Thank you, Chapter Leaders!!

At the August 14, outgoing president, Carla Ulakovic, took a moment to recognize our outstanding Board of Directors and Leadership team for their dedication, service and enthusiasm in making this year a success! 

President	Carla Ulakovic
President-Elect/Membership  Chair	Jessica Clark, APR
Immediate Past President	Pam Nulman, APR, CPRC
Treasurer	Michelle Nagel
Secretary	Laura Puerto
VP of Professional Development	Kate Gooderham, APR, CPRC
Credentialing Chair	Kara Winton, APR, CPRC
Education Chair	Phyllis Ershowsky, APR, CPRC
VP of Communications	Kirsten O'Donnell
Social Media Chair	Samantha Scott, APR
Media Relations Chair	Gail Dolan
Newsletter Chair	Brian Hamman
Website Chair	Katie Meckley
VP of Member Relations	Melissa Cofta ,APR
Hospitality Chair	Beckie Reeves
Image Chair	Victoria Moreland
VP of Community Relations	Tiffany Esposito-Kittinger, APR

Southwest Florida Takes Home Two Awards From Conference

The SWFL Chapter has much to celebrate after the 74^th annual State Conference in St. Augustine. The hard work and dedication of our Board and the support of our membership lead to a very productive year! The results of which was the honor of both the President’s Crowning Achievement Award for Financial Management and Promoting the Profession!

Pillar of Support: MyRiverDistrict.com

As an annual sponsor for the Southwest Florida Public Relations Association, MyRiverDistrict.com  helped expand the Chapter’s commitment to offering great programs to our members.

MyRiverDistrict.com provides visitors a comprehensive site to explore the many offerings of the Fort Myers River District and is a great tool to share and connect with events and happenings in our local community.

This site is a collaborative effort between the Fort Myers Conference & Convention Council and the Fort Myers Redevelopment Agency, to help cut through the noise and provide one central platform for businesses, organizations and events to share their information- the best part is it’s free to use!  

Check it out today and help your business, organization or event start expanding its reach.

Mark Your Calendars for PR University!

This year's PR University will be held on Thursday, Nov.8. We are currently seeking event sponsors. Those interested should contact PRU Co-Chairs Michelle Nagel (m@michelleinnovation.com) or Carla Ulakovic (carla.ulakovic@gmail.com) for more information on sponsorship opportunities.

100 Members Strong and Growing!!!

The Southwest Florida Chapter has hit its membership goal for the year! We have been working hard all year long to provide strong member programs and to promote the profession! Welcome to our 100th member, Melissa Vogt of Broadway Palm Dinner Theater.