North Florida PRSA

2009 PR Grants Available for Not-for-Profit Organizations

noemail@nfprsa.org — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT

CyberAlert, Inc., an online media monitoring service, will award a minimum of 15 public relations grants to not-for-profit organizations. Each grant consists of one full year of free news monitoring/press clipping services, ranging in value from $2,700 to $3,900.

All not-for-profit, educational and charitable organizations in the United States and Canada are eligible to apply for the grants, except previous grant recipients.

For the past five years, CyberAlert has awarded 102 grants to not-for- profit organizations. The list of 2008 recipients include Action Against Hunger, America's Second Harvest, Campaign Finance Network, Canadian Breast Cancer Network, Gilda's Club Worldwide, Jour de la Terre (Earth Day) Quebec, NAACP, National Coalition Against Censorship, Special Olympics, and United Nations Association of the U.S.A.

CyberAlert is accepting grant applications until Dec. 31 and will announce grant recipients in January. More information and a simple and secure grant application is available online at https://secure.cyberalert.com/grants.html.

7-Nov-08 2:00 PM

Sunshine District News: 2009 Slate of Officers & Facebook Page

noemail@nfprsa.org — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT

The Sunshine District 2009 Slate of Officers is posted online. Visit the Web site: http://prsasunshine.wordpress.com.

Also, don't forget to join the Sunshine District Facebook page!

7-Nov-08 2:00 PM

PR News & Ragan Communications Launch Full-Day Virtual Media Pitching Conference Dec. 11

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Contact: Amy Jefferies
ajefferies@accessintel.com
www.prnewsonline.com

PR News & Ragan Communications Launch Full-Day
Virtual Media Pitching Conference

November 6, 2008, www.prnewsonline.com - Heeding the call to provide a day of practical tactics and strategies for pitching story ideas and getting positive media coverage, PR News and Ragan Communications have developed a one-day “virtual” conference on December 11 that will take PR professionals to the next level of media relations without having to leave their offices.

The “Perfect Pitch” conference is an online, one-day program designed for PR teams of all sizes to hear what's working with journalists, what's not working and how to penetrate the wall of the blogosphere so messages can be heard. With 2009 around the corner, the Perfect Pitch is timed to get media relations teams in gear to get ink and raise the exposure of their brands.

Among the speakers at the December 11 virtual conference are Don Clark of the Wall Street Journal; Steven Gray of Time, Charlie Caudill, former CNN producer; Kevin Allen of the Chicago Sun-Times; Richard Laermer, of the Bad Pitch Blog;, Seth Arenstein of CableFAX Daily; Mark Ragan of Ragan Communications; Courtney Barnes of PR News; and Brian Solis of FutureWorks.

The one-day conference is divided into roughly one-hour segments. Viewers log on to a Web site to view the conference and listen to the speakers. Among the sessions are “What journalists really want;” Getting ink in the blogosphere,” “It's called earned media for a reason”; and “What you need to know about today's journalists and how to pitch them”.

“This is a very practical way to get your team trained on the proven strategies and brass tacks to get positive media coverage,” says Diane Schwartz, vice president and group publisher of PR News. “We’re excited to be partnering with Ragan Communications to bring the hottest issues to the fore in this highly-interactive forum.”

The unique one-day conference is designed for companies to attend from one location, such as their conference room, at one low registration rate.

Mark Ragan, CEO of Ragan Communications, says, “Nobody else has done this: PR News and Ragan are bringing PR professionals a hard-hitting, practical seminar on how to become the first person reporters under the gun go to. And we’re bringing it right to their work desks. I think they’ll love the convenience and the money they save.”

About PR News
The PR News family of products includes PR News, PR News Webinars and Workshops, the Platinum PR Awards, PR People Awards, CSR Awards, Nonprofit PR Awards, The 100 Best Case Studies Book, Guidebook to Best Practices in CSR; Guidebook to Best Practices in Measurement, Digital PR, Crisis Management and Media Training Guidebooks and PR News Webinars. Conferences include the Digital PR Summit and the Media Relations Forum. For more information, go to www.prnewsonline.com.

About Ragan Communications
Ragan Communications is a Chicago company that for forty years has given expert advice on corporate, association, and government communications to tens of thousands of corporate editors, communications executives, and PR professionals. Ragan pioneered the world’s first daily news site for internal and external organizational communicators, www.ragan.com. A second Ragan social and professional networking site for communications professionals, www.myragan.com, now boasts more than 14,000 members.

7-Nov-08 11:00 AM

New Addition for Carrie and Rob McLaren

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Carrie and Rob McLaren are proud to announce Maggie Leigh McLaren who arrived Monday, November 3, at 8 lbs and 21 inches. Mom and baby are home and doing fine.

5-Nov-08 8:00 PM

Welcome to new PRSA members - October

noemail@nfprsa.org — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to our newest PRSA members!

Jennifer Bryant

Communications Manager
Visit Jacksonville

Shalin Compton

Megan Seery

Public Relations Manager

Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida

15-Oct-08 8:00 PM

E-News - National PRSA Member Newsletter

noemail@nfprsa.org — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Here is a preview of what you'll find in this issue:

Lou Capozzi Joins the PRSA 2008 International Conference Keynote Lineup
Check Out What's Happening in “The D” While In Town for the Conference
Denver Business Journal and Congressional Quarterly Feature Jeffrey Julin
“PRSA Diversity Today” Podcast Focuses on the Lack of Men Entering the Public Relations Profession
The Public Relations Journal Summer Issue is Available Online
Get Particular — Subscribe to a Job Feed
PRSA Announces Sponsors for the 2008 College of Fellows Induction Dinner
FREE Webinar: Marketing Synergy: 30 Years of Communications Lessons Create a Positive New Brand Image
PRSA Offers $20 Discount for Joining a Professional Interest Section in October
Leveraging Low and High Tech for Social Media Relations (by Lee Odden)

To view the entire issue of E-News, click HERE.

This issue of E-News is sponsored by Boston University.

E-News is a monthly online publication for PRSA members, Chapter leadership and PRSA employees. Please contact pr@prsa.org with questions and comments.

5-Oct-08 10:00 AM

NFPRSA is on Facebook!

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:00:00 GMT

You must request access to join and view this Facebook page. Check it out at http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21796550554.

27-Sep-08 11:00 PM

Local Member, Cheryl Munn, in the News

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:45:00 GMT

Chapter Member Cheryl Munn was profiled in the Jacksonville Business Journal's People on the Move section in early September. Below is the text of that article.

Communicating Change

Public relations seems to be the career of choice in Cheryl Munn's family. Her husband works in media relations for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc; her daughter is in PR and Cheryl was recently hired as the director of marketing and communications for the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce.

There, she is in charge of internal and external communications with members and employees. To accomplish that, she produces Access, the chamber's monthly magazine, and manages its web site and e-newsletter among other things.

"This, so far, is my dream job," she said. "It's fun, it's out there in the city and I like that the mission is to help grow regional business. That's where my interest lies."

Munn started her career in journalism, working in radio in Richmond, Va., and then as a weekend news anchor for 10 years in Bristol.

"I thought I wanted to teach college. I worked as an adjunct at the University of North Florida and Jacksonville University, but I realized I really liked the marketing and PR more.

"I like that it has the same elements as journalism: constant change, you get to deal with a variety of people and you can hopefully help people when things go well."

Munn joined the chamber after three years as the public relations manager for Brooks Health system, where she and her partner won multiple awards for the company's newsletters.

She hopes to duplicate that success at the chamber.

"I hope we can take everything and make it just a little better than it is."

And she already has plans in place to help her reach that goal. The chamber plans to talk to focus groups about Access to find out what new features would be helpful. Munn also said the chamber plans to pursue more social marketing, using Facebook as an example.

She embraces a philosophy she borrowed from a story she read about CIA Deputy Director Stephen R. Kappes: "Keep calm and carry on."

"He had it on his wall and I liked the sentiment. You waste so much time freaking out."

In her free time, she is training for the Marine Corps Marathon, held in October in Washington, D.C. It will be her third marathon.

"I did the 26.2 with Donna in February. It was just amazing. At mile 15, I was flagging; I was ready to quit. It was hot; I was tired. But then I saw a bald woman on the side of the road, cheering. And I though, 'No, you have no problems.'"

27-Sep-08 10:45 PM

PRSA Job Center

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:00:00 GMT

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Check out the PRSA Job Center at http://www.prsa.org/jobcenter.

27-Sep-08 9:00 PM

Resource for PR Professionals

noemail@nfprsa.org — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Check out Communitelligence for links to all types of resources, information and downloads at http://www.communitelligence.com.

27-Sep-08 9:00 PM

National PRSA board of directors

noemail@nfprsa.org — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDATE RELEASE October 27, 2008 LOCAL PR EXECUTIVE NAMED TO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The North Florida Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is pleased to announce that its current chapter president, Kathy Barbour, APR, has been named to PRSA’s national board of directors. Barbour follows a tradition of national involvement in PRSA by the North Florida Chapter. Bonnie Upright, APR, CEO of Upright Public Relations, is Chair of PRSA’s Sunshine District, and Del Galloway, APR, Fellow PRSA, former partner of Husk, Jennings, Galloway and Robinson, served as national PRSA President in 2004. The 17-member board of directors manages and controls the business affairs of PRSA. Members of the board are PRSA’s national officers, consisting of four officers and 12 directors. Directors are elected for two-year terms. Along with the other nominees, Barbour was voted onto the board on Oct. 25, 2008, at PRSA’s annual...

Communications Intern

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Title: Communications Intern Description: Throughout internship: * Develop, organize, update media lists * Compile media kits and press materials * Monitor daily press coverage; assist with clippings * Respond to media requests for images * Maintain community relations, writing and posting entries on the Community Column at Jacksonville.com and on the social media site of Visit Jacksonville * Writing projects, including, the monthly partner newsletter * Other duties as assigned About Visit Jacksonville: Visit Jacksonville, formerly the Jacksonville & the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the marketing organization contracted by the Duval County Tourist Development Council (TDC) to champion the growth of business and leisure tourism in Northeast Florida. Along with its nearly 400 tourism partners, Visit Jacksonville stimulates economic impact, quality of life and recognition for the Northeast Florida region. Required Experience: Applicants must be a junior or...

Senior Writer with RFP experience

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Title: Senior Writer with RFP experience
Description:

RFP writer supporting sales staff, senior level. Corporate
background.  Knowledge of IT terms, systems.  Proficient in MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint.  Highly organized, self-starter, team oriented, sensitive to
deadlines and details.  College degree preferred.  Five years direct experience
is minimum requirement.  Position is full time, salaried, attractive benefits.
Based in Jacksonville, FL.  Position offered through Agency a la Carte,
recruiters for advertising, public relations and marketing.  Please apply online
at www.agencyalacarte.com to receive complete job description if you qualify.

Required Experience:
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Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time

Contact info:

Beth Graham (Add to Contacts)
(904) 727-7360

Agency a la Carte

Food Bank Donations Coordinator

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Title: Food Bank Donations Coordinator Description: The Food Bank is seeking an Advancement Coordinator – Food Bank Donations to be responsible for the following: · Calling on food companies, grocery stores, distributors, restaurants and other food related industries to increase overall food and food related donations to Second Harvest · Offering professional customer service that will attract not only new, but repetitive food donations · Initiating food promotions with local food companies to increase Second Harvest Food Bank awareness and build partnerships · Working s a member of the Advancement team that solicits community resources, specifically food and financial donations in support of the Food Bank. General Responsibilities: The Food Bank Donations Coordinator has primary responsibility for the solicitation of food and financial donations, relationships with the food industry and all outreach efforts designed to increase the supply of food and...

Public Relations Account Supervisor

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Title: Public Relations Account Supervisor Description: A full-service marketing communications firm with a growing public relations department is looking for a public relations professional or former print journalist with a minimum of five years of experience to join our team. This position will manage primarily business-to-business PR accounts; write a significant amount of press releases, pitches, articles, white papers and other PR pieces; pitch the media daily; and serve as the day-to-day client contact. Due to the importance of strong writing skills for this position, candidates who are invited to interview will be asked to complete a writing assessment. Required Experience: The right candidate will: • Be a highly skilled news writer • Have a deep understanding of the media, especially newspapers and print trade media • Be a heavy consumer of all forms of media • Understand what makes a newsworthy story and how to successfully pitch stories to journalists • Enjoy working...

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Board of Directors

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:26:45 GMT

President Kathy Barbour, APR Internal Communications Manager Mayo Clinic Florida, Division of Public Affairs 904.953.0504 Barbour.Kathy@mayo.edu President-Elect & Sponsorships Jay Magee Communications Specialist Community Hospice of NE Florida 904-407-6392 jmagee@communityhospice.com Director, Year 1 of 2/ Membership Chair Sarah Brown, APR Communications Manager Capital One 804-241-7348 sarah.brown@capitalone.com Ethics & Advocacy Officer Lisa Alessandro, APR Communications Manager ACOSTA Sales and Marketing 904-245-6752 lalessandro@acosta.com Past President; Past President Council Chair; Nominating Committee Chair Amy Lyn Boyle Principal ...

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Join PRSA

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:56:32 GMT

The Public Relations Society of America is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals with more than 28,000 professional and student members in 112 chapters nationwide.

Whether you're already a member of North Florida PRSA or are considering joining, we've got the information you need.

Join PRSA through November 16 and take advantage of special pricing

Join PRSA National during this special offer at the regular member rate of $290 ($225 national dues plus $65 initiation fee), and receive FREE chapter dues for one year - a $35 savings. This offer is for only new members, and former PRSA members who have been inactive for at least one year.

To take advantage of this offer, complete the national application online now. Be sure to enter the code CONNECT2008 in the appropriate field. (If you don't enter the code, you won't get the special.)

Learn more about membership benefits
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Awards

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:36:53 GMT

4th Annual North Florida PRSA PRism Awards Download flyer. Date: January 15, 2009 Deadline for nominations: December 5, 2008 Submit entries to: Judith Brown Questions? Email: Amy Lyn Boyle The North Florida Chapter of Public Relations Society of America comprises more than 160 public relations practitioners in the greater Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville and South Georgia areas. The annual PRISM Awards offer local chapter members the opportunity to nominate or be nominated for any of the annual PRISM awards except the President's Award. Each of the five awards is designed to highlight and honor different stages of a public relations professional’s career: RAY BULLARD AWARD, named after a founding member of the chapter, this award recognizes a chapter member for outstanding contributions to the public relations profession through service and accomplishment. Download nomination form (PDF). RISING STAR AWARD recognizes a public...

North Florida Chapter

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:18:10 GMT

The North Florida Chapter, with more than 150 members, covers North Florida and parts of the South Georgia region. Its members are located in the Florida areas of Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine as well as Valdosta, Georgia.

Five chapters of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) also reside in this area. PRSSA chapters can be found at: University of Florida, University of North Florida, Florida A&M University, Valdosta State University and Flagler College.

A 22-member leadership team organizes professional development activities, monthly luncheon programs, accreditation sessions, and similar support activities for public relations professionals.

We look forward to your participation in chapter activities and invite you to contact us.

Learn more about our national PRSA organization

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Understand our PRSA Sunshine District

Meet our local Board of Directors

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Special Thanks to our North Florida PRSA Sponsor

Accreditation

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:11:13 GMT

Where your career in public relations takes you depends upon individual drive, determination and diligence. All seasoned practitioners should consider is earning the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation to prove you have successfully demonstrated competency in the knowledge, skills and abilities required to practice public relations effectively in today’s business arena. Accreditation is PRSA’s voluntary certification program. Accredited in Public Relations (APR) offers recognition for those communicators who have demonstrated broad knowledge, experience, and professional judgment in the public relations field. The program seeks to improve public relations practice. The designation APR signifies a high professional level of experience and competence. While there is no minimum experience requirement, the exam is designed for professionals with at least five years of practical experience. Exam process The exam has been designed to test mastery of 10 areas of...

PRSA National

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:36:39 GMT

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), headquartered in New York City, is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. The Society's more than 17,000 members represent business and industry, counseling firms, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations.

Since it was chartered in 1947, PRSA has continued to provide a forum for addressing issues affecting the profession, and the resources for promoting the highest professional standards. It offers unequalled opportunities for improvement of skills and advancement of knowledge, as well as for exchange of information and experiences with other public relations professionals.

The Society's mission is to advance the practice of public relations by:

Uniting those engaged in the profession.
Encouraging continuing education of practitioners.
Playing an active role in all matters affecting the practice of public relations.
Formulating the objectives and interpreting the functions of public relations, and those who practice it, to the public.
Strengthening the relationships of public relations professionals with employers and clients, with government at all levels, with educators, with media, and with the public.
Encouraging high standards of conduct and public service.

Students

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:36:13 GMT

4 Reasons for PR Students to Join PRSA Networking: Local PRSA members are involved in all levels of the practice of PR. Membership enables your interaction with these professionals from many area companies, helping you learn about the area, the industries and the type of PR work happening daily across North Florida. And, you have access through PRSA to leading PR professionals and opportunities across the globe. Networking opportunities for PR students abound with these abilities to meet members, learn about their companies and learn about available positions. Development PRSA members learn from each other and from the myriad of resources provided by PRSA. For new grads that have just gotten their first PR job this is a perfect opportunity to sit with experienced professionals – Agency, Corporate or Non-Profit — and learn how to be an exemplary new professional. APR Study Aids PRSA members have access to some of the best study guides for the APR exam. PRSA...

Hartley Press - North Florida PRSA Bronze Sponsor

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:22:56 GMT

Many Thanks to Our Sponsor - Hartley Press

Hartley Press was founded in September 1963 by Margaret and Dyess Hartley. In the beginning, they used single-color presses to supply their customers with stationery and business forms. Today, things have changed!

Under the leadership of Michael Hartley and Diane McConnaughey, Hartley Press has grown into one of the premier printing companies in the Southeast. They continue their parents' commitment to outstanding customer service while delivering quality printing at a fair price.

Hartley Press delivers on our promises to you by producing virtually all of our products in our own facility. This enables us to meet your needs without relying on outside venders. All pre-press work, printing, embossing, foil-stamping, die-cutting, specialty coatings, specialty bindings and packaging are performed in our Jacksonville plant. Fulfillment is also available.

Our strong commitment to quality, service and technology has benefited our customers over the years. We are proud to be the print supplier for many of the region’s leading companies and organizations.

As our industry evolves, Hartley Press will continue to lead the way by providing innovative solutions to meet our client's changing needs.

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4250 St. Augustine Road
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Phone: 904.398.5141
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