Thanks to those who came out for tonight’s Social Media Social, sponsored by Kidd PR. The event featured appetizers and drinks — including the Tweet-tini and the Flickr Kicker. Attendees used their cell phones and smart devices to participate in social media contests and games.
Kelly Moore Robertson, APR, Associate PR Director, Kidd PR talked about blogging, audio/video blogs, micro blogs, photo sharing and social networking. Social media definition: It’s like going to a party: you have to talk to people. Don’t be the guy standing in the corner. You won’t get any value unless you interact.
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This interactive session with Joe Curley, APR, CPRC and Jackie Kelvington addressed curiosity, fears and dreams about taking the major step and setting up your own business.
In this session, Jeff Nall, APR, CPRC, FPRA’s VP of accreditation and certification, discussed how to stay competitive in today’s marketplace with a nationally recognized standard of competence in public relations, APR.
There are a ton of resources to help you earn your APR—the contents of the exam and the process should never be a mystery. read more »
A framed letter from Florida Governor Charlie Crist presented to this year’s Vice President of Annual Conference, Karen Smittle, APR, CPRC.
Following the installation of the 2009-10 Board of Directors, FPRA State Association Past Presidents took part in the traditional “Passing of the Gavel.”
Participants were Joe Curly, APR, CPRC (1982); Bob E. Gernert, Jr., APR, CPRC (1985); Frank Polito, APR, CPRC (1997); Rick Oppenheim, APR, CPRC (2000); Kathleen M. Giery, APR, CPRC (2001); Tricia Ridgway-Kaputska, APR, CPRC (2002); John McShaffrey, APR (2003); Carole Savage, APR, CPRC (2004); Adrienne Moore, APR, CPRC (2006); Jessica Rye, APR (2007); and Suzanne Sparling, APR (2008).
Following the “Passing of the Gavel,” incoming FPRA State President, Sheridan Becht made his acceptance speech.
FPRA Immediate Past President, Suzanne Sparling, APR, installed the 2009-10 State Board of Directors and Officers.
2009-10 Executive Committee:
President – Sheridan Becht, APR (Orlando)
President-Elect – Jennifer Moss, APR, CPRC (Central West Coast)
Immediate Past President – Lanette Hart, APR, CPRC (Jacksonville)
VP Annual Conference – Wendy Crites Wacker, APR (Gainesville)
VP Golden Image – Rebeca Searcey, APR (Tampa Bay)
VP Communications/PR – Vivian Myrtetus, APR (Capital)
VP Chapter Services – Kristin Knapp, APR (Capital)
VP Accreditation & Certification – Jeff Nall, APR, CPRC (Pensacola)
VP Finance – Linda Herridge (Space Coast)
VP Member Services – Debby Steele (Central West Coast)
VP Planning & Research – Kris Keprios (Dick Pope/Polk County)
VP Professional Development – Mary Briggs, APR, CPRC (Southwest Florida)
VP Technology – Chris Gent (Orlando Area)
FPRE Foundation – Adrienne Moore, APR, CPRC (Treasure Coast)
Counselor’s Network – Tricia Ridgway-Kapustka, APR, CPRC (Jacksonville)
The incoming 2009-10 Chapter Presidents and President-Elects present at the luncheon also were installed.
Presented by FPRA Immediate Past President Suzanne Sparling, APR, the winner of this year’s Past President Award is Joe Curley, APR, CPRC.
FPRA 2009 Chapter President of the Year – Joe Chabus, APR, Orlando Area Chapter.
FPRA 2009 Outstanding Chapter of the Year – Treasure Coast Chapter, President Linette Trabulsy