Lately, I've been thinking a lot about where I am in my professional career. I'm not exactly where I thought I'd be, but I have accomplished several goals and "bucket list" items since college graduations. What about you? Where do you stand? What's holding you back?
Admittedly, I've always made appropriate plans and "to do" lists to accomplish more. I've always believed you must have goals; otherwise, you have nothing to shoot for.
These same thoughts carry over to tomorrow's Leadership Summit with your board of directors. I'm confident your colleagues have your best interest in mind when coming up with this year's plan -- goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics (thanks, APR). But this plan will always be "in action" thanks to follow-up, evaluation, redesign, and constant input. That's where you come in.
We are always open to your suggestions, feedback, and ideas. As a chapter member, you have a voice, and I encourage you to make that voice heard by getting involved, suggesting solutions, creative ideas, and unique ways to make your FPRA experience bigger, better, and brighter!
Until next week, continue to "think FPRA!"
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Thursday Thoughts 9-13-13
Yes, I know it’s not Thursday… but in the spirit of “thinkFPRA,” I send these reminders your way on Friday the 13th so you’ll feel lucky:
Ø RSVP today to reserve your seat at next Friday’s PRofessional Development session with Carrie Hoeppner. She’s the director of communications for the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Central Florida and founder of Wave Media Relations. Her media expertise, PR skills, and PResentation style will benefit all of us.
Ø PRepay your way to save money! Annual PRepays offer the best discount. Advance PayPal RSVPs also offer discounted PRices at least three days in advance – do so before Tuesday @ Noon. Any later than that and at the door, it’s $25 per person, member or guest.
Ø REMEMBER, the session takes place at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocala Conference Center (3600 SW 38 Ave., Ocala, 34474), NOT at the Ocala Hilton. Please note this change for this and future monthly meetings.
Your leadership board is developing some GREAT ideas for this year… I’m excited to bring them your way thanks to your colleagues’ efforts.
And our website’s getting a major makeover – stay tuned to learn how YOU can be part of this endeavor!
Kudos to Toni James, APR, CPRC, who’s returned to the United Way of Marion County as its interim PResident.
Finally, “thinkFPRA” by sharing our PRofessional organization with someone around you. Invite them to next Friday’s session. Communicate your FPRA experience with them. The investment is worth the time, effort, and payout!
Have a great weekend and continue to “thinkFPRA!”
Ø RSVP today to reserve your seat at next Friday’s PRofessional Development session with Carrie Hoeppner. She’s the director of communications for the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Central Florida and founder of Wave Media Relations. Her media expertise, PR skills, and PResentation style will benefit all of us.
Ø PRepay your way to save money! Annual PRepays offer the best discount. Advance PayPal RSVPs also offer discounted PRices at least three days in advance – do so before Tuesday @ Noon. Any later than that and at the door, it’s $25 per person, member or guest.
Ø REMEMBER, the session takes place at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocala Conference Center (3600 SW 38 Ave., Ocala, 34474), NOT at the Ocala Hilton. Please note this change for this and future monthly meetings.
Your leadership board is developing some GREAT ideas for this year… I’m excited to bring them your way thanks to your colleagues’ efforts.
And our website’s getting a major makeover – stay tuned to learn how YOU can be part of this endeavor!
Kudos to Toni James, APR, CPRC, who’s returned to the United Way of Marion County as its interim PResident.
Finally, “thinkFPRA” by sharing our PRofessional organization with someone around you. Invite them to next Friday’s session. Communicate your FPRA experience with them. The investment is worth the time, effort, and payout!
Have a great weekend and continue to “thinkFPRA!”
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Thursday Thoughts 9-5-13
It’s Thursday, which is really Friday eve (or maybe even Friday by the time you read this)! So it’s a great way to start my first email to you as your FPRA Ocala chapter PResident! Each week, you’ll hear from me – sometimes about upcoming events, sometimes about someone’s accomplishments, sometimes about whatever’s PResenting itself as the hottest thought-PRovoking topic.
Our thought for today is “Think FPRA.” It’s our annual theme for the new year (compliments of FPRA PResident Chris Gent, APR, CPRC), and I hope it’s habit-forming for all of us! When you need a helping hand, “Think FPRA.” When you need advice, “Think FPRA.” When you need another set of eyes and ears, “Think FPRA.” When you need inspiration, “Think FPRA.” I think you get the point…
When your e-invite comes for this month’s PRofessional development session, “Think FPRA” -- PRepay and RSVP immediately! If you don’t, you’ll regret it. Here’s why: based on your board’s unanimous decision last month, PLEASE NOTE new policies regarding payment for our monthly sessions. These decisions were made to streamline the RSVP and payment PRocess benefitting our chapter and our new meeting location -- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocala Conference Center (3600 SW 38 Ave., Ocala, 34474):
1. Beginning in September, all members and guests arriving at the door must pay $25 via cash, check or credit at the time of the meeting.
2. Beginning in September, payment options include: PRepayment annually (12 months; no more quarterly PRepays), PRepay using PayPal at least three days before the meeting, or Pay at the Door (see #1 above).
“Think FPRA” as you read our next PRestige newsletter, coming to your inbox shortly. After reading it, “Think FPRA” by sharing it with a colleague.
You’ll hear me mention “Think FPRA” on a regular basis over the next 12 months… I’ll reinforce it as much as I can… I hope you will, too! (something seems to be wrong with the PR keys on my keyboard… they automatically appear bolded and much larger… hmmmmmm…….maybe I need to have this thing checked…)
Our thought for today is “Think FPRA.” It’s our annual theme for the new year (compliments of FPRA PResident Chris Gent, APR, CPRC), and I hope it’s habit-forming for all of us! When you need a helping hand, “Think FPRA.” When you need advice, “Think FPRA.” When you need another set of eyes and ears, “Think FPRA.” When you need inspiration, “Think FPRA.” I think you get the point…
When your e-invite comes for this month’s PRofessional development session, “Think FPRA” -- PRepay and RSVP immediately! If you don’t, you’ll regret it. Here’s why: based on your board’s unanimous decision last month, PLEASE NOTE new policies regarding payment for our monthly sessions. These decisions were made to streamline the RSVP and payment PRocess benefitting our chapter and our new meeting location -- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ocala Conference Center (3600 SW 38 Ave., Ocala, 34474):
1. Beginning in September, all members and guests arriving at the door must pay $25 via cash, check or credit at the time of the meeting.
2. Beginning in September, payment options include: PRepayment annually (12 months; no more quarterly PRepays), PRepay using PayPal at least three days before the meeting, or Pay at the Door (see #1 above).
“Think FPRA” as you read our next PRestige newsletter, coming to your inbox shortly. After reading it, “Think FPRA” by sharing it with a colleague.
You’ll hear me mention “Think FPRA” on a regular basis over the next 12 months… I’ll reinforce it as much as I can… I hope you will, too! (something seems to be wrong with the PR keys on my keyboard… they automatically appear bolded and much larger… hmmmmmm…….maybe I need to have this thing checked…)
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