All Alone in the Blogosphere

Hello FPRA Treasure Coast Chapter!

Why hasn't anyone been brave enough to comment on this blog? I’m starting to feel lonely out here in the blogosphere. Some of you have e-mailed me directly, but feel free to comment. We all might learn something from it! :-)

There were a couple of interesting articles in this weekend’s Palm Beach Post related to public relations and the media. I thought I’d pass them along to you. Thank you to Adrienne Moore, APR, CPRC for pointing out the first article.

Public Relations jobs continue to thrive in a variety of businesses
http://hotjobs.palmbeachpost.com/resources/stories/jobs_pr_main.html

Post, Scripps papers share some stories
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/business/content/business/epaper/2008/10/26/a7f_sharing2_1027.html

As a follow up to our very successful October program on blogging, Facebook and LinkedIn, the Treasure Coast Chapter now has a group set up in both Facebook and LinkedIn. Feel free to check out the groups and become a member of each. We'd love to have you join!

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1034807&trk=hb_side_g

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=35757026484

The November 18th monthly program focusing on Government Relations ~ “How Did Public Relations Play a Role in the Elections?” We are still trying to finalize our speaker, as our first confirmed presenter had to cancel. However, with the elections behind us at that point, the program will examine how our profession played a key role in shaping perceptions and opinions for local, state and federal elections and voter turnout. This event will be held at the South Florida Water Management District’s Martin/St. Lucie Service Center located at 780 SE Indian Street in Stuart. You can make your reservations online now at http://www.fpratreasurecoast.com/ or by calling Programs Chairman Cara Perry at (772) 873-3339 or e-mail at ccarlton@fau.edu. Remember, beginning in November, the price for the monthly program is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

Over the past month or so, I’ve been trying to notice if any of our FPRA members have been pictured or mentioned in the local newspapers. I am sure I’ve missed some, but here are a few that have caught my attention! The October 2nd edition of the Indiantown News had a lovely article about Habitat for Humanity of Martin County with a photo featuring new member Tracy Henke of First Bank and Trust of Indiantown as a tax credit sponsor. The cover of the October 6th Palm Beach Post Notable section featured a photo with Kendall Clifford of The Firefly Group on it promoting the Le Bal Masque supporting United for Families. That same issue featured a photo of Judy Cruz promoting the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ National Philanthropy Day reception. Also on October 6th, “Luminaries Seen At…” featured the FAU Football Kickoff event with a photo of Programs Chair Cara Carlton Perry, Treasure Coast Campus University Relations Director. The October 13th edition of Luminaries again spotlighted the AFP National Philanthropy Day reception with another photo of Judy Cruz. The Sunday, October 19 Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper featured a nice article on Romina Colombo, new account executive at BB Jones Communications. And finally, the October 20th edition of Luminaries featured Louise Murtaugh, Executive Director for Molly’s House, and news of her recent newsletter award, as well as Lauren Anderson, Marketing Director for Stuart Cardiology, on news about the staff’s participation in the Lee National Denim Day. Great work and wonderful community news by all! If you see one of your fellow FPRA members featured in any publication, feel free to forward the information to me as I would hate to miss something very important! Thanks.

Have a great week!
Linette