February Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 — 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in Calendar, News

Reach Out & Touch Someone – Marketing to People In the Social Media Era Our February 15 meeting will feature Jim DeGennaro, Senior Marketing Manager for Central Florida Development Council. He will be speaking on the use of hand written notes to creative personal gifts. Jim will offer PR professional numerous ideas to creatively impress clients. Jim uses his background from [...]

March Monthly Meeting – Legoland

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 — 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in Calendar, News

Jackie Wallace is the creative force behind the communications efforts for LEGOLAND® Florida, Central Florida’s newest family theme park. Responsible for the overall publicity for the park, Jackie’s development and execution of the park’s public relations plan has created a dynamic and one-of-kind voice for the park across both traditional and social media platforms. Drawing on [...]

Oscar J. Horton speaks about employee & customer relations

Posted onJanuary 19, 2012in News

We are so pleased that The Ledger attended the January Monthly meeting to hear from Oscar J. Horton with Sun State International. Please Click Here to read the write up from Kyle Kennedy at The Ledger

Wine Tasting PRowl

Thursday, February 16, 2012 — 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Calendar, News

Sip Sip Hooray! The Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will present Sip Sip Hooray, an FPRA PRowl, on Thursday, February 16 at the Lake Morton Bed and Breakfast. Complimentary cheese, crackers and fruit will be served starting at 6 p.m. The event is free, but please bring a bottle of [...]

New Member Orientation – not just for new members!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 — 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in Calendar, News

Are you a new member to FPRA and are interested in learning what exactly you can expect to get our of your membership? Are you a member of FPRA and never had the opportunity to attend a New Member Orientation? Are you a seasoned member of FPRA and would like to brush up on what [...]

DP/PC FPRA PRowl Event: Fill-a-Bag for Children in Need

Posted onDecember 13, 2011in News

Dick Pope/Polk County FPRA chapter members, along with their family and friends, are invited to take part in a special PRowl event this Wednesday, December 14.  Join us as we work together to “fill-a-bag,” or hundreds of bags to be exact, for children in need this holiday season. The “fill-a-bag” items, which consist of basic [...]

Three New Professional Members Inducted

Posted onDecember 7, 2011in News

The Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is pleased to announce three public relations professionals were recently inducted as new members.  They are: Pam Crain, public information officer, Polk County Health Department Callie Neslund, public affairs manager, The Mosaic Company Marybeth Soderstrom, community outreach coordinator, Polk Works “These members have [...]

December Monthly Meeting – Guest Speaker, Senator Paula Dockery

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 — 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in Calendar, News, Uncategorized

Guest speaker, Senator Paula Dockery, will talk about the upcoming legislative session and key challenges, including budget and redistricting.  Senator Dockery will also talk about how PR plays a roll in working with her colleagues in Tallahassee and her constituents.  Senator Paula Dockery has proven to be a champion for the taxpayers of Florida, skillfully marshalling bi-partisan [...]

Jennifer Baker named President Elect

Posted onNovember 15, 2011in News, Uncategorized

The Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recently selected Jennifer Baker of Bartow, special events coordinator for Watson Clinic, LLP, to serve as their president-elect for the coming year.  “With tremendous leaders already serving on the board and a strong membership from which to choose, I began discussions with past [...]

Fill-a-Bag all year long!

Posted onOctober 31, 2011in News

Our chapter is partnering with Project Hearth and the Polk Education Foundation to provide much needed ideas to homeless school children.  This is the third year the DP/PC has participated in this Project.  Previously known as Fill-a-Bucket, the project is now Fill-a-bag, and will run all school year long. Bags will be given to students [...]