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November’s program featured Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure’s Brian Scarborough
Today, FPRA Gainesville and AAF Gainesville celebrated the season of giving with Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure. Brian Scarborough, one of the founding board members, shared the story of Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure and PR efforts they use to establish an...
Thanks to our renewing members!
All members who renewed prior to yesterday’s deadline were entered into a drawing for two tickets to the Florida v. South Carolina game on November 12. And the winner is... Kathy Giery, APR, CPRC! Congratulations, Kathy. Everyone's a winner with FPRA Gainesville! Our...
Congrats to our membership scholarship recipients!
FPRA Gainesville is proud to announce the recipients of our 2016 membership scholarships: Kim Faenza Membership Scholarship: Kimberly Buchholz, Meridian Behavioral Healthcare James Terhune Membership Scholarship: Monica Flores, CROM, LLC Congratulations to our...
October’s program featured University of Florida’s Spiro Kiousis, Ph.D., APR
Spiro Kiousis, Ph.D., APR, executive associate dean for UF’s College of Journalism and Communications and professor of public relations, discussed Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s campaigns' public relations efforts, focusing on their handling of media relations,...
Renew your FPRA membership today and win Gator football tickets
Don't miss out on your chance to win two tickets to the Florida v. South Carolina game on November 12. Anyone who submits their membership renewal before October 31 will be entered to win! REMINDER: There is no longer a grace period for late renewals. Renewals...
Apply for a membership scholarship!
The FPRA Gainesville Chapter is pleased to announce that it is once again offering the Kim Faenza Membership Scholarship to a qualified professional from a local non-profit organization, as well as the James Terhune Membership Scholarship for a public relations...
September’s program featured UF Health’s Assistant Web Manager, Jeff Stevens
Jeff Stevens, assistant web manager for UF Health, shared his expertise with us today on how to write for social and web in the age of brevity. So many great takeaways and advice. For example, to increase clickability on social media, use action words, ask questions...
The Science of Success
Hello, FPRA Gainesville! I am so excited to begin my year as president of our chapter, and I would like to start with a heartfelt thank you to our entire membership for entrusting me and our incoming board of directors for the year ahead. We have had a busy summer...
August program featured Terri Behling, APR, CPRC, past presidents’ recognition + new board installation
We had a great August program with FPRA President Terri Behling, APR, CPRC, who unveiled her #myFPRA theme for the coming year. We recognized our past presidents and Terri installed the new Gainesville Chapter board! ...
2016-17 Board installation at August program
Terri Behling, APR, CPRC, incoming FPRA president, will install the 2016-2017 Gainesville Chapter Board August 18 at the monthly program. We are looking forward to another great year in the Gainesville Chapter with this outstanding lineup! ...