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Central West Coast Chapter Florida Public Relations Association

Central West Coast Chapter Florida Public Relations Association. New Member Orientation. Mission.

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Central West Coast Chapter Florida Public Relations Association

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  1. Central West Coast Chapter Florida Public Relations Association New Member Orientation

  2. Mission The Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida.

  3. State-wide Presence More than 1,500 Members Statewide

  4. Executive Committee 2008 - 2009 • President – Lanette Hart, APR, CPRC • President-elect– Sheridan Becht, APR • Immediate Past President – Suzanne Sparling, APR • VP Accreditation/Certification – Jeff Nall, APR, CPRC • VP Annual Conference – Karen Smittle, APR • VP Chapter Services – Colleen Thayer, APR • VP Communications – Melanie Mowry-Etters, APR, CPRC • VP Finance – Jennifer Moss, APR

  5. Executive Committee 2008 - 2009 • VP Golden Image – Rachel Smith, APR, CPRC • VP Member Services – Trista Wallace, APR • VP Professional Development – Dan McLean, APR • VP Technology – Paul Ramey, APR • VP Research & Planning – Chris Gent • Counselors’ Network Chairman – Carole Savage, APR, CPRC • Florida Public Relations Association Foundation, Jay Wilson, APR

  6. State Contacts • Co-executive Directors • Christopher Carroll, APR, CPRC • Cheray Keyes-Shima, APR, CPRC • The FPRA State Office Location • 40 Sarasota Center Blvd. Ste.107, Sarasota, FL 34240 • Phone • 941-365-2135; Fax: 941-906-1556 • The State FPRA website: www.fpra.org

  7. Central West Coast Chapter Board of Directors President – Debby Steele MarieSelby Botanical Gardens President-elect – Emily Sperling Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota Immediate Past-president – Dee Zulauf, APR EnviZage PR VP of Membership – Kyla Yeager SunTrust Bank VP of Finance – Laurel Corriveau Abel Band VP of Communications – Jessica Hays, APR SPARCC 2008-2009

  8. Central West Coast Chapter Board of Directors V.P. of Website Communication – Susie Bowie Community Foundation of Sarasota VP of Accreditation – Julie Platt, APR Suncoast Blood Bank VP of Media Relations – Lynn Hobeck Bates John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art VP of Professional Development – Sally Hill Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc. Director of Special Events – Peg Palmer Senior Friendship Center 2008-2009

  9. Central West Coast Chapter Board of Directors Director of Emerging Communications – Suzanne Dameron Aspire Green Branding and Social Marketing Director of Community Service – Coleen Miller, CPM Sarasota County Tax Collector Director of Sponsorship/Fundraising – Ginya Carnahan, APR, CPRC Dattoli Cancer Center and Foundation Director of Administration – Melissa Filipkowski Cap Creative Director of Image Awards – Kate Barth KSC, Inc. 2008-2009

  10. History • Founded in 1938 by Col. John Dillon as the Florida Association of Publicity Directors • Oldest organization of PR professionals in USA • First Code of Ethics adopted in 1953 Visit the state website at www.FPRA.org

  11. History • Central West Coast Chapter Established January 28, 1966 • Originally Named the “Ringling Chapter” • Serves DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota Counties

  12. Membership Benefits • Professional Development • Luncheons • Seminars • Media Breakfast • Annual Conference • Networking Opportunities • Membership Mingles • Events

  13. Membership Benefits • Publications • The PRofessional Newsletter • FPRA White Papers • FPRA E-Facts • www.cwcfpra.com

  14. Membership Benefits • Leadership Opportunities • Chapter Committees • Chapter Board of Directors • State Executive Board • Executive Board Committees • Counselors’ Network

  15. Membership Benefits • Annual Conference • Most highly attended event for PR practitioners in Florida • Nationally recognized speakers • Case studies • Networking

  16. Membership Benefits • Professional Recognition • Golden Image Awards (statewide) • Image Awards (CWC chapter) • 3 divisions, 34 categories • 3 levels of awards • Award of Distinction • Image Award • Judges’ Award

  17. What does APR and CPRC mean?

  18. APR APR stands for Accredited in Public Relations. It is a designation earned by public relations professionals who have a recommended 5+ years experience.

  19. APR • Readiness Review • Series of Questionnaires • Interviews and Presentations before a Panel • Determines Readiness for Next Step • Self Study • CWC offers Study Groups and Study Materials • Study Module Available • Electronic Exam • Administered by the Universal Accreditation Board A Multi-step Process

  20. CPRC The credential of Certified Public Relations Counselor is the second tier credential offered by FPRA. The certification process was developed to recognize professional growth and achievement of senior members who have already earned the APR designation.

  21. CPRC Candidates for CPRC must be a member of the Florida Public Relations Association and have a minimum of 10 years of professional practice in public relations.

  22. CPRC The exam, which is administered throughout the year, consists of a written section, comprised of case studies, and an oral component, which requires the candidate to make a presentation to a panel of certified evaluators.

  23. Interested in APR or CPRC? For additional information and to begin the process! Contact: Vice President of Accreditation Julie Platt, APR Email: jplatt@scbb.org

  24. Professional Resources • Membership Directory • Local Media Directory • Local and State Websites • Job Bank • Local and State Newsletters

  25. About the Central West Coast Chapter • Currently 120 members • Members represent • Non-profit • Corporate • Healthcare • Education • Agency • Associations

  26. About the Central West Coast Chapter • Members represent • Travel & tourism • Politics & government • The arts • FPRA InfoLine is 953-FPRA • Chapter web address: www.cwcfpra.com

  27. About the Central West Coast Chapter • Bird Key Yacht Club, Sarasota • First Thursday of every month • Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. • Luncheon and program begin at 11:45 a.m. • Programs feature speakers, panel discussions and special events • Call 953-FPRA to RSVP

  28. The upcoming meeting and event schedule is available at www. cwcfpra.com.

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