BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//FPRA Ocala Chapter - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:FPRA Ocala Chapter
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fpraocala.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FPRA Ocala Chapter
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20220313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20221106T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20230221T012308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T012308Z
UID:9168-1686915000-1686920400@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:June Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Thanks to our Professional Development Meeting sponsor: Showcase Properties of Central Florida! \n \nFriday\, June 16th | 11:30 a.m. Hot buffet lunch served | 11:45 a.m. Leadership icebreaker | noon – 1 p.m. “Crisis Communication” by Wesley Wilcox and Starley Ard \nAttend our June professional development meeting at the College of Central Florida; Ewers Century Center Strategic Planning Center (Building 40\, Room 101) \nHot buffet lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.\, Leadership ice-breaker starts at 11:45 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. \nThe cost to attend  is $20 for members\, $25 for nonmembers\, and $15 for student members.  Please select an option from the dropdown below to pay via PayPal. \nIf you have pre-paid\, please RSVP by emailing the Ocala Chapter at FPRAOcalaChapter@gmail.com.   \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/june-professional-development-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Ocala FPRA Annual Awards Banquet and Gala\, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/wesley.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="FPRA Ocala Chapter":MAILTO:fpraocalachapter@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20230221T023030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T144649Z
UID:9174-1684400400-1684425600@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:Back to the Roots Conference
DESCRIPTION:Saddle up for a conference like no other filled with southern charm and hospitality\, front porch exhibitors\, a barbecue cookout\, and a feeling of nostalgia in the Horse Capital of the World® at our Back to the Roots Communications and PR Conference\, brought you by the Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association and the Association of Florida Colleges. \nYou’re invited to hear from leading experts in public relations and communications in this statewide\, one-day conference on Thurs.\, May 18\, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus. \nThis annual professional development seminar is for beginners and experts in the field who want to gain expertise\, network with communications professionals from across the state\, and explore new ideas and strategies. \nThe day includes a keynote address and session tracks based on experience level. \nClick to view full list of sessions \nRegistration for this event is now closed.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/back-to-the-roots-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/spring-conference-logo-vertical.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20230420T201614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T201614Z
UID:9251-1684348200-1684353600@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:Mixer at the World Equestrian Center
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 17 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Equestrian Hotel\, 8510 NW 17th Ln\, Ocala\, FL 34482 \nJoin us at the World Equestrian Center for networking with conference attendees\, a brief tour of the WEC\, photo opp\, and drinks and food (on your own) at the Yellow Pony. \nCasual attire suggested. \nRSVP by emailing coter@cf.edu or filling out the form below. \n  \n Fill out my online form.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/mixer-at-the-world-equestrian-center/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Member Mixer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/spring-conference-logo-vertical.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20230221T011716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T012343Z
UID:9165-1682076600-1682082000@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:April Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Thanks to our Professional Development Meeting sponsor: Showcase Properties of Central Florida! \n \nFriday\, April 21st | 11:30 a.m. Hot buffet lunch served | 11:45 a.m. Leadership icebreaker | noon – 1 p.m. Authors Panel Discussion with Ginger Broslat\, APR\, CPRC\, Dave Schlenker\, and Beverly Brown\, APR \nAttend our April professional development meeting at the College of Central Florida; Ewers Century Center Strategic Planning Center (Building 40\, Room 101) \nHot buffet lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.\, Leadership ice-breaker starts at 11:45 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. \nThe cost to attend  is $20 for members\, $25 for nonmembers\, and $15 for student members.  Please select an option from the dropdown below to pay via PayPal. \nIf you have pre-paid\, please RSVP by emailing the Ocala Chapter at FPRAOcalaChapter@gmail.com.   \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/april-professional-development-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Ocala FPRA Annual Awards Banquet and Gala\, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/books-e1676942216653.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="FPRA Ocala Chapter":MAILTO:fpraocalachapter@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20230309T011934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T175433Z
UID:9194-1681925400-1681934400@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Florida Image Awards
DESCRIPTION:Run for the PR Roses – The 2023 FPRA Mid-Florida Image and Communicator of the Year Awards \nThe Image Awards competition is conducted annually by local chapters of the Florida Public Relations Association to recognize outstanding public relations programs in local hometown markets and encourage and promote the development of public relations professionals in our state. The Ocala Chapter in association with the Lake and Volusia/Flagler Chapters host the Mid-Florida Image Awards competition. \nThis year’s Mid-Florida Image Awards is on April 19 from 5:30-8 pm at the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’ Association (801 SW 60th Avenue\, Ocala FL 34474) Tickets are $35 for FPRA Members and $45 for nonmembers. \nRSVP by April 10th and join us as we recognize excellence in public relations for the FPRA Ocala\, Lake\, and Volusia/Flagler chapters. We will also recognize Individual and Institutional nominees for the Wilton F. Martin Communicator of the Year award and announce this year’s winners.  \nRSVP below. \nNote: There is no charge to attend for Wilton F. Martin Communicator of the Year Award nominees. If you are a COTY nominee and would like to attend\, please RSVP here. \n  \n\n\n\nTicket options\n\n\nFPRA members $35.00 USDNon-members $45.00 USD
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/mid-florida-image-awards/
LOCATION:The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’ Association\, 801 SW 60th Avenue\, Ocala\, FL\, 34474
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/image001-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20230221T010934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T010934Z
UID:9162-1679052600-1679058000@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:March Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Thanks to our Professional Development Meeting sponsor: Showcase Properties of Central Florida! \n \nFriday\, March 17th | 11:30 a.m. Hot buffet lunch served | 11:45 a.m. Leadership icebreaker | noon – 1 p.m. “Pro to CEO” by Erin McLeod\, APR\, CPRC \nAttend our March professional development meeting at the College of Central Florida; Ewers Century Center Strategic Planning Center (Building 40\, Room 101) \nHot buffet lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.\, Leadership ice-breaker starts at 11:45 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. \nThe cost to attend  is $20 for members\, $25 for nonmembers\, and $15 for student members.  Please select an option from the dropdown below to pay via PayPal. \nIf you have pre-paid\, please RSVP by emailing the Ocala Chapter at FPRAOcalaChapter@gmail.com.   \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/march-professional-development-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Ocala FPRA Annual Awards Banquet and Gala\, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/erinmcleod.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="FPRA Ocala Chapter":MAILTO:fpraocalachapter@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20230109T151813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T151813Z
UID:9104-1676633400-1676638800@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:February Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Thanks to our Professional Development Meeting sponsor: Showcase Properties of Central Florida! \n \nFriday\, February 17th | 11:30 a.m. Hot buffet lunch served | 11:45 a.m. Leadership icebreaker | noon – 1 p.m. Professional Development Guest Speaker \nAttend our February professional development meeting at the College of Central Florida; Ewers Century Center Strategic Planning Center (Building 40\, Room 101) featuring Big Lee from Big Lee’s BBQ\, plus an outdoor BBQ lunch \n \nSponsored by Showcase Properties of Central Florida \nHot buffet lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.\, Leadership ice-breaker starts at 11:45 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. \nThe cost to attend  is $20 for members\, $25 for nonmembers\, and $15 for student members.  Please select an option from the dropdown below to pay via PayPal. \nIf you have pre-paid\, please RSVP by emailing the Ocala Chapter at FPRAOcalaChapter@gmail.com.   \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/february-professional-development-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Ocala FPRA Annual Awards Banquet and Gala\, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/BigLeesBBQ.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="FPRA Ocala Chapter":MAILTO:fpraocalachapter@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20221214T174230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T211757Z
UID:9081-1674214200-1674219600@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:January Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Thanks to our Professional Development Meeting sponsor: Showcase Properties of Central Florida! \n \nFriday\, January 20th | 11:30 a.m. Hot buffet lunch served | 11:45 a.m. Leadership icebreaker | noon – 1 p.m. Professional Development Guest Speaker \nAttend our January professional development meeting at the College of Central Florida; Ewers Century Center Strategic Planning Center (Building 40\, Room 101). \nWork less\, achieve more & have a rockstar team!  \n7 Strategies to Regain Balance \nOver 70% of the working population reports that they lack balance in their lives. When you have greater balance\, you are more productive\, motivated\, healthy\, and joyful. \nThis program will inspire you to regain balance despite professional and personal demands on your time and energy. The 7 Strategies to Regain Balance program include interactive activities to help you learn and apply each strategy to your everyday life. \nThe strategies are as follows: \n\nFill your cup first.\nEnsure your schedule aligns with your priorities.\nGo with the flow.\nIdentify and eliminate energy drainers.\nGet connected with YOU.\nChange your vibrations.\nEnlist the support of others.\n\nThere are many benefits to this program including: \n\nimproved self-care\, resulting in greater health and happiness\nincreased productivity\ngreater work satisfaction and increased morale\n\nThis program is available in the following formats: \n\nTwo-Hour Workshop\nIndividual Coaching (Learn more here.)\n\nSaying Yes to Saying No \nIn this program\, you will learn to set healthy boundaries with integrity and grace – in ALL of your professional and personal relationships. \nThere are many reasons we struggle with setting healthy boundaries. Here are just a few of the reasons we frequently encounter: \n\nDoes helping others keep you busy and serve as a means of escape?\nDo you feel obligated to help others and feel guilty if you don’t?\nDo you say yes because it’s easier and allows you to avoid conflict?\n\nYou will be more confident and comfortable setting boundaries with others. This includes holding people accountable for their behavior. \n\nSponsored by Showcase Properties of Central Florida \nHot buffet lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.\, Leadership ice-breaker starts at 11:45 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. \nThe cost to attend  is $20 for members\, $25 for nonmembers\, and $15 for student members.  Please select an option from the dropdown below to pay via PayPal. \nIf you have pre-paid\, please RSVP by emailing the Ocala Chapter at FPRAOcalaChapter@gmail.com.   \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nJeanne Henningsen is president of Monarch Leadership Group\, a coaching and consulting firm. She has a passion for community service and touching lives. Among the things she can’t live without are her husband\, James\, and daughter Juliana\, sister getaway weekends\, and escaping to the mountains for peace and balance.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/january-professional-development-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Ocala FPRA Annual Awards Banquet and Gala\, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/Jeanne-Henningsen-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="FPRA Ocala Chapter":MAILTO:fpraocalachapter@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20221010T175810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T180314Z
UID:9034-1671213600-1671220800@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:December Winter Social Event
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of a Professional Development meeting in December\, please join us for our Chapter Winter Social!  \nIt’s that time! It’s the annual FPRA Winter Social!\nThis social takes the place of our December monthly professional development meeting.\nWe will also be hosting a White Elephant Christmas during the social with a $20 spending limit.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/december-holiday-social-event/
LOCATION:Bank Street Patio Bar\, 120 E Fort King Street\, Ocala\, FL\, 34471
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_48721.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="FPRA Ocala Chapter":MAILTO:fpraocalachapter@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20221010T173019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T132404Z
UID:9032-1668771000-1668776400@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:November Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Thanks to our Professional Development Meeting sponsor: Showcase Properties of Central Florida! \n \nFriday\, November 18th | 11:30 a.m. Hot buffet lunch served | 11:45 a.m. Leadership icebreaker | noon – 1 p.m. Professional Development Guest Speaker \nAttend our November professional development meeting at the College of Central Florida as our very own Jen Pagh presents: “Want More Web Traffic\, $500k ROI\, and More Customer Leads? Learn Award-Winning PR Techniques To Take You Over the Top”. With a vast array of marketing and PR tools to choose from\, how do you know which tactics to activate on your campaigns? Jen will share how she partnered with her client on their goals and objectives to complete market research and build a comprehensive marketing and PR strategy to drive for incredible growth. \nHot buffet lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.\, Leadership ice-breaker starts at 11:45 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. \nThe cost to attend  is $20 for members\, $25 for nonmembers\, and $15 for student members.  Please select an option from the dropdown below to pay via PayPal. \nIf you have pre-paid\, please RSVP by emailing the Ocala Chapter at FPRAOcalaChapter@gmail.com.   \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nJen Pagh is a Partner and Marketing Operations Manager at Liquid Creative\, a North Florida based creative marketing agency. Jen leads her team in creative and strategic work to grow brands and propel businesses forward. Jen has a degree in Marketing and Communications from Concordia College in Moorhead\, Minnesota. Her career has evolved from merchandising at Target Corp. in Minneapolis\, MN to helping build an event staffing agency in NYC\, NY. Her focus is on strengthening operations with forward thinking strategy and leading diverse creative teams to perform at their highest capabilities. Whether she is creative directing a video shoot or analyzing and proposing a new digital strategy for her clients\, her joyful and innovative approach to collaboration helps the Liquid Creative team produce purposeful and vision-driven work.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/november-professional-development-meeting/
LOCATION:Ocala FPRA Annual Awards Banquet and Gala\, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/Jen-P-e1662043284360.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="FPRA Ocala Chapter":MAILTO:fpraocalachapter@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220908T195829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T132344Z
UID:9007-1666351800-1666357200@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:October Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Thanks to our Professional Development Meeting sponsor: Showcase Properties of Central Florida! \n \nFriday\, October 21st| 11:30 a.m. Hot buffet lunch served | 11:45 a.m. Leadership icebreaker | noon – 1 p.m. Professional Development Guest Speaker \nAttend our October professional development meeting at the College of Central Florida as Lisa Lombardo presents on how “Culture that drives engagement yields retention”. This workshop will touch on why culture matters and what it is a (and isn’t); while focusing most on how to create and implement programs that increase engagement.  \nHot buffet lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.\, Leadership ice-breaker starts at 11:45 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. \nThe cost to attend  is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. RSVP by emailing the Ocala Chapter at FPRAOcalaChapter@gmail.com.  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nLisa is the Chief People and Culture Officer for HDG Hotels. Her go-to words include “onward” and “be bold.” She has worked in a leadership and mentoring capacity with nonprofits\, financial institutions\, arts organizations\, televised and other high profile events\, higher education institutions\, start-ups\, individual executives\, and now hospitality. \nBefore joining the HDG Hotels team\, Lisa worked in roles such as the Director of Development at the CF Foundation and Campaign Counsel for the Central Florida Y’s DeLuca YMCA\, helping each raise their single largest charitable gifts at that time. As a consultant\, she worked with a diverse roster of clients including Broadway based organizations; which fed her passion for the performing arts – a lifelong love that also motivated her co-founding a performing arts conservatory. She has also led organizations through overhauls of mission statements\, global brand launches\, conducted board development trainings\, and represented brands throughout the state of Florida\, nationally and internationally through partnerships such as the LPGA. \nWhen asked what motivates her\, she answers\, “People.” She believes the first step toward progress is having clarity of purpose – knowing your “why”. As HDG’s Chief People and Culture Officer\, she leads all things “engagement”. Internally\, that means making sure the team members we onboard feel on board\, especially with our vision\, mission\, and core values. Externally\, that includes representing HDG within the industry\, in government affairs\, communications\, and community outreach. Lisa received a bachelor of arts in Communication Studies from Furman University in Greenville\, South Carolina\, and a master of arts in Public Administration from the University of South Florida in Tampa.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/october-professional-development-meeting-copy/
LOCATION:Ocala FPRA Annual Awards Banquet and Gala\, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/Lisa-Lombardo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="FPRA Ocala Chapter":MAILTO:fpraocalachapter@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220901T235528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T200053Z
UID:8954-1663327800-1663333200@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:September Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Thanks to our Professional Development Meeting sponsor: Showcase Properties of Central Florida! \n \nFriday\, September 16th | 11:30 a.m. Hot buffet lunch served | 11:45 a.m. Leadership icebreaker | noon – 1 p.m. Professional Development Guest Speaker \nAttend our first professional development meeting of the new chapter year at the College of Central Florida as Margaret Spontak\, past Ocala Chapter president in 1984\, presents on her work with the Free the Ocklawaha Coalition. Spontak will provide insights on how the coalition increased public awareness\, engagement and support for reconnecting the Ocklawaha River to the Silver and St. Johns rivers and Silver Springs. This work won the Free the Ocklawaha Coalition the Ocala Chapter’s 2022 Wilton F. Martin Institutional Communicator of the Year Award which was accepted by Spontak.  \nHot buffet lunch will be served from Milano Italian Grille starting at 11:30 a.m.\, Leadership ice-breaker starts at 11:45 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. \nThe cost to attend  is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. RSVP by emailing the Ocala Chapter at FPRAOcalaChapter@gmail.com.  \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/sept-professional-development-meeting/
LOCATION:Ocala FPRA Annual Awards Banquet and Gala\, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd\, Ocala\, FL\, 34470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/Original-size-Original-size-FPRA-PR-Pace-2022-2023-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="FPRA Ocala Chapter":MAILTO:fpraocalachapter@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220725T125021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T171556Z
UID:8930-1660908600-1660914000@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:August Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Break from the Starting Gate\nFriday\, Aug. 19 | 11:30 a.m. Networking | noon – 1 p.m. Presentation \nThe Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will hold its monthly professional development meeting and a special “Starting Gate” event at the Ocala Golf Club\, 3130 E. Silver Springs Blvd.\, in Ocala\, on Friday\, Aug. 19\, from noon-1 p.m.\, with networking starting at 11:30 a.m. \nDuring the “Starting Gate” event\, we will showcase our present\, including bestowing our 2022 PACEsetter of the Year Award\, honor our Ocala Chapter past presidents during a gavel-passing ceremony and celebrate our future with the installation of our new 2022-2023 FPRA Ocala Chapter board. \nThe event will also include leadership insights from Jay Morgan-Schleuning\, APR\, CPRC\, the 2022-2023 state association president. Morgan-Schleuning is a principal at Authentic Reputations\, managing stakeholder relations and strategic communications. He specializes in providing strategic communications\, public relations\, marketing\, branding and reputation counsel to associations and nonprofits. \nPrior to his work at Authentic Reputations\, Morgan-Schleuning served in a variety of communications roles for ARC of Florida\, Florida Chamber of Commerce\, Visit Florida and the American Heart Association. He also worked as an on-air TV news anchor and reporter in several media markets\, including Orlando. \nThe cost to attend the “Starting Gate” in-person event is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Past presidents are free and can RSVP by emailing Jen Pagh at jen@liquidcreativestudio.com. \nPlease RSVP below.  \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThanks to our sponsors and friends of the 2022 PACEsetter of the Year Award\n\nA&A Campbell Group\nTina Banner\, APR\, CPRC\nLaura Byrnes\, APR\, CPRC\nCL Swag\nHeather Danenhower Nelson\, APR\, CPRC\nCarole Savage-Hagans\, APR\, CPRC\n\nAlso special thanks to Coady for providing the “Starting Gate” photo taken at the 2022 Kentucky Derby. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/august-professional-development-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/07-19-2022-Starting-Gate-Cover-Graphic-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220810
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220415T190931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T151551Z
UID:8851-1660003200-1660089599@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:Golden Image Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:Recognized as the hallmark for excellence in public relations\, winners of this prestigious competition demonstrate the very best examples of innovation\, planning and design. \nThe Golden Image Awards competition is conducted annually by the Florida Public Relations Association to recognize outstanding public relations programs in Florida and to encourage and promote the development of public relations in our state. \nSubmissions for FPRA’s Golden Image program are accepted every spring with the judging process taking place in June. Stay tuned for this year’s call for entries coming soon. \nFor more information on categories\, judging criteria and past winners\, visit FPRA Golden Image.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/golden-image-awards-gala/
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/cosmic-pr-image-awards.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220811
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220415T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T190726Z
UID:8848-1659830400-1660175999@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:FPRA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:FPRA’s 83rd Annual Conference is your passport for professional development. Get your ticket to success today and register for the PR professional development event of the year! \nThis year’s speaker lineup has been curated to ensure your professional growth acceleration so that you are better prepared to manage today’s and tomorrow’s communications challenges.  The early bird rate ends on July 11\, 2022. \nDon’t forget to make your room reservations at this year’s conference host property – The Ritz-Carlton Orlando\, Grande Lakes. FPRA conference attendees have access to deeply discounted room rates\, but rooms will sell out quickly. Reserve yours today!
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/fpra-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/1605_2022-fpra-conference-banner-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220728T173646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T173646Z
UID:8942-1659189600-1659196800@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:End-of-Chapter-Year Party
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Ocala has its own time machine? Sure does! You can go back to the 1980s with us at Skate A Way South this Saturday\, July 30\, 2-4 p.m.\, as we celebrate the upcoming end of the chapter year. Families and children are welcome. \nJoin us!  \n\nWhat: This is how we roll end-of-the-chapter-year party\nWhen: Saturday\, July 30\nWhere: Skate A Way South\, 2008 E. Silver Springs Blvd.\, Ocala\nTime: 2-4 p.m.\nRSVP: Send Beverly Brown an email at beverly.brown@taylorcollege.edu\, so we can be on the lookout for you. Come on out even if you don’t plan to don those tan skates with brown leather laces and orange wheels.\n\nEntrance\, skate rentals and food costs are on your own.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/end-of-chapter-year-party/
CATEGORIES:Member Mixer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/party.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220601T121101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T161137Z
UID:8894-1657798200-1657803600@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:July Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speed Rounds\nThursday\, July 14 | 11:30 a.m. Networking | noon – 1 p.m. Presentation \nThe Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will hold its monthly professional development meeting at the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus on Thursday\, July 14\, from noon-1 p.m.\, with networking starting at 11:30 a.m.  \nJoin us Thursday\, July 14 at Noon for a sizzling session of rotating speed rounds featuring: \n\nResearch? Who has time for that? (Allison Campbell\, APR\, CPRC)\nHeads Up: Here’s Your Headshot (Danielle Veenstra\, Ocala photographer) \nVideo Vibes: Tips & Tricks to Make Yours Even Better (Jeff Dillon\, Dillon Video Productions)\n\nOur experts will lead 15-minute speed rounds to rumble up your research\, highlight your headshot\, and invigorate your video production skills. You’ll even take home a fresh headshot in the process. \nAllison Campbell\, APR\, CPRC\, serves as an elected member of the Marion County School Board and owns her own PR business. With research experience including the non-profit\, communications\, and private healthcare industries\, she can help determine home runs for measurable research. She’s also a doctoral candidate with heavy emphasis in communications research. \n  \n \n  \nDanielle Veenstra works as the digital marketing manager for CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion and is a freelance photographer in the Ocala area. \n  \n  \nJeff Dillon owns his own video production company that’s operated in Ocala for 37 years. A former TV news journalist\, Jeff makes his mark now with award-winning videos for marketing and sales promotions\, manufacturing\, equine\, medical\, real estate\, aerials\, travel and tourism\, and more. \n  \nThe cost to attend the in-person meeting is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Please RSVP below. \nAs friendly reminders: When RSVPing\, pay for your reservation online\, accept the calendar invite and send hospitality chair Jen Pagh an email at jen@liquidcreativestudio.com. If you RSVP and cannot attend unexpectedly\, we’re not able to provide reimbursements because the chapter is charged for the headcount provided a week before the meeting. As an alternative\, you may send a designee. \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nAbout the Monthly Program\nThe FPRA Ocala Chapter’s monthly professional development meeting that includes lunch is held on the third Friday of each month from August through April. From May through July\, the chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month (due to the College of Central Florida’s summer schedule). \nNetworking takes place from 11:30-11:55 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. RSVPs cannot be guaranteed without payment. \nIf you have already prepaid annually or quarterly for the professional development meetings\, RSVP by emailing Kristina Donohue at kristina@kimberlyscenter.org to reserve your seat. \nTo prepay online and save time when checking in at the meeting\, RSVP by using your PayPal account or credit card to pay for your seat.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/july-professional-development-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/fpra-spotlight-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220601T120708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T120708Z
UID:8890-1655379000-1655384400@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:June Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaking Out and Shutting Down: How Florida Regulates Social Media and Political Speech\nThursday\, June 16 | 11:30 a.m. Networking | noon – 1 p.m. Presentation \nThe Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will hold its monthly professional development meeting at the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus on Thursday\, June 16\, from noon-1 p.m.\, with networking starting at 11:30 a.m.  \nClay Calvert knows a thing or two about social media. In fact\, he’s gained vast experience with it given his Juris Doctor degree with Great Distinction from the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law and a Ph.D. in Communication from Stanford University. This month\, he talks to FPRA Ocala about “Speaking Out and Shutting Down: How Florida Regulates Social Media and Political Speech.” \nCalvert is a Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication at the University of Florida’s Department of Journalism. He is director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project at UF and authored several briefs with the United States Supreme Court. \nLast year\, he was named UF’s Teacher/Scholar of the Year and became the College of Journalism and Communication’s first member ever to win the most prestigious and oldest faculty award at UF. \nA published author many times over\, Calvert presented a TEDxUF regarding cameras and cops and contributes regularly to law journals and scholarly publications around the country. \n  \nThe cost to attend the in-person meeting is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Please RSVP below. \nAs friendly reminders: When RSVPing\, pay for your reservation online\, accept the calendar invite and send hospitality chair Jen Pagh an email at jen@liquidcreativestudio.com. If you RSVP and cannot attend unexpectedly\, we’re not able to provide reimbursements because the chapter is charged for the headcount provided a week before the meeting. As an alternative\, you may send a designee. \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nAbout the Monthly Program\nThe FPRA Ocala Chapter’s monthly professional development meeting that includes lunch is held on the third Friday of each month from August through April. From May through July\, the chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month (due to the College of Central Florida’s summer schedule). \nNetworking takes place from 11:30-11:55 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. RSVPs cannot be guaranteed without payment. \nIf you have already prepaid annually or quarterly for the professional development meetings\, RSVP by emailing Kristina Donohue at kristina@kimberlyscenter.org to reserve your seat. \nTo prepay online and save time when checking in at the meeting\, RSVP by using your PayPal account or credit card to pay for your seat.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/june-professional-development-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/clay-calvert.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220401T202545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T202545Z
UID:8817-1653004800-1653091199@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:COMMference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for “COMMference\,” a full-day professional development event presented by the FPRA Ocala Chapter. This event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/commference/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/fpra-spotlight-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220421T124256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T124256Z
UID:8857-1652623200-1652630400@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:"Get Your Paint On" Social
DESCRIPTION:Attend our Ocala Chapter social\, “Get your paint on\,” at 2 p.m. at Picasso’s Palette\, 106 SW 17th St.\, in Ocala. RSVP by Friday\, May 13\, to Beverly Brown at Beverly.Brown@taylorcollege.edu. Picasso’s has many painting options\, and the cost ranges depending on what you select. 
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/get-your-paint-on-social/
CATEGORIES:Member Mixer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/fpra-spotlight-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220404T122604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T124120Z
UID:8819-1650627000-1650632400@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:April Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:E3 = Experience\, Experiments and Excellence\nFriday\, April 22 | 11:30 a.m. Networking | noon – 1 p.m. Presentation \nThe Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will hold its monthly professional development meeting at the Community Foundation\, 324 SE 24th St.\, in Ocala. on Friday\, April 22\, from noon-1 p.m.\, with networking starting at 11:30 a.m.  \nE3 = Experience\, Experiments and Excellence may sound like a science formula more than a Public Relations session\, but our April 22 professional development gathering is one you want to attend. From healthcare\, human resources\, and hospitality to operations\, hurricanes\, and more\, learn how some of our chapter’s most awarded members tackle competition and top-notch PR standards with years under their belts. Discover tip and tricks to help your daily skills and determine how experience in vast areas can benefit your position. We will also glean valuable takeaways from this quartet of professionals when it comes to avoiding certain areas\, actions\, and mindsets. \nDevon Chestnut\, APR\, CPRC\, is the state president of FPRA. With years of experience steering internal communications for hundreds of employees at Cox\, Devon’s adaptability has catapulted her to the top of the professional world. She’s amassed lots of medals and trophies to prove her PR know-how pays off in multiple ways. \n  \nCurrent Ocala Chapter President Heather Danenhower\, APR\, CPRC\, knows all about awards\, especially when it comes to Golden Image. Her insight into the power industry (as part of the Duke Energy team) has landed her in the awards spotlight time after time after time. Her experience as a former television news reporter\, political candidate\, and public information officer provide insightful perspective on achieving excellence regardless of the venue. \n  \nRyan Gerds\, APR\, CPRC\, is assistant vice president of Support Services at AdventHealth Ocala and has been part of FPRA since 2005. He’s dealt with pretty much everything you can imagine in healthcare including a pandemic\, confidential crises\, and even a celebrity birth. Ryan’s a former FPRA state president who’s lived in the PR world for 22 years. \n  \nLisa Varner\, APR\, CPRC\, is the sales manager for North Central Florida Media Group\, a position she relishes because her radio stations impact hundreds of thousands of listeners. She believes in giving back\, as evidenced by her efforts to lead the Ocala FPRA chapter however needed. She’s also an award-winning PR professional with varied perspectives that make her valued as a team member\, business owner\, and trusted colleague. \n  \nThe cost to attend the in-person meeting is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Please RSVP below. \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nAbout the Monthly Program\nThe FPRA Ocala Chapter’s monthly professional development meeting that includes lunch is held on the third Friday of each month from August through April. From May through July\, the chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month (due to the College of Central Florida’s summer schedule). \nNetworking takes place from 11:30-11:55 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. RSVPs cannot be guaranteed without payment. \nIf you have already prepaid annually or quarterly for the professional development meetings\, RSVP by emailing Kristina Donohue at kristina@kimberlyscenter.org to reserve your seat. \nTo prepay online and save time when checking in at the meeting\, RSVP by using your PayPal account or credit card to pay for your seat.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/april-professional-development-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/fpra-spotlight-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220401T202432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T202432Z
UID:8815-1650484800-1650488400@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:Virtual APR Study Session
DESCRIPTION:Attend a virtual APR study sessions with Lauren Debick\, APR. Contact Lauren at lauren.debick@marion.k12.fl.us for more details.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/virtual-apr-study-session-5/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:APR
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/APR-Pin-Image-e1643814434293.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220404T144215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T144215Z
UID:8827-1649966400-1649970000@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:Virtual APR Study Session
DESCRIPTION:Attend a virtual APR study sessions with Lauren Debick\, APR. Contact Lauren at lauren.debick@marion.k12.fl.us for more details.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/virtual-apr-study-session-6/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:APR
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/APR-Pin-Image-e1643814434293.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220202T152506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T123225Z
UID:8766-1649869200-1649880000@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:Mid-Florida Image Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:The totally awesome Mid-Florida Image Awards is April 13 from 5-8 pm at Marion Theatre in downtown Ocala (50 S. Magnolia Ave.) Don’t be a loser by skipping this event. In fact\, put on your freshest 1980’s threads! The event will start with noshing on heavy appetizers and chilling with a refreshing adult beverage like beer or wine. \nRSVP by April 8th and join us as we recognize excellence in public relations for the FPRA Ocala\, Lake\, and Volusia/Flagler chapters. BONUS: We will also recognize Individual and Institutional nominees for the Wilton F. Martin Communicator of the Year award and announce this year’s winners. It’s going to be rad\, dude! \nRSVP below. \nNote: There is no charge to attend for Wilton F. Martin Communicator of the Year Award nominees. If you are a nominee and would like to attend\, RSVP by contacting Lisa Varner at lvarner@ncfmgroup.com. \n  \n\n\n\nTicket Options\n\n\nFPRA Member $35.00 USDNonmember $45.00 USD\n\n\nAttendee Name
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/mid-florida-image-awards-gala/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/MPR-image-awards.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220401T202347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T202347Z
UID:8813-1649275200-1649278800@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:Virtual APR Study Session
DESCRIPTION:Attend a virtual APR study sessions with Lauren Debick\, APR. Contact Lauren at lauren.debick@marion.k12.fl.us for more details.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/virtual-apr-study-session-4/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:APR
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/APR-Pin-Image-e1643814434293.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220215T215630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T215630Z
UID:8778-1648648800-1648654200@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:Second Chances Program: Behind the Scenes
DESCRIPTION:Break out your jeans and boots and bring some carrots and apples.\nPlease join us on Wednesday\, March 30\, from 2-3:30 p.m.\, for a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Second Chances program at the Lowell Correctional Institution near Ocala. \nThrough the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation\, the Second Chances program partners retired thoroughbreds with women inmates. The women learn lifelong lessons and equine skills – giving them career opportunities once released from prison – and the thoroughbreds get a forever home at the on-site farm.   \nDuring the 1.5-hour field trip\, FPRA Ocala Chapter president-elect Tammy A. Gantt will provide an overview of her public relations efforts to support the program\, and attendees will meet the horses up close. \nSpecial clearance is required to enter the prison grounds and specific directions for entry will be sent along. Please RSVP by March 15 by registering now.  \nThe event is free\, and light snacks will be served. \nWear comfortable clothing appropriate for outdoors and closed-toe walking shoes.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/second-chances-program-behind-the-scenes/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/fpra-spotlight-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220114T131911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T191014Z
UID:8717-1648207800-1648213200@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:March Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presidential Perspectives: Why Leadership Matters\nFriday\, March 25 | 11:30 a.m. Networking | noon – 1 p.m. Presentation \nPR professionals work their way through myriads of responsibilities every day. When it comes to leading\, though\, timid personalities often emerge\, diminishing the leadership stream to a trickle. \nThis month\, former FPRA Ocala Chapter Presidents Lauren Deiorio; Toni James\, APR\, CPRC; and Carole Savage Hagans\, APR\, CPRC share insight and perspective into steering the ship and manning the helm when it comes to all-things FPRA. \nYou will discover what lasting leadership is like\, what it takes\, and how the process grows you personally\, professionally\, and individually. Learn why stepping up and out opens doors\, creates new opportunities and propels your confidence to higher levels. \nLeadership is not for everyone.  Is it for you? Join us to learn more. \n  \nThe Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will hold its monthly professional development meeting in-person at the Community Foundation building (in the training room)\,  324 SE 24th St.\, Ocala. \nNote the change in meeting location. Unfortunately\, the College of Central Florida was not available on this date. We also changed the date of the meeting to the fourth Friday of the month because of spring break. We appreciate your flexibility. \nThe cost to attend the in-person meeting is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Please RSVP below. \nThis professional development meeting will be catered by Mojo’s Bar and Grill. \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD \n\n\nName of attendee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Monthly Program\nThe FPRA Ocala Chapter’s monthly professional development meeting that includes lunch is held on the third Friday of each month. \nNetworking takes place from 11:30-11:55 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. RSVPs cannot be guaranteed without payment. \nIf you have already prepaid annually or quarterly for the professional development meetings\, RSVP by emailing Kristina Donohue at kristina@kimberlyscenter.org to reserve your seat. \nTo prepay online and save time when checking in at the meeting\, RSVP by using your PayPal account or credit card to pay for your seat.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/march-professional-development-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/fpra-spotlight-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220202T152337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T152337Z
UID:8764-1645920000-1646006399@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:Deadline to Submit Image Award Entries
DESCRIPTION:Planning on submitting to the Mid-Florida Image Awards? Make sure you get your entries in by midnight on Feb. 27!
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/deadline-to-submit-image-award-entries/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/MPR-image-awards.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220223
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220202T150837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T150837Z
UID:8762-1645488000-1645574399@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:Virtual APR Study Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Attend February’s virtual APR study sessions with Lauren Debick\, APR. Contact Lauren at lauren.debick@marion.k12.fl.us for more details.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/virtual-apr-study-session-3/
CATEGORIES:APR
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/APR-Pin-Image-e1643814434293.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192607
CREATED:20220114T131801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T194715Z
UID:8715-1645183800-1645189200@www.fpraocala.org
SUMMARY:February Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:World Equestrian Center Ocala: Meeting the Needs of an International Audience at the Local Level\nFriday\, Feb. 18 | 11:30 a.m. Networking | noon – 1 p.m. Presentation \nThe Ocala Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will hold its monthly professional development meeting in-person at the Community Foundation building (in the training room)\,  324 SE 24th St.\, Ocala. (Note the change in meeting location. Unfortunately\, the College of Central Florida was not available on this date.) \nRodney Gutierrez\, CMP\, is the director of sales for the World Equestrian Center Ocala. Rodney will share how Ocala’s newest destination meets the needs of diverse audiences coming to its location – be it for an international horse show\, country music concert\, exotic sports car showcase\, marching band competition\, Christmas with lights galore\, and more. The World Equestrian Center Ocala already boasts high-class accommodations\, climate-controlled arenas\, expo centers\, and more. And they’re planning even bigger growth in the future. Learn why meeting audience need leads to more opportunities for every aspect of WEC. \nThe cost to attend the in-person meeting is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Please RSVP below. \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPayment options\n\n\nNon-FPRA Member $25.00 USDFPRA Member $20.00 USDStudent FPRA Member $15.00 USD\n\n\nName of attendee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nAbout the Monthly Program\nThe FPRA Ocala Chapter’s monthly professional development meeting that includes lunch is held on the third Friday of each month. \nNetworking takes place from 11:30-11:55 a.m.\, and the one-hour program begins promptly at noon. RSVPs cannot be guaranteed without payment. \nIf you have already prepaid annually or quarterly for the professional development meetings\, RSVP by emailing Kristina Donohue at kristina@kimberlyscenter.org to reserve your seat. \nTo prepay online and save time when checking in at the meeting\, RSVP by using your PayPal account or credit card to pay for your seat.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/february-professional-development-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fpraocala.org/wp-content/uploads/fpra-spotlight-image.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR