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Just a reminder that if you have not done so, please click here to participate in the FPRA Space Coast Chapter member survey. It has been a few years since we’ve surveyed our members, so your responses are extremely important.

Just a few minutes of your time will help our next slate of officers and board members to plan events, programs and professional development opportunities for the next year. You can remain anonymous if you prefer. Each and every response is very helpful! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call Linda Herridge 321-867-4611.

Our annual FPRA Community Leaders for Literacy Corporate Challenge Spelling Bee is almost here.

Wed., August 20, 2008
Florida Tech - Gleason Auditorium
5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Spectator Admission: $5
Food and refreshments
Proceeds will benefit the Rolling Readers organization

Each year our chapter holds this fun event to raise funds for a very worthwhile organization in our community - Rolling Readers. The money buys books and materials for their educational programs that help those in need of reading instruction.

Form a team and have some fun! (don’t worry, its group spelling). Or come and cheer on your favorite organization. For more information call Ann Colchin at 321-452-9242. Download an entry form here>

Wow…a great forum today with Karen Breakell, APR, from Nemours. Terrific case study information and perspective from a senior level practitioner that all of us can take back to our respective jobs. Her summary of Nemours entry in the Orlando marketplace challenged her (and the entire communications team) with a wide range of issues demanding a wide range of strategies. Remember her critical points for us:

1. Make sure that your work is helping the leaders in your company fulfill their business goals.
2. Make sure that you establish solid relationships with key individuals such as legal counsel, who may be working on the same issue from another perspective.
3. If you work with vendors, make sure the relationship is one of true partnership: that you each are working hard to fulfill goals and EACH win credit for success or failure.
4. Use data to help you in both external and internal efforts to solidify your core messages and support your recommendations.

Thanks to all of you that dedicated time to your professional development today and supported this program. See you next time!