Professional Development
April Monthly Meeting: The Art of PR Planning
My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United StatesA strategic plan is your guidebook, your organizational roadmap, the path to follow from inception to evaluation of programs and projects.
June Monthly Meeting: Proactive Pitching: How to Hit it Out of the Park
My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United StatesJoin your fellow PR pros as Robyn Felix APR, Communications & Board Services Bureau Chief of Southwest Florida Management District shares tips on proactive pitching. Pitching positive stories to the media is a top priority for the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
July Monthly Meeting: In House Vs. Outside Media Coverage
My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United StatesHuddle up with Casey Phillips, Tampa Bay Buccaneers reporter and learn how to use the access you have.
Postponed – Members-Only Excursion: Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales Fl.
Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL, United StatesThis year we are headed to Lake Wales. Bok Tower Gardens will provide complimentary entry, a short tour, and the history of the Gardens.
Canceled – August Breakfast and Brainstorming
My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United StatesWhile our chapter does not normally hold a monthly meeting in August due to Annual Conference, we are getting together for an informal Breakfast and Brainstorming session.
September Monthly Meeting: Passing of the Gavel and Board Installation
My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United StatesJoin us for the traditional passing of the gavel and watch as FPRA State President Jay Morgan-Schleuning, APR, CPRC installs our 22-23 board
PR Takeaways from 2022’s Top Stories
My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United StatesWhat do Elon Musk, Peloton, the Oscars and Six Flags have in common? While making headlines, they also made some of the top PR stories in 2022. Brothers Chad and Joe McLeod are the hosts of On Message, a podcast featuring communication tips for leaders, trends and insights into the public relations industry, and the […]
Social Media Lessons, A “Fireside” Chat with Heather Brinckerhoff
My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United StatesJoin your fellow FPRA members as Heather Brinckerhoff, with QVC, shares her top social media lessons during a fireside chat. Heather will share her social media journey, which includes working for Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia brand, Disney Parks, and more.
Internal Communications – Aligning Hearts & Minds for Greater Success
My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United StatesNo matter the size, industry, model, or age of an enterprise, internal communications is the critical catalyst towards mission/vision success. Organizations are made up of people, whether two or 200,000. And, people need to be connected, informed, and encouraged. In this session, Garrett Wilburn will be covering the role of internal communications and some best practices for streamlining and elevating communications in any organization.
Simple Tips to Ace Public Speaking
My Office & More 122 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL, United StatesGo back to the basics and learn a few simple tips to ace speaking in public. Whether you are presenting to a board room, to your boss or to a room full of people, remembering these simple tips will help you come across with confidence and poise.