Mid-Year Brings Virtual Membership Mixer, PD Sessions
It’s hard to believe it’s July already. On one hand, where has the time gone? On the other, many of you are probably already over 2020, right?
It has definitely been an interesting year for all of us, but hopefully, it has challenged you to think and act in new ways, learn additional skills and pause a bit to reflect on what is important in life.
While we may not meet in person any time soon, that hasn’t stopped your board from continuing to provide members with professional development, idea swaps, mentoring and networking opportunities. It has not stopped us from addressing diversity & inclusion challenges, having difficult conversations and taking action. It has not stopped our community from valuing PR professionals and beginning to hire again — as our Job Bank has seen an uptick in recent weeks.
Be sure to register for our upcoming events, including a virtual Member Mixer, monthly program and PD webinar:
- Thurs., July 9, 5:30 p.m., Member Mixer. Grab your favorite beverage, hat, sunglasses and Hawaiian shirt and join us for a free virtual hangout — tacky tourist style;
- Thurs., July 16, 9 a.m., monthly program, “Communicating in Real-Time to Business Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” featuring Laureen Martinez, APR, Orlando Economic Partnership, discussing media relations efforts and other marketing tools the Partnership has used since the onset of COVID-19, such as webinars, podcasts and videos; and
- Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m., webinar, for APRs interested in learning more about applying for the College of Fellows, presented by our one-and-only Geri Evans, APR, Fellow PRSA. Registration information and more details to come.
Stay tuned to the website and social channels for more details on our Fall programs.
As always, we welcome your feedback and ideas. Looking forward to “seeing you” soon. Stay healthy and safe!
Rich Donley, APR
2020 President, PRSA Orlando Regional Chapter
