Orlando Area Chapter Member Awards – Call for Nominations

The Orlando Area Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association is now accepting nominations for its two annual awards: Member of the Year and the Bob Davis Award.

The Member of the Year award recognizes one member of the Orlando Area Chapter who has made a significant contribution to the Association through outstanding leadership, demonstrated enthusiasm, extraordinary involvement and loyal support.

The Bob Davis Award is named in honor of Dr. Bob Davis, Ph.D., ABC, APR, CPRC, retired professor from the University of Central Florida who has given tirelessly to our Chapter and FPRA for over three decades. The Bob Davis Award honors an individual who has worked behind the scenes in the past year to support FPRA. It’s our way of recognizing an “unsung hero.”

Candidates must be nominated by someone in the profession. Please include a written narrative of no more than 500 words detailing why the person should be recognized, the accomplishments/contributions that illustrate why the candidate warrants consideration, and the inclusion of committee work and/or other FPRA involvement. Nominees must be active FPRA members in good standing. Individuals may not endorse more than one candidate per award. Nominations for members of our Board of Directors are appropriate.

Nominations should be sent to Orlando Area Chapter President Wendy Jo Moyer, APR at wjmoyer@bellsouth.net no later than Friday, July 29.

Past recipients

2010
Member of the Year – Doreen Overstreet, APR
Bob Davis Award – Rachael Gmerek

2009
Member of the Year – Jamie Floer, APR
Bob Davis Award – Tami Karaba

2008
Member of the Year – Keith Salwoski
Bob Davis Award – Amanda Forbes, APR

2007
Member of the Year – Chris Gent, APR, CPRC
Bob Davis Award – Cynthia Lambert, APR

2006
Member of the Year – Bob O’Malley, APR
Bob Davis Award – Rachel Kingston

2005
Member of the Year – Bonnie McGuire
Bob Davis Award – Sheridan Becht, APR, CPRC

2004
Member of the Year – Brie Turek
Bob Davis Award – Chris Gent, APR, CPRC

2003
Member of the Year – Jeni Hatter
Bob Davis Award – Trent Flood, APR

2002
Member of the Year – Bill Randolph
Bob Davis Award – Doreen Perez

Update! Annual Conference Increases Value

The newly added Networking at the Phil event is included in the price of registration! This 90-minute event will offer attendees a tour of the beautiful Naples Philharmonic and its art museum. This unique opportunity to enjoy the facility – normally closed at this time of year – was extended to the FPRA by its founder and CEO Myra Janco Daniels. Mrs. Daniels was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal, and happens to be the introductory general session speaker at conference this year.

Another session has been added to our already prodigious lineup. Breakout 1C, “Using Monitoring and Measurement to Advance Organizational Goals,” will offer insight on how best to use quantitative and qualitative metrics to better your own PR efforts.

In addition, conference will include a fourth Counselors’ Network Session this year, more than ever before! On Tuesday, August 9, Joel Curran, Managing Director and Senior Vice President of MSL Chicago, will engage in a private, informal, and interactive discussion exclusively available to CN members. 

Much more on registration deadlines, Golden Image Awards, Table Sponsorships, Golf Tournament, Scholarship Fundraiser and more, visit FPRA.org.

Members: Upload Your Photo in FPRA Directory

All members can now upload a photo of themselves to correspond with their contact information in the FPRA Directory on the state website.

To do so, simply log into the FPRA site and then go to the “Active Members” page. There, in the right-hand column, you will find an option to: Upload Member Photo. Click this button and then follow the steps to upload your photo.

Once your photo has been uploaded, it will appear in the right-hand column of your “Active Members” page, as well as in the directory.

Celebrations & Achievements

Congratulations to Susan Ennis, APR, CPRC, Jamie Floer, APR, CPRC and Chris Gent, APR, CPRC who have each earned their Certified Public Relations Counselor credential this month.

The credential of Certified Public Relations Counselor or CPRC is the second tier credential offered by FPRA. The certification process was developed to recognize professional growth and achievement of senior members who have already earned the APR designation. Candidates for CPRC must be a member of FPRA and have a minimum of 10 years of professional practice in public relations. For more information about accreditation (APR) or a certification (CPRC), contact Stefanie Macfarlane at smacfarlane@cfl.rr.com.

Annual Conference is Coming Up: Get Ready and Get Pumped!

Click to download full Conference Brochure and Registration.

 We’ve Added More Value…

The newly added Networking at the Phil event is included in the price of registration! This 90-minute event will offer attendees a tour of the beautiful Naples Philharmonic and its art museum, located half a mile away from our conference host, the Naples Grande Beach Resort. Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres will also be served.

This unique opportunity to enjoy the facility – normally closed at this time of year – was extended to the FPRA by its founder and CEO Myra Janco Daniels. Mrs. Daniels was just today featured in the Wall Street Journal, and happens to be the introductory general session speaker at conference this year.

• To add even more value to your conference registration, another session has been added to our already prodigious lineup. Breakout 1C, “Using Monitoring and Measurement to Advance Organizational Goals,” will offer insight on how best to use quantitative and qualitative metrics to better your own PR efforts.
• In addition, conference will include a fourth Counselors’ Network Session this year, more than ever before! On Tuesday, August 9, Joel Curran, Managing Director and Senior Vice President of MSL Chicago, will engage in a private, informal, and interactive discussion exclusively available to CN members.

Deadlines Are Approaching Quickly…

• Early Bird Registration for conference is available at a reduced rate until July 15. The deadline to reserve a room at the Naples Grande Beach Resort at the reduced FPRA rate is July 8.

Golden Image Awards, Golf Tournament, and Class Reunion 2011 Updates…
While you’re finalizing your plans, consider signing up for the following extra conference activities:

• Sponsoring a table at this year’s Golden Image Awards banquet on Tuesday, August 9. Table sponsorship ensures your group will be able to sit together at the event. You can download the sponsorship form here.
• Participating in our 31st Annual FPRA Golf Tournament on Sunday morning, August 7. The registration form for the tournament is here.
• Attend our annual scholarship fundraiser on Sunday evening, August 7. This year’s theme is FPRA University: Class Reunion 2011, so you have the chance to wear all your collegiate gear, and dinner is included in the price of admission!

2011 Central Florida Media Roundtable Flyer – Thursday July 14

Member News: Board Update

Rachael Gmerek would like to say farewell and thank you to everyone she’s worked with over the years in the Orlando chapter! She will be moving to Chicago toward the end of July.

To fill her position on the FPRA-OAC Board, Laura Kern of Florida Hospital East will transition from assistant treasurer to treasurer, allowing Megan Licata of Fry, Hammond, Barr to fill the assistant treasurer role.

The 2011 Central Florida Media Roundtable & Luncheon

Thursday, July 14, 2011

MEDIA ROUNDTABLE
Wouldn’t it be great to question the reporter for a change?  Here’s your chance …

Please join the Orlando chapters of the Florida Public Relations Association and the Public Relations Society of America to meet top reporters, editors, producers and bloggers from local, regional and national media outlets.  Attendees will be given the opportunity to meet in small, casual group settings with media to gain insight, advice and tips on reaching the right people for future story development.

Media Roundtable Guests include:
CBS Radio; Central Florida News 13; Growing Bolder TV Show; Orlando Business Journal; Orlando Sentinel; The Central Florida Top 5; The Daily City, West Orlando News; Florida Technology Journal; Forward Florida and Izonorlando.com
*Media Guests Subject to Change

LUNCHEON SPEAKER PANEL
The Casey Anthony Media Firestorm
How the Casey Anthony Trial has affected the media and what it means for local news

Orlando’s newest attraction isn’t a theme park, but it’s getting more coverage from major outlets like Fox News, CNN and Time. Even national TV shows like Dateline NBC, Dr. Drew and 48 Hours Mystery on CBS are in town to cover it.

What might “it” be, you ask? It is the high profile Casey Anthony murder trial. A media village has been erected across from the Orange County Courthouse where the trial takes place and hundreds of mainstream media from all parts of the country are in town to share the proceedings with eager TV and online viewers. On top of that, this is the first major trial to take place in the social media age in which information is shared much more quickly than what some are comparing to the 1995 OJ Simpson trial.

Join us during the luncheon as we learn from a panel of experts in the State vs. Casey Anthony trial. Hear firsthand how the trial has affected local media coverage of everyday events and learn what this means for you as a PR professional once the trial comes to a close.

Panelists include:
Steve Helling, staff writer, People magazine
John Cutter, digital news manager, Orlando Sentinel
Jennifer Cook, executive producer, Central Florida News 13

EVENT SCHEDULE
Registration/Light Breakfast: 8 – 8:30 a.m.
Media Roundtables: 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Break/Registration: 11 – 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LOCATION
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown
60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804

Support FPR Education Foundation to Benefit Members, Students

The Florida Public Relations Education Foundation is calling upon its members to participate in a $25,000 fundraising campaign that will benefit students in public relations degree programs and members seeking to expand professional development opportunities. Founded 25 years ago, the Foundation provides scholarships for students and members and funding support for those members seeking their APR (Accredited in Public Relations) credential.

“Through this campaign, the Foundation will be able to broaden these scholarship programs,” explained Foundation Chair Adrienne Moore, APR, CPRC. “You could be the next member to receive a conference scholarship, or the next student needing financial assistance to complete his/her public relations course work.”

FPRA members are asked to donate $25 toward this campaign. That’s equal to five coffees at Starbucks or a trip for two to the movie theater.

Moore added, “If everyone donated $25 or even more, we could reach the $25,000 goal and announce our success at Annual Conference.”

Make your checks payable to:  FPR Education Foundation.  Send your check to the FPRA State Office at 40 Sarasota Center Blvd, #107, Sarasota, FL. 34240.

You can also log on at www.fpra.org and click on Scholarships in the left hand corner. On the home page of the FPREF site, use one of the pre-determined donation categories or type in your donation level. Follow the steps to provide your credit card information and hit add to cart to complete your transaction.

Thanks to all of our members for supporting this campaign. Your gifts will benefit not just our current members, but many FPRA members to come. We’re looking for your donation – $25 for our 25th anniversary.

Save the Date: Media Roundtable July 14, 2011

SAVE THE DATE!

Wouldn’t it be great to question the reporter for a change?  Here’s your chance …

Please join the Orlando chapters of the Florida Public Relations Association and the Public Relations Society of America to meet top reporters, editors, producers and bloggers from local, regional and national media outlets.

Attendees will be given the opportunity to meet in small, casual group settings with media to gain insight, advice and tips on reaching the right people for future story development.

The 2011 Central Florida Media Roundtable & Luncheon

Event Schedule – Thursday, July 14, 2011
Registration/Light Breakfast – 8 – 8:30 a.m.
Media Roundtables – 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Break/Registration – 11 – 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown
60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804

Advanced registration is required and will begin on Thursday, June 23 by visiting www.fpra-orlando.org. Registration deadline is Friday, July 1.  Sorry, no cancellations will be accepted less than 48 hours prior to the event.

Event is open to FPRA and PRSA members, nonmembers and students! Click here to see fees.