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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T113000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T113000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220810
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220811
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T130000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220521
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T160000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T202432Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20220202T152506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T123225Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20220401T202347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T202347Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20220215T215630Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20220114T131911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T191014Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20220202T152337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T152337Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220223
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20220202T150837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T150837Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20220114T131801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T194715Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20220202T150441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T150441Z
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SUMMARY:Image Awards Workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:Attend the second of two Mid-Florida Image Awards workshops via Teams. Click on this Teams link to join the workshop or contact Lisa Varner\, APR\, CPRC\, at lvarner@ncfmgroup.com for more details.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/image-awards-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220216
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20220202T150811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T150811Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual APR Study Session 2
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-2/
CATEGORIES:APR
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220209
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20220202T150747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T150747Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual APR Study Session
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/
CATEGORIES:APR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20220202T150324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T150324Z
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SUMMARY:Image Awards Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Attend the first of two Mid-Florida Image Awards workshops via Teams. Click on this Teams link to join the workshop or contact Lisa Varner\, APR\, CPRC\, at lvarner@ncfmgroup.com for more details.
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/image-awards-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20211118T204850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T165751Z
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SUMMARY:January Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Starting Yourself from the Ground Up: The Story of Symmetry and the PR Brew\nFriday\, Jan. 21 | 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 College of Central Florida\, 3001 SW College Road\, in Ocala on Friday\, Jan. 21\, from noon-1 p.m.\, with networking starting at 11:30 a.m. A virtual option is not available. \nMichael Mills is an Ocala native who graduated from Vanguard High School\, entered the military\, and planned to pursue a basketball career. When an injury sidelined him\, he refocused\, returned to Ocala with his family\, and rebounded with a job in medical marketing.  Now he owns and operates a highly successful coffee business with big plans to go nationwide. \nHis story is one of dedication\, innovation\, creativity and bold action. Mike’s insight and fresh mindset focus on face-to-face interaction and personal relationships. And there’s plenty of public relations and homemade pastries in the mix\, too! \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 either virually or at the College of Central Florida – Ewers Century Center\, 3003 SW College Road\, Ocala\, FL 34474. From May through July\, the chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month at the same location (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/january-professional-development-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20211118T134025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T134025Z
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SUMMARY:Merry Mixer at Elevation 89
DESCRIPTION:Wear your ugly sweater\, reindeer headbands and Santa hats and spread holiday cheer during our Merry Mixer. \n\nWhen: Thursday\, Dec. 16 from 6-8 p.m.\nWhere: Elevation 89 at the Ocala Airport\, 1770 SW 60th Ave.\, Suite 800\nTime: 6-8 p.m.\n\nThe cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers and includes heavy appetizers and one drink. Fill out the form below to reserve your spot. \nThe reservation deadline is Monday\, Dec. 13.    \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
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/merry-mixer-at-elevation-89/
CATEGORIES:Member Mixer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115428
CREATED:20210910T154455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T152354Z
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SUMMARY:November Professional Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A candid look at COVID communications from the lens of those in the trenches\nFriday\, Nov. 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 in-person at the College of Central Florida\, 3001 SW College Road\, in Ocala on Friday\, Nov. 19\, from noon-1 p.m.\, with networking starting at 11:30 a.m. A virtual option is not available. \nHow do you share information with the public during a pandemic when the rules change day by day? What do you face when dealing with life-saving information in the midst of medical mysteries? How do you maintain control and provide accurate\, timely information important to the masses when the world is going crazy?  \nGain insight into these questions – and ask your own questions – during this panel presentation\, as a trio of experts guide us through how they continue to manage the crisis. \n  \nThe panelists include:\nLauren Debick\, APR\, is the community engagement director for Marion County Public Schools\, and she served as the marketing and public relations director for a major healthcare system in Marion County. \nLauren is passionate about community involvement through her service in professional organizations and volunteering. She is currently a board member for United Way of Marion County and Girl Scouts of West Central Florida – and serves on the Marion County Litter Task Force. She also currently serves as the accreditation and professional development seminar chair for the Ocala Chapter\, and she was president of the chapter in 2018. \nShe earned her undergraduate degree in communication arts at Gannon University in Erie\, Penn.\, and her master’s degree in marketing and public relations from the University of Denver in 2017. Lauren is also a certified life coach and the creator and host of the Graceful Confidence podcast. \n  \nAshley Jeffrey\, senior manager of media communications for AdventHealth West Florida Division\, manages strategic communications for the health system’s 11 hospitals. This includes two of the largest in the AdventHealth network\, AdventHealth Ocala and the flagship hospital\, AdventHealth Tampa. She managed local\, state and national news for AdventHealth during the pandemic and supported internal communications needs.  \nAshley previously served as communications and marketing manager for Hillsborough Community College and has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for WRDW/CBS in Augusta\, Ga.\, and Spectrum Bay News 9 in Tampa. \nShe has a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of South Carolina. \n  \n \nChristy Jergens\, APR\, is the community health director for the Florida Department of Health in Marion County. She oversees the department’s dental\, health education\, mobile health unit and school health programs\, Marion’s Overdose Data to Action grant and the department’s age-friendly public health system efforts. She previously served as public information officer and led the department’s communication efforts on the COVID-19 pandemic. Jergens has more than 15 years of public sector experience and has worked in county and state government. Throughout her career\, she has sought to strategically help organizations make positive change in the community and improve the day-to-day lives of county residents. \nJergens received her Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree with a major in public relations and a minor in Spanish from Ohio University. She is currently working on completing a master’s degree in healthcare administration through the University of West Florida.   \n  \nThe cost to attend the in-person meeting is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. The reservation deadline is Monday\, Nov. 15. 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 either virually or at the College of Central Florida – Ewers Century Center\, 3003 SW College Road\, Ocala\, FL 34474. From May through July\, the chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month at the same location (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/november-professional-development-meeting-and-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Meeting
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SUMMARY:Fall Study Session 4 for Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ocala Chapter of FPRA on Thursday\, Nov. 4\, for the fourth and final APR study session. The APR credential certifies your drive\, professionalism\, and principles\, setting you apart from your peers and positioning you as a leader and mentor in the competitive public relations field. In these sessions we will cover the APR process\, preparing for your panel presentation\, what to know for the computer-based exam\, and more! \nThe sessions will be held on the following dates from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. via Zoom: \n\nOct. 21\nOct. 28\nNov. 4\nNov. 11\n\nRegister by emailing chapter Accreditation Chair\, Lauren Debick\, APR at Lauren.Debick@marion.k12.fl.us \n 
URL:https://www.fpraocala.org/event/fall-study-session-4-for-accreditation-in-public-relations-apr/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:APR
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