I've Got a Thing for Spring - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: April 5, 2010

CONTACT: Chet Gardner 435-225-2438
Amber Neil 801-628-7785

USU Public Relations Students put their Skills to the Test with Real-World Experience
Students team up with local businesses, non-profits to put together spring kick-off event, April 17

LOGAN – Utah State students are learning the ropes of real-world public relations, from media relations to event planning. Seven PR seniors are working with local businesses Campsaver and Rock Haus, and non-profit organizations Boys and Girls Club and Common Ground Outdoor Adventure to kick off the spring season with an event, “Campsaver’s I’ve Got a Thing For Spring”. The event, which will feature outdoor equipment demos and climbing competitions and free giveaways worth more than $2,500, will be Saturday, April 17 from 3 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Rock Haus, 1780 North 200 East, North Logan.

There will be discounted passes to climb at the Rock Haus as well as prizes given away by Campsaver and Rock Haus. The local Boys and Girls Club, who have suffered recent budget cuts, will be selling food and raffle tickets for high-dollar prizes at the event. There will be live music, games and some climbing competitions. Common Ground Outdoor Adventure will be exhibiting equipment and talking about their upcoming events for the summer.

Campsaver is a local outfitters shop that is working to increase their awareness to students and the community. Campsaver’s goal for the event is to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy the weather and natural recreational attractions that Cache Valley has to offer.

Utah State PR Student Amber Neil thinks this is a great idea to help people get involved in the community and excited about going outdoors. “This event will be fun and beneficial to the community. There will be something for people of almost all ages to do and enjoy. This will be a cheap and cool event for students,”Neil said.

Campsaver’s climbing and footwear manager Andy Watanabe is ready to show USU students and the Cache Valley residents what they have to offer. “Cache Valley is a great place for outdoor recreation. This is a great opportunity for everyone, especially students, to get excited for summer and see what Campsaver has to offer,” Watanabe said.

Families and students alike are encouraged to attend. Bring a friend or two and come see what Campsaver and Rock Haus have to offer, and have some fun while supporting your school and local community.

“Campsaver’s I’ve Got a Thing for Spring” is being publicized by USU students and put together with the help of Campsaver and Rock Haus. Local groups, Boys & Girls Club and Common Grounds are also offering their support.

For more information contact Chet at chet.gardner@aggiemail.usu.edu or Kevin at Kevin.Mour@aggiemail.usu.edu or the phone numbers listed above. Also check out Campsaver.com and rockhausgym.com for general information.