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February 2019 Newsletter

Table of Contents

From the President

February Events

Diversity amp Inclusion Blog

APR Spring Workshops

International ConferenceScholarship

PRSA OrlandoFrankR Stansberry Scholarship

Kudos

PRSA Orlando Job Board

Manager Public Relations

AAA

VideographerDigital MediaEditor

Seminole State College ofFlorida

Social Media Coordinator University of Central Florida

Presidents Letter

We are better people andstronger professionals when wepartner and connect with othersThankfully we live in CentralFlorida which is home to anumber of established and like‑minded (yet diverse)communication associationsEach of these organizationsrepresents unique facets of theindustries we serve and Irsquomthrilled to share that many of uswill be joining together for aweek‑long event

AdX Orlando brings together local members of theAmerican Advertising Federation Ad2 American MarketingAssociation American Institute of Graphic Arts Women inFilm amp Television Florida Public Relations Association andyes the Public Relations Society of America ndash encouragingeach of us to experience other organizationsrsquo events andto come together and celebrate at the UltimateMixer (which is FREE for members to attend but you mustregister)

The AdX week kicks off with PRSA Orlandorsquos programldquoSharing the Love Non‑Profit PR ndash Is It Really DifferentrdquoHeld on Valentinersquos Day our February breakfast will bemoderated by renowned storyteller Jon Busdeker andfeatures an all‑star panel of executive leadership frombeloved not‑for‑profit organizations Big thanks to PANCommunications for sponsoring this event and for theirsupport of our chapter as our new GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR

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Marketing amp Public RelationsManager

Center for IndependentLiving

Communications Specialist Curley amp Pynn

Resource Links

Board of Directors

Member Benets

APR Accreditation

Refer a friend to PRSA

New Members

Brittany Nichole Moye

Leonardo Santiago

Jeff A Williamson

THANK YOU TO OUR GOLD SPONSORPAN COMMUNICATIONS

Speaking of ldquosharing the loverdquo PRSA Orlando is coveringthe registration cost for one member to attend PRSArsquosInternational Conference this October in San Diego Alsoknown as ICON the conference offers unparalleledopportunities to learn from some of PRrsquos brightest mostinnovative minds To learn more about the conference andour scholarship visit our website (applications are dueFeb 15)

Also in this monthrsquos newsletter Irsquom excited to share thewhitepaper authored by our diversity amp inclusion chairAlyssa Badalamenti PRSA Orlando recently hosted a dozenmembers of differing backgrounds for an open discussionduring our first‑ever Dinner Diversity and Dialogue eventI encourage you to read this paper for a few eye‑openinginsights from this unique event which we plan to continuethis year

As a member what do you value most about PRSA Ifyoursquore not yet a member how may we better connect withyou Our board appreciates your feedback so we all maycontinue to grow and ultimately become strongerprofessionals together

Sincerely

Heather Keroes APR 2019 President PRSA Orlando Regional Chapter

Dont Miss Out OnUpcoming ProgramRegister Today




21419 | The Citrus ClubRegistration at 8 am - Program at 830 am

Join Us at the Ultimate Mixer

As part of AdX Week join PRSA FPRA AAF Ad2 AMA




AIGA and WIFT for the Ultimate Mixer on Feb 21 at 7 pmThis networking event is FREE for PRSA members toattend but you must register in advance

What We Learned AtSupper PRSA Members onDiversity amp Inclusion

Authored by Alyssa Badalamenti Diversity amp InclusionChair for the PRSA Orlando chapter The PRSA Orlando chapter recently selected 12 membersof diverse backgrounds to participate in an open discussionon diversity and inclusion During the first‑timeexperimental event Dinner Diversity and Dialogueprovided an opportunity for sharing personal experiencesfollowed by a focused brainstorm on ways to support PRSAmembers at their organizations and extend the chapterrsquosdiversity and inclusion initiatives The participants ranged from a diverse demographicmakeup of varied genders races religions orientationsages experience levels and industries We also engaged afacilitator Bill Hertan to guide our conversation Hebrought with him 30 years of experience in leadership andorganizational development He has lead diversity andinclusion efforts at several Fortune 500 companies and runshis own consultancy We immediately heard comments such as ldquoIrsquove beenwaiting for something like thisrdquo and ldquoIrsquom so glad PRSAOrlando is stepping up to the plate to directly addressdiversityrdquo




Click HERE to read more

APR Spring WorkshopSession Kicks Off February25

Considering earning your APR accreditation Join the Orlando area chapters of PRSA and FPRA for awebinar on Monday Feb 25 6‑730 pm to learn moreabout the process and decide if you want to take yourprofessional development to the next level

Click HERE for webinar We will provide details of what it takes to earn your APRfrom application to accreditation ndash including organizingyour portfolio for your panel presentation and preparingfor the computer‑based examination To join the webinaruse Meeting number (access code) 280 113 040 andMeeting password Prsa2019 The subsequent six prep sessions (March 4 through April 8)will be held Monday evenings from 6‑730 pm at TurnerConstruction Company (135 W Central Blvd Suite 950Orlando) Mock panel presentations will be April 15 andpanel presentations the week of April 29 The workshops which are free to members are notrequired ldquoclassesrdquo but rather a professional developmentnetworking group of mentors prepared to help yousucceed View the full Spring Workshop schedule Earning the APR credential is a mark of distinction anddemonstrates your commitment to the public relationsprofession and ethical practice Practitioners who haveearned their APR say the process helped them developboth their skills and professionalism receive bonuses orsalary increases and even has been the deciding factorbetween two similar job candidates Military public affairspractitioners planning to earn their APR+M may alsobenefit from attending the workshop Donrsquot miss this chance to learn and network with localpracticing colleagues For more information contact our PRSA APR Coaches middot Laura Lord‑Blackwell APR LauraLordocflnetmiddot Mimi Flatley APR mflatleytccocom




PRSA InternationalConference ScholarshipAvailable

As a benefit to our valued members PRSA Orlando isexcited to offer a member scholarship to the 2019 PRSAInternational Conference in San Diego CA October 20‑222019

At the PRSA International Conference in San Diego yoursquollbe able to choose from a wide range of programsspotlighting the latest in public relations andcommunications strategies and tactics At the same timeyoursquoll enjoy opportunities to enhance your personal andprofessional network while connecting with some of theworldrsquos most influential companies and organizations Clickhere for more information

The scholarship will cover the cost of conferenceregistration The recipient must have a financial need andbe willing to submit an article to the PRSA Orlando Chapternewsletterblog highlighting conference takeaways within30 days of return

The deadline to apply is Friday February 15 2019 Clickhere for full details and application

Attention UCF StudentsApply for the PRSAOrlandoFrank RStansberry Scholarship Applications are being accepted for the PRSAOrlandoFrank R Stansberry Scholarship To learn moreand apply click here




Kudos

Wendy Roundtree APR Congratulations to our board member Wendy

Roundtree APR for earning her Accreditation inPublic Relations

Suzanne Eamigh Kudos to our board member Suzanne Eamigh for

starting a new position as Internal CommunicationsSpecialist with CentralSquare Technologies

Laura E Richeson APR Kudos to Laura E Richeson APR of Richeson

Communications celebrating nine years of publicrelations + integrated marketing services in Orlandoand beyond IPAPRSA

Jennifer Bisbee APR Kudos to former PRSA Orlando president Jennifer

Bisbee APR for being selected to join PRConsultantsGroup

Andrea Dennis Kudos to our board member Andrea Dennis for

starting a new job as Communications Manager withWUCF

Scott McCallum APR Kudos to former PRSA Orlando president Scott

McCallum APR for being named Chamber Hero ofthe Year by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce

Do you have kudos to share Submit to VP ofCommunication Jaylen Christie

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Marketing amp Public RelationsManager

Center for IndependentLiving

Communications Specialist Curley amp Pynn

Resource Links

Board of Directors

Member Benets

APR Accreditation

Refer a friend to PRSA

New Members

Brittany Nichole Moye

Leonardo Santiago

Jeff A Williamson

THANK YOU TO OUR GOLD SPONSORPAN COMMUNICATIONS

Speaking of ldquosharing the loverdquo PRSA Orlando is coveringthe registration cost for one member to attend PRSArsquosInternational Conference this October in San Diego Alsoknown as ICON the conference offers unparalleledopportunities to learn from some of PRrsquos brightest mostinnovative minds To learn more about the conference andour scholarship visit our website (applications are dueFeb 15)

Also in this monthrsquos newsletter Irsquom excited to share thewhitepaper authored by our diversity amp inclusion chairAlyssa Badalamenti PRSA Orlando recently hosted a dozenmembers of differing backgrounds for an open discussionduring our first‑ever Dinner Diversity and Dialogue eventI encourage you to read this paper for a few eye‑openinginsights from this unique event which we plan to continuethis year

As a member what do you value most about PRSA Ifyoursquore not yet a member how may we better connect withyou Our board appreciates your feedback so we all maycontinue to grow and ultimately become strongerprofessionals together

Sincerely

Heather Keroes APR 2019 President PRSA Orlando Regional Chapter

Dont Miss Out OnUpcoming ProgramRegister Today
































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