Are You Ready for the APR?

APR is a mark of distinction for public relations professionals who demonstrate their commitment to the profession and to its ethical practice. Candidates earn accreditation based on broad knowledge, strategic perspective and sound professional judgment.

The APR workshops begin September 8 and all interested candidates are invited to attend. This one-hour workshop is an orientation to the APR process and covers these topics:

• APR Overview

• Study Guide

• Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

• Application Process

Monday, September 8, 2008 at 6 p.m.
Bennett & Company
230 N. Westmonte Drive, Suite 1000
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Visit the official Web site of the Universal Accreditation Board www.praccreditation.org for the Candidate's

Process Chart for the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations and the Eligibility Form.

About the APR Workshops

APR workshops are free of charge to all active PRSA Orlando members and are held weekly (Monday evenings) from

September 8 through November 10 at a convenient time and location for participating candidates. The one-hour

sessions are led by seasoned APR facilitators to guide a discussion of core topics that will be covered on the APR

written exam. The workshops are not required 'classes' but rather a professional development networking group of mentors prepared to help you succeed.

Downloadable PDFs

• Fall 2008 Workshops and Key Dates
• Your Guide to Accreditation Fall 2008

Additional Resources

Quick Start
August 22, 2008
1 - 4 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Orlando
APR Prep and Information Session

Learn more about studying and preparing for the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations. This session, presented by Merrie Meyers-Kershaw, APR, Fellow PRSA, is offered at no charge to all members of PRSA Sunshine District chapters. For more information, please contact:

Maintaining Accreditation

Just as you, a public relations professional, must always be alert to ways to improve your value to your organization or clients, so too is Universal Accreditation Board committed to finding ways to make the APR credential more valuable for all of us. That’s what Accredited members charge us with every day.

After a thorough study of the current maintenance program and points schedule, we saw a clear opportunity to continue to encourage APRs to pursue more lifelong learning opportunities. These changes also bring the APR credential more in line with credentialing programs for other professions that place a very strong emphasis on professional development and lifelong learning. In fact, practitioners in a number of other professions only earn credit toward maintenance through continuing education activities.

To maintain your Accreditation, you should have accumulated points in continuing education, professionalism or public service within a three-year period. Click here for everything you need to maintain your Accreditation and get involved in the Universal Accreditation Program.

http://www.praccreditation.org/currentAPRs/index.html

Got Points?

Serving as an instructor at a seminar, workshop or program on public relations, membership of the Chapter local committee and special participation in activities such as mentor, professional advisor, and newsletter editor all count toward your three-year maintenance period.

If you are interested in volunteering your time and talent in support of the APR process, please contact Laura E. Richeson, APR at 407-478-4040 or LRicheson@bennettandco.com.