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May 15, 2019
Lessons Learned as a PIO
Communicating on behalf of a public safety agency can be challenging. Janel Vasallo, public information officer for the Lakeland Fire Department, will draw upon her experiences and offer insightful tips for professionals working in public relations with limited resources.
June 1, 2019
Apply for a FPRA Annual Conference Scholarship
The Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter invites members to apply for a scholarship to attend FPRA’s annual conference. Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2019.
June 7, 2019
READY: Crisis Communication Workshop
Join us for an intensive half-day crisis communication workshop for organizations of all sizes.
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Apply for a FPRA Annual Conference Scholarship
The Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association invites Chapter members to apply for a scholarship to attend FPRA’s annual conference To apply, send a (no more than) two-page letter to the scholarship committee answering the following...
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Get Ready for the Image Awards
Make a list, check it twice, and get a chance to win a little “gold” foryour Image Award entry fee! Think about your best PR programs, printed and digital tools from 2018 – projects that could potentially be turned into Image Award entries. Make a list of your best...
read moreDick Pope/Polk County Chapter Wins Awards at 80th Annual Florida Public Relations Association Conference
LAKELAND, Fla., August 14, 2018 - Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter and president-elect receive awards at the 80th Annual Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Conference held August 5-8, 2018. Joe McLeod, FPRA Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter President-elect, received...
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