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January 2020 Newsletter

President's Letter 

In 2020 we welcomed a new year, new decade and a new Chapter President, Rich Donley, APR. Preview his first President’s Letter and get a link to full update, below. 

Happy New Year and new decade! I am honored to serve as your 2020 PRSA Orlando Regional Chapter president and to be surrounded by an exemplary board of directors who are focused on continuing to deliver quality professional development and networking opportunities for our members and anyone in the public relations/communications fields.

There’s something for everyone to discover, participate in and build your personal and company brand -- from attending programs, conferences, webinars and mixers to earning your APR and Fellow PRSA, from volunteering on a committee and giving back to becoming a sponsor (limited opportunities still available). 

Our first program of the year, “Social Engineering and Cybersecurity: Cautionary Tales to Mitigate Risk,” featured guest speaker Christophe Réglat, one of the nation’s leading cybersecurity experts and an advisor to the FBI. He opened our eyes to the potential PR crisis and what we can do to help mitigate it. As one attendee put it, “It's a lot easier to get hacked than I EVER thought, thanks to humans and not firewall breaches, etc! Pretty scary, if you ask me!”

Read more!

Our February Progam is Next Week
Taking place Thursday, February 6, our upcoming program Strategic Communications on a Shoestring Budget, will give you insights from nonprofit PR pros from the American Cancer Society and Second Harvest Food Bank on how you can elevate your next campaign at no or low cost— no magic wand required! Space is limited, so register soon. 
 
Register Today
Make 2020 your APR Year 
Is getting your APR among your New Year's resolutions? It’s never been easier! Join the Orlando area chapters of PRSA and FPRA for this year’s Spring Workshop presented as a mix of in-person and WebEx meetings. Meetings begin March 2, mock panel presentations will be April 13, and panel presentations the week of April 27. 
 
Check Out the Full Spring Workshop Schedule
Blog: Demystifying the College of Fellows
PRSA’s International Conference in 2021 will be held in Orlando. Imagine what it would be like for you to be inducted into the College of Fellows surrounded by your family and colleagues right here.
 
Get Started With Insights From Geri Evans, APR, Fellow PRSA
It's Time to Save on Your PRSA Membership
We’re kicking the new year off with a bang! New and returning members will have their initiation or reinstatement fee waived when they join National as a Regular member ($260 annual dues) and receive a FREE 1-year Chapter Membership (up to $100 value).
 
Start Saving Today
 PRSA Members on Women Leadership
Following our second annual Dinner, Diversity & Dialogue event, we're dishing out some truths on the importance of women leadership in the workplace in a Diversity & Inclusion whitepaper. 
 
Find Out What We Learned at Supper
Free Webinars for PRSA Members

One of the many perks for being a PRSA member are the FREE webinars offered, assisting us with our professional growth and development. Check out the free webinars available in February and be sure to register!

Now Open: 2020 Anvil Award Entries
Become a part of public relations history with PRSA's annual Anvil Awards. Submissions are now being accepted for both the Bronze and Silver Anvil Awards, which symbolize the forging of public opinion and celebrate outstanding public relations programs and tactics. 
Raise Your Industry Profile
PRSA SunCon 2020 - Call for Speakers Deadline is Jan. 31
Got a rockin PR presentation? The PRSA Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter is seeking proposals for speakers at their "PR Rocks!"-themed Sunshine District Conference (SunCon). Don't wait, the deadline is quickly approaching on January 31! 
Submit Your Proposal Today
  Kudos:

Rich Donley, APR and Orlando chapter president
Congratulations on becoming president of Mort Crim Communications, Inc.

Do you have kudos to share? Submit to Newsletter Chair, Jazmyn Reed.
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