State Board MeetingBryan Beaty and I attended the second State Board meeting this past Saturday in Jacksonville. We learned that our Chapter had reached 76% of our membership goal, and that was before the newest four members joined. Keep sending membership prospects to our Membership Chairman, Nancy McCarthy, APR, at nancy@fireflyforyou.com. Other news from the State Board included a new Chapter Challenge to promote the Annual Conference. Our Chapter and individual members have the opportunity to be rewarded for our hard work and dedication. We must demonstrate to the State Conference Committee how we’ve promoted the Annual Conference in our Chapter. Additionally, we are able to earn more points by promoting the Golden and Local Image Awards. Winners will be recognized at the State Board Meeting on May 16, 2009. Winners will receive various prizes including recognition, conference cash, preferred seating, and more! Last year, our Chapter was winner of the Chapter Challenge and I was the lucky recipient of the Conference Scholarship. I’ll be providing more information to you in the next blog on ways we can receive points towards the Challenge. Thanks!
Chapter Board Meeting
The Treasure Coast Chapter Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, March 3 at 3:30 p.m. at the Martin/St. Lucie Service Center in Stuart. Please RSVP to Linette at ltrabuls@sfwmd.gov.
The Treasure Coast Chapter Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, March 3 at 3:30 p.m. at the Martin/St. Lucie Service Center in Stuart. Please RSVP to Linette at ltrabuls@sfwmd.gov.
FPRA Treasure Coast Chapter Community Service Project
Tomorrow, several members of the Chapter will conduct a panel discussion at Martin County High School on Tuesday, Feb. 24, starting at 9:10 a.m. Debra Banta, APR, and a committee of seven FPRA members will present the organization’s High School Community Service Project: “What Is Public Relations/PR Career Opportunities” for more than 100 career tech students at MCHS. As part of a panel discussion, local FPRA professionals, representing the diversity of career opportunities in the public relations industry, will present an overview of the field and give each student a Tool Kit for Success. Panelists will discuss their jobs as public relations professionals, how they got into their career and offer advice for entering the public relations field.
Tomorrow, several members of the Chapter will conduct a panel discussion at Martin County High School on Tuesday, Feb. 24, starting at 9:10 a.m. Debra Banta, APR, and a committee of seven FPRA members will present the organization’s High School Community Service Project: “What Is Public Relations/PR Career Opportunities” for more than 100 career tech students at MCHS. As part of a panel discussion, local FPRA professionals, representing the diversity of career opportunities in the public relations industry, will present an overview of the field and give each student a Tool Kit for Success. Panelists will discuss their jobs as public relations professionals, how they got into their career and offer advice for entering the public relations field.
Local Image Awards Dinner & Ceremony Needs Donations
As you know, our Local Image Awards Dinner and Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 from 4-7 p.m. (PLEASE mark your calendars!) at the Schreiber Center in St. Lucie West. Our Image Co-Chairs, Robin Delgado and Dorothy Kamm, are working very hard to make this another lovely event for you to share your accomplishments and enjoy networking with members and friends. This year, the Committee is adding a Silent Auction to the event, but they need your help! Dorothy and Robin have already procured two fabulous prizes: a cruise on The Challenge and a series of facial and laser treatments worth $900! However, they still need donations. Donation ideas include themed gift baskets, gift certificates or artwork. Please consider a donation to your Treasure Coast Chapter’s Local Image Awards Ceremony and help make this the most successful event ever! If you have a donation or idea, please contact Dorothy Kamm at Dorothy@yatespro.com.
As you know, our Local Image Awards Dinner and Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 from 4-7 p.m. (PLEASE mark your calendars!) at the Schreiber Center in St. Lucie West. Our Image Co-Chairs, Robin Delgado and Dorothy Kamm, are working very hard to make this another lovely event for you to share your accomplishments and enjoy networking with members and friends. This year, the Committee is adding a Silent Auction to the event, but they need your help! Dorothy and Robin have already procured two fabulous prizes: a cruise on The Challenge and a series of facial and laser treatments worth $900! However, they still need donations. Donation ideas include themed gift baskets, gift certificates or artwork. Please consider a donation to your Treasure Coast Chapter’s Local Image Awards Ceremony and help make this the most successful event ever! If you have a donation or idea, please contact Dorothy Kamm at Dorothy@yatespro.com.
Call for Entries for the FPRA Treasure Coast Chapter 2009 Local Image Awards
The Image Awards Committee has announced the “Call for Entries” for the FPRA Treasure Coast Chapter 2009 Local Image Awards. The Call for Entries and application is only available electronically on our website at http://www.fpratreasurecoast.com/. Deadline for entries is March 24, 2009.
The Image Awards Committee has announced the “Call for Entries” for the FPRA Treasure Coast Chapter 2009 Local Image Awards. The Call for Entries and application is only available electronically on our website at http://www.fpratreasurecoast.com/. Deadline for entries is March 24, 2009.
Make Your Reservations Now to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Chapter!
On Tuesday, March 10th at 4 p.m., we will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Treasure Coast Chapter of FPRA. Join your fellow FPRA members and friends at the Sunrise Theatre in historic downtown Fort Pierce for a reception honoring the past 25 years. After the reception, the Sunrise Theatre invites you and a guest to stay for the performance of “Footloose: The Musical.” The cost to attend is $25 per person and includes the reception and the show! Only 60 tickets will be reserved for our Chapter, so make your reservations early and feel free to bring a guest. Look for your invitation in the mail soon, but feel free to make your reservations now by calling Programs Chairman Cara Perry at (772) 873-3339 or e-mail at ccarlton@fau.edu or by RSVPing online at http://www.fpratreasurecoast.com/.
On Tuesday, March 10th at 4 p.m., we will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Treasure Coast Chapter of FPRA. Join your fellow FPRA members and friends at the Sunrise Theatre in historic downtown Fort Pierce for a reception honoring the past 25 years. After the reception, the Sunrise Theatre invites you and a guest to stay for the performance of “Footloose: The Musical.” The cost to attend is $25 per person and includes the reception and the show! Only 60 tickets will be reserved for our Chapter, so make your reservations early and feel free to bring a guest. Look for your invitation in the mail soon, but feel free to make your reservations now by calling Programs Chairman Cara Perry at (772) 873-3339 or e-mail at ccarlton@fau.edu or by RSVPing online at http://www.fpratreasurecoast.com/.
Indian River Council Professional Development Seminar ~ Mirror, Mirror on the Wall – What is Aging After All?
Learn more about aging and the creative process on Thursday, April 16 from 9:30–11:30 a.m. at the Richardson Center at Indian River State College’s (IRSC) Mueller Campus. Gene D. Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., the director of the Center on Aging, Health & Humanities professor of Health Care Sciences and professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University, will present “New Understanding About Creativity & Psychological Growth With Aging.” New research on aging has identified a number of positive brain and behavioral changes in the second half of life that set the stage for psychological growth and creative expression. Scientists now recognize positive developments among middle-age and older adults. The New Senior Moment (a creative one) will be perhaps the best example of a phenomenon where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Be prepared to witness the dismantling of a number of long held negative myths and stereotypes about aging.
Learn more about aging and the creative process on Thursday, April 16 from 9:30–11:30 a.m. at the Richardson Center at Indian River State College’s (IRSC) Mueller Campus. Gene D. Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., the director of the Center on Aging, Health & Humanities professor of Health Care Sciences and professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University, will present “New Understanding About Creativity & Psychological Growth With Aging.” New research on aging has identified a number of positive brain and behavioral changes in the second half of life that set the stage for psychological growth and creative expression. Scientists now recognize positive developments among middle-age and older adults. The New Senior Moment (a creative one) will be perhaps the best example of a phenomenon where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Be prepared to witness the dismantling of a number of long held negative myths and stereotypes about aging.
Admission to this lecture is $25 per person and seating is limited to 300. Reservations can be made by calling IRSC at (772) 462-7880 or the Cultural Council at (772) 770-4857. This event is sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Institute at IRSC, the Cultural Council of Indian River County, Vero Beach Magazine and the Treasure Coast Chapter of FPRA
The Richardson Center on the Mueller Campus at Indian River State College is located at 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach. For more information, visit http://www.gwumc.edu/cahh/About/cohen.htm.
The Richardson Center on the Mueller Campus at Indian River State College is located at 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach. For more information, visit http://www.gwumc.edu/cahh/About/cohen.htm.
Member News
Congratulations to former Chapter member Tanya White, who was married on Valentine’s Day. Tanya is Communications and Events Coordinator for the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce. Her husband is Ronald Smith, who works in prison ministry and is studying psychology, eventually looking for a career in drug counseling. He is also a certified nutritionist.
Congratulations to former Chapter member Tanya White, who was married on Valentine’s Day. Tanya is Communications and Events Coordinator for the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce. Her husband is Ronald Smith, who works in prison ministry and is studying psychology, eventually looking for a career in drug counseling. He is also a certified nutritionist.
Adrienne Moore, APR, CPRC, was spotted recently at ZoraFest’s Hattitude. Since the inception of the ZoraFest event in honor of Zora Neale Hurston, Adrienne has volunteered her time and talent to the cause. I personally think she looks fantastic in a fancy hat!
Have a great week,
Linette
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