June 2019 Newsletter
Table of Contents
From the President
July Program
Diversity Blog
Sunshine DistrictConference
Upcoming Webinars
PRSA Speakers Bureau Membership Promotion
Kudos
PRSA Orlando Job
Board
Marketing Coordinator
Sentry Management
Director of StrategicCommunications
Association of FraternalLeadership amp Values
PR Specialist Wellons Communications
Presidents Letter It feels like just yesterday when Ifirst sat down to write the Januarynewsletter and here we arehalfway through 2019 how did thathappen For some of you this monthmay mark the end of fiscal year foryour companies For others you maystill have many months to go Nomatter where you are on thatcalendar now is a good time to stopand reflect on where you standagainst your goals and objectivesand what may help you continueyour achievements Your PRSA membership and chapter arehere as a resource with a strong national network and amultitude of professional development opportunities
In lieu of our monthly breakfast PRSA Orlando Regional onceagain partnered with FPRA this month for the Media Mashupduring which we were thrilled to officially recognize andcelebrate our newest accredited members The next events ondeck are our July breakfast and the district conference
Irsquom particularly excited for our July 18 breakfast featuring thepartnership between Corkcicle and Rifle Paper Co Thesebeloved Orlando‑grown brands have achieved global success ina highly competitive environment ndash their strategic partnershiphaving played no small role in making that happenRegistration for this breakfast (kindly sponsored by Xperient) isnow open
Also donrsquot forget to ldquoset sailrdquo with PRSA members fromthroughout the state at the PRSA Sunshine District ConferenceJuly 25‑27 in Tampa The illustrious keynote lineup includesindustry influencer Sarah Evans and the national chair of PRSA
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CommunicationCoordinator
MetroPlan Orlando
Marketing Assistant AutoPayPlus
Resource Links
Board of Directors
Member Benets
APR Accreditation
Refer a friend to PRSA
New Members
Melanie Curtsinger
Evdoxia GiannopoulosPeros
THANK YOU TO OUR GOLDSPONSOR PAN COMMUNICATIONS
Debra Peterson APR
With all of these opportunities and a continued influx of freeeducational webinars among other development tools fromPRSA National our chapter is here to support you Do you havean idea for something new Email our boardhere infoPRSAOrlandoorg
Sincerely
Heather Keroes APR
2019 President PRSA Orlando Regional Chapter
Be Sure to Register for OurUpcoming July Program
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71819 | Citrus ClubRegistration at 730 am ‑ Program at800 am
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Diversity Blog ‑ Engaging theUnengaged Focusing onMinority Audiences in theTourism Industry
By Veronica Figueroa Fernandez PRSA Diversity amp InclusionCommittee
Our need for exploring and adventure connects us as peopleallowing us to create lasting memories And while traveling canbe stressful at times for persons with disabilities thechallenges can often feel overwhelming
According to The World Bank one billion people or 15 ofthe worldrsquos population experience some form of disabilityOne‑fifth of the estimated global total or between 110 millionand 190 million people experience significant disabilities
With an awareness that understanding the needs of disabledpersons can result in increased visitation ExperienceKissimmee (Osceola Countyrsquos tourism authority) is leading thecharge locally in promoting diversity and inclusion in theirmarketing and public relations efforts
Recently Experience Kissimmee partnered with leadingaccessible travel blogger Cory Leefrom CurbFreeWithCoryLeecom where he visited thedestination and shared wheelchair accessible activities inKissimmee‑‑from soaring over alligators at Gatorland toexploring the town of Celebration
Cori Powers director of communications at ExperienceKissimmee shared with us why diversity and inclusion arecrucial to the travel and hospitality industry
Click here to read more
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See You at the SunshineDistrict Conference
Set sail this summer for Tampa Bay and discover your hiddentreasure at the PRSA Sunshine District Conference July 25‑27Join hundreds of public relations and communicationsprofessionals as well as industry leaders from across the stateand throughout the country Check out the current lineup ofkeynote and breakout session speakers here
Upcoming Webinars ‑‑ Freefor PRSA Members
Log in to your MyPRSA account to register for these free on‑demand webinars ndash one of the many benefits of membership
How Hot Are You Measure Your Capability Barometer inCommunications
Taking Financial Education From a ldquoGood Thing to Dordquo Into aFull Business Model
Learn what the PRSASpeakers Bureau has in
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store for PRSA members
The PRSA Speakers Bureau is an exclusive database ofprofessionals within the communications industry mdash locallyregionally and around the country This members‑only toolallows you to find the best‑fit speaker for any event andprovides members with resources for organizing conferencesworkshops and events You can also sign up to be included inthis special PRSA member resource
Membership Promotion
Now is the time to become a PRSA member Use codeGROW19 when you join PRSA as a Regular member to receive a$25 Amazon gift card Donrsquot forget to select PRSA OrlandoRegional as your local chapter
Kudos
Jamie Floer APR CPRC Kudos to PRSA Orlando past president Jamie Floer APR
CPRC for being selected to speak at the 2019 PRSAInternational Conference
Wendy Roundtree APR Kudos to Wendy Roundtree APR our
ScholarshipStudent Relations Chair for being featuredon the radio program Behind the Law
Kecia Carroll Congratulations to Kecia Carroll for being selected as
moderator of PRSA Tampas upcoming corporatesocial responsibility forum
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Do you have kudos to share Submit to VP ofCommunication Jaylen Christie
Copyright copy 2016 PRSA Orlando All rights reservedPO Box 1212 Orlando Florida 32802-1212
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This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Orlando Regional Chapter PRSA middot PO Box 1212 middot Orlando Florida 32801 middot USA
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CommunicationCoordinator
MetroPlan Orlando
Marketing Assistant AutoPayPlus
Resource Links
Board of Directors
Member Benets
APR Accreditation
Refer a friend to PRSA
New Members
Melanie Curtsinger
Evdoxia GiannopoulosPeros
THANK YOU TO OUR GOLDSPONSOR PAN COMMUNICATIONS
Debra Peterson APR
With all of these opportunities and a continued influx of freeeducational webinars among other development tools fromPRSA National our chapter is here to support you Do you havean idea for something new Email our boardhere infoPRSAOrlandoorg
Sincerely
Heather Keroes APR
2019 President PRSA Orlando Regional Chapter
Be Sure to Register for OurUpcoming July Program
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71819 | Citrus ClubRegistration at 730 am ‑ Program at800 am
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
Diversity Blog ‑ Engaging theUnengaged Focusing onMinority Audiences in theTourism Industry
By Veronica Figueroa Fernandez PRSA Diversity amp InclusionCommittee
Our need for exploring and adventure connects us as peopleallowing us to create lasting memories And while traveling canbe stressful at times for persons with disabilities thechallenges can often feel overwhelming
According to The World Bank one billion people or 15 ofthe worldrsquos population experience some form of disabilityOne‑fifth of the estimated global total or between 110 millionand 190 million people experience significant disabilities
With an awareness that understanding the needs of disabledpersons can result in increased visitation ExperienceKissimmee (Osceola Countyrsquos tourism authority) is leading thecharge locally in promoting diversity and inclusion in theirmarketing and public relations efforts
Recently Experience Kissimmee partnered with leadingaccessible travel blogger Cory Leefrom CurbFreeWithCoryLeecom where he visited thedestination and shared wheelchair accessible activities inKissimmee‑‑from soaring over alligators at Gatorland toexploring the town of Celebration
Cori Powers director of communications at ExperienceKissimmee shared with us why diversity and inclusion arecrucial to the travel and hospitality industry
Click here to read more
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
See You at the SunshineDistrict Conference
Set sail this summer for Tampa Bay and discover your hiddentreasure at the PRSA Sunshine District Conference July 25‑27Join hundreds of public relations and communicationsprofessionals as well as industry leaders from across the stateand throughout the country Check out the current lineup ofkeynote and breakout session speakers here
Upcoming Webinars ‑‑ Freefor PRSA Members
Log in to your MyPRSA account to register for these free on‑demand webinars ndash one of the many benefits of membership
How Hot Are You Measure Your Capability Barometer inCommunications
Taking Financial Education From a ldquoGood Thing to Dordquo Into aFull Business Model
Learn what the PRSASpeakers Bureau has in
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
store for PRSA members
The PRSA Speakers Bureau is an exclusive database ofprofessionals within the communications industry mdash locallyregionally and around the country This members‑only toolallows you to find the best‑fit speaker for any event andprovides members with resources for organizing conferencesworkshops and events You can also sign up to be included inthis special PRSA member resource
Membership Promotion
Now is the time to become a PRSA member Use codeGROW19 when you join PRSA as a Regular member to receive a$25 Amazon gift card Donrsquot forget to select PRSA OrlandoRegional as your local chapter
Kudos
Jamie Floer APR CPRC Kudos to PRSA Orlando past president Jamie Floer APR
CPRC for being selected to speak at the 2019 PRSAInternational Conference
Wendy Roundtree APR Kudos to Wendy Roundtree APR our
ScholarshipStudent Relations Chair for being featuredon the radio program Behind the Law
Kecia Carroll Congratulations to Kecia Carroll for being selected as
moderator of PRSA Tampas upcoming corporatesocial responsibility forum
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Do you have kudos to share Submit to VP ofCommunication Jaylen Christie
Copyright copy 2016 PRSA Orlando All rights reservedPO Box 1212 Orlando Florida 32802-1212
unsubscribe | update subscription preferences
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Orlando Regional Chapter PRSA middot PO Box 1212 middot Orlando Florida 32801 middot USA
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
71819 | Citrus ClubRegistration at 730 am ‑ Program at800 am
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
Diversity Blog ‑ Engaging theUnengaged Focusing onMinority Audiences in theTourism Industry
By Veronica Figueroa Fernandez PRSA Diversity amp InclusionCommittee
Our need for exploring and adventure connects us as peopleallowing us to create lasting memories And while traveling canbe stressful at times for persons with disabilities thechallenges can often feel overwhelming
According to The World Bank one billion people or 15 ofthe worldrsquos population experience some form of disabilityOne‑fifth of the estimated global total or between 110 millionand 190 million people experience significant disabilities
With an awareness that understanding the needs of disabledpersons can result in increased visitation ExperienceKissimmee (Osceola Countyrsquos tourism authority) is leading thecharge locally in promoting diversity and inclusion in theirmarketing and public relations efforts
Recently Experience Kissimmee partnered with leadingaccessible travel blogger Cory Leefrom CurbFreeWithCoryLeecom where he visited thedestination and shared wheelchair accessible activities inKissimmee‑‑from soaring over alligators at Gatorland toexploring the town of Celebration
Cori Powers director of communications at ExperienceKissimmee shared with us why diversity and inclusion arecrucial to the travel and hospitality industry
Click here to read more
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
See You at the SunshineDistrict Conference
Set sail this summer for Tampa Bay and discover your hiddentreasure at the PRSA Sunshine District Conference July 25‑27Join hundreds of public relations and communicationsprofessionals as well as industry leaders from across the stateand throughout the country Check out the current lineup ofkeynote and breakout session speakers here
Upcoming Webinars ‑‑ Freefor PRSA Members
Log in to your MyPRSA account to register for these free on‑demand webinars ndash one of the many benefits of membership
How Hot Are You Measure Your Capability Barometer inCommunications
Taking Financial Education From a ldquoGood Thing to Dordquo Into aFull Business Model
Learn what the PRSASpeakers Bureau has in
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
store for PRSA members
The PRSA Speakers Bureau is an exclusive database ofprofessionals within the communications industry mdash locallyregionally and around the country This members‑only toolallows you to find the best‑fit speaker for any event andprovides members with resources for organizing conferencesworkshops and events You can also sign up to be included inthis special PRSA member resource
Membership Promotion
Now is the time to become a PRSA member Use codeGROW19 when you join PRSA as a Regular member to receive a$25 Amazon gift card Donrsquot forget to select PRSA OrlandoRegional as your local chapter
Kudos
Jamie Floer APR CPRC Kudos to PRSA Orlando past president Jamie Floer APR
CPRC for being selected to speak at the 2019 PRSAInternational Conference
Wendy Roundtree APR Kudos to Wendy Roundtree APR our
ScholarshipStudent Relations Chair for being featuredon the radio program Behind the Law
Kecia Carroll Congratulations to Kecia Carroll for being selected as
moderator of PRSA Tampas upcoming corporatesocial responsibility forum
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
Do you have kudos to share Submit to VP ofCommunication Jaylen Christie
Copyright copy 2016 PRSA Orlando All rights reservedPO Box 1212 Orlando Florida 32802-1212
unsubscribe | update subscription preferences
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Orlando Regional Chapter PRSA middot PO Box 1212 middot Orlando Florida 32801 middot USA
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
Diversity Blog ‑ Engaging theUnengaged Focusing onMinority Audiences in theTourism Industry
By Veronica Figueroa Fernandez PRSA Diversity amp InclusionCommittee
Our need for exploring and adventure connects us as peopleallowing us to create lasting memories And while traveling canbe stressful at times for persons with disabilities thechallenges can often feel overwhelming
According to The World Bank one billion people or 15 ofthe worldrsquos population experience some form of disabilityOne‑fifth of the estimated global total or between 110 millionand 190 million people experience significant disabilities
With an awareness that understanding the needs of disabledpersons can result in increased visitation ExperienceKissimmee (Osceola Countyrsquos tourism authority) is leading thecharge locally in promoting diversity and inclusion in theirmarketing and public relations efforts
Recently Experience Kissimmee partnered with leadingaccessible travel blogger Cory Leefrom CurbFreeWithCoryLeecom where he visited thedestination and shared wheelchair accessible activities inKissimmee‑‑from soaring over alligators at Gatorland toexploring the town of Celebration
Cori Powers director of communications at ExperienceKissimmee shared with us why diversity and inclusion arecrucial to the travel and hospitality industry
Click here to read more
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
See You at the SunshineDistrict Conference
Set sail this summer for Tampa Bay and discover your hiddentreasure at the PRSA Sunshine District Conference July 25‑27Join hundreds of public relations and communicationsprofessionals as well as industry leaders from across the stateand throughout the country Check out the current lineup ofkeynote and breakout session speakers here
Upcoming Webinars ‑‑ Freefor PRSA Members
Log in to your MyPRSA account to register for these free on‑demand webinars ndash one of the many benefits of membership
How Hot Are You Measure Your Capability Barometer inCommunications
Taking Financial Education From a ldquoGood Thing to Dordquo Into aFull Business Model
Learn what the PRSASpeakers Bureau has in
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
store for PRSA members
The PRSA Speakers Bureau is an exclusive database ofprofessionals within the communications industry mdash locallyregionally and around the country This members‑only toolallows you to find the best‑fit speaker for any event andprovides members with resources for organizing conferencesworkshops and events You can also sign up to be included inthis special PRSA member resource
Membership Promotion
Now is the time to become a PRSA member Use codeGROW19 when you join PRSA as a Regular member to receive a$25 Amazon gift card Donrsquot forget to select PRSA OrlandoRegional as your local chapter
Kudos
Jamie Floer APR CPRC Kudos to PRSA Orlando past president Jamie Floer APR
CPRC for being selected to speak at the 2019 PRSAInternational Conference
Wendy Roundtree APR Kudos to Wendy Roundtree APR our
ScholarshipStudent Relations Chair for being featuredon the radio program Behind the Law
Kecia Carroll Congratulations to Kecia Carroll for being selected as
moderator of PRSA Tampas upcoming corporatesocial responsibility forum
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
Do you have kudos to share Submit to VP ofCommunication Jaylen Christie
Copyright copy 2016 PRSA Orlando All rights reservedPO Box 1212 Orlando Florida 32802-1212
unsubscribe | update subscription preferences
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Orlando Regional Chapter PRSA middot PO Box 1212 middot Orlando Florida 32801 middot USA
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
See You at the SunshineDistrict Conference
Set sail this summer for Tampa Bay and discover your hiddentreasure at the PRSA Sunshine District Conference July 25‑27Join hundreds of public relations and communicationsprofessionals as well as industry leaders from across the stateand throughout the country Check out the current lineup ofkeynote and breakout session speakers here
Upcoming Webinars ‑‑ Freefor PRSA Members
Log in to your MyPRSA account to register for these free on‑demand webinars ndash one of the many benefits of membership
How Hot Are You Measure Your Capability Barometer inCommunications
Taking Financial Education From a ldquoGood Thing to Dordquo Into aFull Business Model
Learn what the PRSASpeakers Bureau has in
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
store for PRSA members
The PRSA Speakers Bureau is an exclusive database ofprofessionals within the communications industry mdash locallyregionally and around the country This members‑only toolallows you to find the best‑fit speaker for any event andprovides members with resources for organizing conferencesworkshops and events You can also sign up to be included inthis special PRSA member resource
Membership Promotion
Now is the time to become a PRSA member Use codeGROW19 when you join PRSA as a Regular member to receive a$25 Amazon gift card Donrsquot forget to select PRSA OrlandoRegional as your local chapter
Kudos
Jamie Floer APR CPRC Kudos to PRSA Orlando past president Jamie Floer APR
CPRC for being selected to speak at the 2019 PRSAInternational Conference
Wendy Roundtree APR Kudos to Wendy Roundtree APR our
ScholarshipStudent Relations Chair for being featuredon the radio program Behind the Law
Kecia Carroll Congratulations to Kecia Carroll for being selected as
moderator of PRSA Tampas upcoming corporatesocial responsibility forum
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
Do you have kudos to share Submit to VP ofCommunication Jaylen Christie
Copyright copy 2016 PRSA Orlando All rights reservedPO Box 1212 Orlando Florida 32802-1212
unsubscribe | update subscription preferences
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Orlando Regional Chapter PRSA middot PO Box 1212 middot Orlando Florida 32801 middot USA
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
store for PRSA members
The PRSA Speakers Bureau is an exclusive database ofprofessionals within the communications industry mdash locallyregionally and around the country This members‑only toolallows you to find the best‑fit speaker for any event andprovides members with resources for organizing conferencesworkshops and events You can also sign up to be included inthis special PRSA member resource
Membership Promotion
Now is the time to become a PRSA member Use codeGROW19 when you join PRSA as a Regular member to receive a$25 Amazon gift card Donrsquot forget to select PRSA OrlandoRegional as your local chapter
Kudos
Jamie Floer APR CPRC Kudos to PRSA Orlando past president Jamie Floer APR
CPRC for being selected to speak at the 2019 PRSAInternational Conference
Wendy Roundtree APR Kudos to Wendy Roundtree APR our
ScholarshipStudent Relations Chair for being featuredon the radio program Behind the Law
Kecia Carroll Congratulations to Kecia Carroll for being selected as
moderator of PRSA Tampas upcoming corporatesocial responsibility forum
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
Do you have kudos to share Submit to VP ofCommunication Jaylen Christie
Copyright copy 2016 PRSA Orlando All rights reservedPO Box 1212 Orlando Florida 32802-1212
unsubscribe | update subscription preferences
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Orlando Regional Chapter PRSA middot PO Box 1212 middot Orlando Florida 32801 middot USA
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd
Do you have kudos to share Submit to VP ofCommunication Jaylen Christie
Copyright copy 2016 PRSA Orlando All rights reservedPO Box 1212 Orlando Florida 32802-1212
unsubscribe | update subscription preferences
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Orlando Regional Chapter PRSA middot PO Box 1212 middot Orlando Florida 32801 middot USA
Rt arbqhad O` r s Hr r t dr Sq mr k sd