training at National and District Levels
When it is difficult to get to district conferences and national conventions - and it is oftenextremely difficult for those of us living in the western United States - we can order audio and video tapes of the proceedings.  In addition, PRSA has now instituted teleconference training sessions, which work extremely well.  Several of us have participated and find this method of training very worthwhile.