About the Chapter

FPRA, now in its 70th year, is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who utilize ethical practices to enhance the public relations profession. www.fpra.org

History:
The Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association includes Flagler and St. Johns counties as well as Volusia and reaches from St. Augustine to New Smyrna Beach, and from Daytona Beach to Deltona. The chapter was established March 1, 1974, as the Surf Chapter, then became the Volusia County Chapter. In November 2007, the chapter name changed again to the Volusia/Flagler Chapter of FPRA.

Membership:
About 55 professionals and students and the organizations they represent. To join, please fill out an application online at the state FPRA website, www.fpra.org (click the button, "Join FPRA), or contact the chapter's V.P. of Membership, Pam Hamlin, at pamh@flcoasttocoastredcross.org.

Publications:
The chapter's monthly electronic newsletter is PR Pulse.

Board/contacts

Award opportunities:

The Volusia/Flagler chapter recognizes annually a Great Communicator in the community. The Great Communicator award is similar to a lifetime achievement award. Other awards offered are the FPRA Member of the Year and Media Representative of the year.

Starting in 2008, the chapter will offer a local Image Awards competition, with many awards available for public relations and marketing practitioners with outstanding projects.

For all but the Member of the Year award, membership is not necessary to apply or nominate someone.

Chapter awards and past winners

Volusia/Flagler Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA)

P.O. Box 9748, Daytona Beach, FL 32120

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