Out of the Loop

Hello Treasure Coast Chapter!

I've started my new job at St. Anastasia Catholic School, but am still a bit out of the loop. Hopefully, by the end of the week, I'll be back up and running with e-mail and other forms of communication. If you need to reach me, please e-mail me at ltrabulsy@stanna.org or call me at (772) 216-8631.

Last Day to Register for the July Monthly Business Meeting is Friday, July 10!
Make your reservation TODAY for the Chapter’s last monthly business meeting of the year scheduled for Tuesday, July 14th at 11:30 a.m. at the IRSC Schreiber Center in St. Lucie West. Aileen Izquierdo, Vice President of Communication, Florida Atlantic University will present: “Brand New. FAU’s Journey Through the World of Visual Identity.” Izquierdo is responsible for creating and managing integrated communications plans and initiatives for internal and external university audiences that are aligned with the University’s strategic plan. Izquierdo is the first Hispanic vice president in the FAU’s 44 year history.

The Treasure Coast Chapter invites all interested public relations practitioners and anyone responsible for handling company communications. The cost is $15 for FPRA members and $20 for non-members. Again this month, Panera Bread will be catering lunch.

The Treasure Coast Chapter is privileged to have Ms. Izquierdo present at our monthly business meeting. Let’s show her a very warm welcome to the Treasure Coast by attending this last meeting of the year! RSVP NOW online at http://www.fpratreasurecoast.com/ or by calling Cara Perry, Director of University Relations at FAU Treasure Coast Campus, at (772) 873-3339.


Reminder...the FPRA 2009-10 Treasure Coast Chapter Board of Directors Slate of Officers Set for Vote at the July 14th Meeting
The 2009-10 FPRA Treasure Coast Chapter Board of Directors Slate of Officers will be presented to the membership for approval at the July Monthly Business Meeting. The Slate is as follows:

Executive Committee:
President – Bryan Beaty, Indian River State College
Immediate Past President – Linette Trabulsy, South Florida Water Management District
1st Vice President, President-Elect – TBD
2nd Vice President, Membership – Kathryn Treadwell, ARC of Martin County
Treasurer – Lisa Swyryn, Communigraphics
Secretary – Samantha Kayser, inVision Brand Partners, Inc.

Directors:
Image Awards
Chair: Louise Murtaugh, APR, Molly’s House; Committee Members: Robin Delgado, Attorney Philip DeBerard, Adrienne Moore, APR, CPRC, A. Moore Communications Strategies; Kherri Anderson, Martin County Supervisor of Elections

Professional Development (Includes Media Conference, High School presentation, etc.)
Co-Chairs: Krista Garofalo, United Way of St. Lucie County and Lauren Anderson, Stuart Cardiology Associates; Media Conference Committee Members: Beverly Bevis Jones, APR, BBJones Communications; Adrienne Moore, APR, CPRC; other committee members: TBD

Communications
Chair: Erick Gill, St. Lucie County; Committee Members: Newsletter Writer – Sue-Ellen Sanders; Newsletter Layout - Robert Lane, IRSC; Website – Mark Weinberg, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office

Programs
Chair: Cara Perry, FAU Treasure Coast Campus
Committee Members: TBD (need 3-4)

Accreditation & Certification
Chair: Nancy McCarthy, APR, The Firefly Group

Indian River Council
Co-Chairs: Sarah Starr, Childcare Resources of Indian River County and TBD

As you can see, we have a couple key “TBDs” in the slate. If you are interested in serving on a committew or a leadership role for the Executive Committee, please contact Adrienne Moore, APR, CPRC at adrienne.moore7@gmail.com for information.


Deadline for Registration for Annual Conference – PR on FIRE - July 19!
Register now and make your hotel reservations (http://waldorfastoria.hilton.com/en/wa/groups/personalized/BCTBCWA-ZZEPRZ-20090803/index.jhtml). The deadline for early registration is July 19, 2009, and the deadline for hotel reservations at the FPRA discounted price is July 9, 2009. Hotel rooms are going fast, so reserve your room as soon as possible.

71ST FPRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Location: Boca Raton Resort and Club, Boca Raton, FL
Date: August 9 – 12, 2009
Registration Fee: $595/person

Have a great week,
Linette