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Have You Renewed?
By Michael English
On Oct. 31, our FPRA Professional Memberships expired. While we’ve received renewal forms from most members, there are still few who have not sent in their forms. But don’t worry! For those who have not renewed, there’s still time to renew your membership.
Renewal forms will be accepted through the end of December. In January, FPRA will purge the database of those who have not renewed. At that point, those who did not renew will lose their membership status. If you have not sent in your renewal form, please do so before it’s too late.
Your FPRA membership provides you with a number of benefits, including professional development, networking and leadership opportunities (just to name a few). By renewing your membership you maintain your access to these benefits and so much more. We thank you for being a part of FPRA and look forward to another great year here in the Pensacola chapter.
If you have any questions on membership or need membership application forms, please contact Michael English at michael.english@coxmedia.com.
This year, we have a few different incentives for current members for referrals:
Referrals: Members who submit a referral lead for a potential new member will be entered into a drawing to receive two free FPRA monthly lunch meetings. You will receive one entry per lead submitted.
Referrals That Join: Members who refer a potential new member that joins FPRA during the membership drive will receive a free monthly lunch meeting and will be entered into a drawing to receive a $50 Visa gift card. The winner of this competition will be determined by the member who has the most referrals that become members during the membership drive.
Top 10 Reasons to Renew Your FPRA Membership
10. NETWORKING - Get another full year of networking opportunities with local PR
Colleagues and more than 1,500 PR professionals thorough Florida.
9. MONEY – If you don’t renew your membership by December 31st, you will be required to re-apply for membership and will be charged a late fee.
8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Get another full year of professional development opportunities including monthly meetings, seminars and the annual conference.
7. JOB OPPORTUNITIES – One more year of access to the on-line job bank.
6. LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Our local chapter offers you the opportunity to
develop or enhance your leadership skills through committee or board service.
5. NETWORKING – FPRA also gives you the opportunity to develop relationships with our allied members such as printing professionals, media representatives, etc.
4. MEMBERS ONLY – access to the state web site (www.fpra.org) provides you with valuable resources including Golden Image entry summaries, discussion forums, statewide job bank and so much more.
3. PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES – Your member benefits include the bi-monthly white paper and access to pr practitioners statewide via the online and printed membership directory.
2. ACCREDITATION/CERTIFICATION – Document your professional knowledge and skills through two standard testing programs – APR and CPRC. Local chapter and statewide study sessions are also available to members.
1. DID WE MENTION NETWORKING? – The most valuable benefit FPRA can provide to your career is abundant networking opportunities. Whether you’re developing relationships with fellow practitioners, allied member or future practitioners (students) you’ll be expanding your knowledge and abilities while making friendships that will boost your career.
Why should I become a member of FPRA?
Membership in the Florida Public Relations Association is a sound professional investment. FPRA is dedicated to promoting the profession and advancing the value of membership in FPRA by providing all members, professional members and student members, with excellent professional development opportunities through materials and seminars designed to offer educational enhancement.
The Pensacola Chapter is one of the largest and fastest growing professional organizations in our area. The chapter recognizes that membership benefits and added value are key to serving our members.