Monday, February 20, 2012
2012 Accreditation Study Sessions Begin
Credentialing Chair
The annual study sessions for anyone interested in pursuing Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) are about to begin. The first session is set for 6-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Fort Myers. We will be meeting each Monday through April 23, and it’s not too late to join us! The study sessions are free as a benefit of your FPRA, Southwest Florida chapter membership.
If you are ready to make this important commitment and work toward adding those coveted initials to your name, please email me today! Or, if you have questions and want to know more about the process, I will be happy to help you with that as well.
Still Time to Nominate for Chrysalis Awards
The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Inc. are seeking nominations for the third annual Chrysalis Awards to honor businesses and individuals who have positively impacted the local community. Considering many FPRA members either work for or represent tourism-related businesses this may be your chance to recognize your company or your peers.
The Award nominations deadline has been extended to 2/24/12, and is open to any local business, regardless of whether or not they are directly a part of the tourism industry. Award recipients will be announced at a jointly hosted Celebration of Business & Tourism Awards Luncheon and Trade Show on May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers.
Those who wish to nominate a business or individual to receive a Chrysalis Award can visit the Team Tourism section of www.LeeVCB.com. To register for the event, trade show participation or information on sponsorship opportunities please visit the Events section of Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.fortmyers.org.
For questions or further event details, contact either Christine Davlin at the VCB at cdavlin@leegov.com or 239-338-3500; Christine Brosh at the Crowne Plaza at cbrosh@cooperhotels.com or 239-210-2462; or Colleen DePasquale, event chairperson, at colleen@fortmyers.org or 239-332-2930.
Credentialing Corner: Get the Edge – Get Accredited
Advice, recommendations and news you can use from the chapter’s seasoned professionals
By Julia Babair, APR, CPRC
In our extremely competitive job market and our struggling economy, it is not just enough to have a college degree. You need an edge to make you stand out among the pool of applicants if you are seeking a new job or if you are trying to get promoted. Accreditation can provide the edge you need. In addition to proving your drive for professional development, accreditation indicates a desire to excel in the public relations field. Accreditation is a marketing tool that can give you the edge as a valuable employee and esteemed asset to a company. Furthermore, it increases your credibility as a public relations professional among your peers and management. Get the edge – get accredited!
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