Category: Monthly Meeting


  • Hurricane Irma may have brought bleak weather, but it was the time to shine for PR professionals as they relayed important information to the community. At the September 20, 2017 meeting of Dick Pope/Polk County chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, members participated in a group discussion about effective communication tactics throughout the storm…

  • LAKELAND, Fla., August 29, 2017- Two awards were presented during the Florida Public Relations Association’s Dick Pope/ Polk County chapter meeting on August 16, 2017. The awards recognized outstanding chapter members. A summary of achievements and awards were presented by past chapter President, Bob Gernert, APR, CPRC and chapter President Jennifer Olivier, APR. Colonel John…

  • LAKELAND, Fla., August 17, 2017- New FPRA State President Ryan Gerds, APR, CPRC led our board of directors recognition and new board installation at the August 16 meeting of the Dick Pope/Polk County chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. During the award ceremony we honored public relations excellence within our chapter. Amy Wiggins, Executive…