2011 Annual Conference

FPRA 2011 Annual Conference: That’s a Wrap!

Posted in 2011 Annual Conference, Conference Updates, Wednesday on August 11th, 2011 by Chris Gent, APR, CPRC – 2 Comments

FPRA’s 73rd Annual Conference has drawn to a close. We’ll be posting a few recap items over the next day or so. We hope you enjoyed the blog coverage.

Special thanks again to our awesome blog team who worked throughout the conference — day and night — to ensure a continuous flow of conference coverage.

2011 CONFERENCE BLOG TEAM
Chris Gent, APR, CPRC (Blog Captain)
Maria Coppola, APR
Phyllis K. Ershowsky, APR, CPRC
Amanda Forbes, APR
Jennifer Gammage
Bob Gernert, Jr., APR, CPRC
Tami Karaba
Kris Keprios
Mischa Kirby
Stefanie Macfarlane, APR
Adrienne Moore, APR, CPRC
Wendy Jo Moyer, APR
Pamela Nulman, APR, CPRC
Kristen O’Donnell
Carla Ulakovic

FPRA 2011 Annual Conference: Closing Session, Communicate with Confidence – Steve Shenbaum

Posted in 2011 Annual Conference, Wednesday on August 11th, 2011 by Tami Karaba – Be the first to comment

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A classically trained actor and comedian, Steve Shenbaum has successfully transferred key performance concepts like improvisation, presentation skills and appropriate humor into communication and self-awareness training for the athletic and corporate environments. This interactive style keeps participants on their feet in a safe and fun learning environment where laughter is the bonding element. Steve currently serves as President of game on, based at the world famous Bollettieri/IMG Academies in Bradenton, FL, and travels throughout the world leading seminars showcasing the power of honesty, humility and humor.

“I want to take humor back, redefine what humor means.  It’s been tainted and taken away from us. Human beings are interesting; stories are an authentic and sincere way to connect with people.”

Steve’s nuggets of wisdom and interactive session engaged the entire audience and kept us on the edge of our chairs to see what he would do next and how it would all tie together.

Please note that many of the quotes are paraphrased.
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FPRA 2011 Annual Conference: General Session D, The Terrible Turbulent Ten – Tom Preston, APR, Fellow PRSA

Posted in 2011 Annual Conference, Wednesday on August 10th, 2011 by Adrienne Moore, APR, CPRC – Be the first to comment

Tom Preston

How Terrorists are using PR . . .

These are really difficult times.  It affects our business, your business, the country and the world.  We have been hit between the eyes with Egypt, Syria, Bahrain, India, etc. and on top of it our own debt crisis, runaway spending, and lack of wise decisions to help the country.  If they worked in your company, they’d be fired – the White House, Congress, etc. – not making wise decisions today.  It is alarming!!!

NASA will experience a remarkable transition and they are in the position of working for those who can’t make decisions.  NASA, through innovation and creativity, will be stronger and better than before.  Economic instability elsewhere – Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Japan.  The continuing of media madness, privacy invasions, erroneous reporting, Bin Laden’s death will prompt more terrorist attacks.  We are less confident today, in our personal lives and work ethic.

London is burning . . . Hitler asked that question even before he bombed it.  More than 1,000 people have been arrested in recent riots, just from London.  Gangs in Philadelphia were arrested.  Drugs and illegal immigration are still rolling in and cannot be secured.

Let’s go back to 9/11/2001 . . . We are in a tragic period.  What about establishing independence, our fights against the British crown, establishing a monetary system, and all the local governments.  The Civil War and Reconstruction were so traumatic for this country.  America will prevail!!

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FPRA 2011 Annual Conference: Golden Image Awards Photos Are Here!

Posted in 2011 Annual Conference, Conference Updates, Wednesday on August 10th, 2011 by Chris Gent, APR, CPRC – Be the first to comment

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As promised, here are the photos from Tuesday night’s Golden Image Awards gala.

Click here to see the entire photoset.

FPRA 2011 Annual Conference: Day 4 Schedule

Posted in 2011 Annual Conference, Conference Updates, Wednesday on August 10th, 2011 by Chris Gent, APR, CPRC – Be the first to comment

Listed below is the schedule for Day 4 – Wednesday, August 10, 2011 of FPRA’s 73rd Annual Conference:

7:00 am – Noon: Registration Desk Open

7:00 am – Noon: Cyber Cafe Open

8:00 am – 9:15 am: Farewell Breakfast

8:15 am – 9:15 am: Counselors’ Network Business Meeting

9:25 am – 9:30 am: Announcements

9:30 am – 10:30am: General Session D, The Terrible Turbulent Ten

10:40 am – 11:40 am: Closing Session, Communicate with Confidence 

11:40 am – Noon: Conference Finale

FPRA 2011 Annual Conference: Golden Image Awards

Posted in 2011 Annual Conference, Tuesday on August 9th, 2011 by Chris Gent, APR, CPRC – 2 Comments

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All the awards have been given out at the 54th anniversary Golden Image Awards banquet and the evening’s activities have drawn to a close.

Pictured above is this year’s Dick Pope All Florida Golden Image Award winner: City of Tallahassee and its Ready, Set, Stop campaign. And rest of the winners are…

Click to Download the Complete List of Tonight’s Winners

Special thanks to the following individuals and organizations: Ginny Cooper and her committee for putting together a wonderful evening… to the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of PRSA for judging our entries … to the Orlando Area, Jacksonville and Southwest Florida chapters for their financial support of tonight’s reception and banquet… to pianist and composer Kary Regragui for making beautiful music for us tonight… and to Chris Gent, APR, CPRC, Cindy Rodriguez, Jeff Nall, APR, CPRC, Susan Bennett, APR, CPRC, Ryan Gerds, APR, Allison Campbell, Randy Hines, APR and Kathleen Taylor, APR who served as this evening’s presenters.

Click here to view the entire Golden Image Awards photoset.

FPRA 2011 Annual Conference: John W. Dillin Award

Posted in 2011 Annual Conference, Tuesday on August 9th, 2011 by Chris Gent, APR, CPRC – Be the first to comment

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The final individual award given out tonight is the John W. Dillin Award.

The John W. Dillin Professional Award for service to the Florida Public Relations Association has been established as the highest, most prestigious award of the Association. The award honors the spirit and dedication of FPRA’s first president and founder, Lt. Col. John W. Dillin, and his lifetime of service to and support of the Association.

The purpose of the annual award is to recognize an FPRA member for his/her outstanding contribution to the Association and the field of public relations.

Drum roll, please… the winner of the 2011 John W. Dillin Award is:

FRANK POLITO, APR, CPRC
Member at Large
California School Employees Association

Send Frank a congratulatory email at FPolito@csea.com

 

FPRA 2011 Annual Conference: Doris Fleischman Award

Posted in 2011 Annual Conference, Tuesday on August 9th, 2011 by Chris Gent, APR, CPRC – Be the first to comment

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The next individual award given out tonight was the Doris Fleischman Award.

The Doris Fleischman Award honors unrecognized contributions an individual FPRA member has made to the public relations profession and/or to FPRA. In essence, this is an “unsung hero” award intended to reward that individual who consistently provides support and assistance to the Association.

The award was established to honor the achievements and contributions of Doris Fleischman, business partner and wife of Edward L. Bernays, the “father” of public relations. It honors those FPRA members who, like Ms. Fleischman, make contributions to the field of public relations through consistent, tireless efforts. It is meant to honor a member for his/her “behind the scenes” work and FPRA volunteer efforts that go unnoticed by chapter members and are not recognized by other awards programs.

Drum roll, please… the recipient of the 2011 Doris Fleischman Award is:

RICK SCOTT, APR, CPRC
University of West Florida
Pensacola Chapter

Send Rick a congratulatory email at rdcscott@earthlink.net

 

FPRA 2011 Annual Conference: Member of the Year

Posted in 2011 Annual Conference, Tuesday on August 9th, 2011 by Amanda Forbes, APR – 2 Comments

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As part of tonight’s Golden Image Awards ceremony, three individual awards are given. The first award is the 2011 FPRA Member of the Year Award. This award recognizes one member who has made a significant contribution to the Association through outstanding leadership, demonstrated enthusiasm, extraordinary involvement and loyal support. The recipient is selected by the FPRA State President.

Drum roll, please… the 2011 FPRA Member of the Year is:

CHRIS GENT, APR, CPRC
Kissimmee Utility Authority
Orlando Area Chapter

Send Chris a congratulatory email at cgent@kua.com

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FPRA 2011 Annual Conference: Breakout 5C, Preparing for the CPRC Exam – Rachel Smith, APR, CPRC

Posted in 2011 Annual Conference, Tuesday on August 9th, 2011 by Maria Coppola, APR – Be the first to comment

FPRA’s highest credential…your greatest opportunity

Why CPRC

  • Today’s economic climate – CPRC sets you apart from the pack
  • Can you afford not to?
  • CPRC is designed to recognize professional growth and recognize senior members and leaders. It is only an FPRA benefit. It does not transfer if you leave the state or FPRA. CPRC is now a qualification to be a member of the Counselors Network. Counselors Network is a senior level group within FPRA.

CPRC is not APR 2.0. APR is an objective exam while CPRC is a subjective exam. It is not for agency executives only, although agency experience may give you a leg up on the CPRC exam. Study all segments of PR: government, non-profit, business/corporate, retail/consumer, crisis, public affairs, politics and ethics.

To qualify to take the CPRC exam you must have your APR in good standing and you must have 10 years of full time public relations experience. If you have journalism or writing experience that you count as your resume, that doesn’t count for the 10 year requirement.  The cost is $150 to take the two part exam.
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