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 FPRA state annual conference dates, '08

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Communicating through Facebook, MySpace

Social networking" is not a new term. It has been around since the '50s but only came into common use in 2004, when Facebook.com introduced itself as a social networking Web site, according to Jeannie Dellutro, one of two speakers at a June 10 luncheon of public relations professionals in Daytona Beach. [complete story]

 Spokesperson Training prepared PIOs for hard times

 What is newsworthy? It could be something new, timely or timeless, but essentially it is whatever a reporter or editor decides is news, according to John Babinchak II, former business editor/bureau chief of the Orlando Sentinel and managing director of Carlman Booker Reis (CBR) Public Relations in Maitland. Thanks to our committee and to our Sponsors! Presenting Sponsor:Florida Hospital

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Installation of new FPRA officers

Tuesday, August 12, noon
Daytona Beach International Airport Volusia Room
600 Catalina Drive, Daytona Beach
$20 members; $25 nonmembers, walk-ins; $18 students.

Join your fellow PR pros and help us celebrate a new chapter year and a new board of directors! Check-in and networking will begin at 11:30 a.m., and lunch will be at noon.

Incoming FPRA State President Lanette Hart, APR, CPRC, will share her vision and goals for FPRA and induct the Volusia/Flagler Chapter's new board members.

Hart has more than 17 years experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing communications, and journalism. She is vice president of global marketing and corporate affairs for Bank of America. She will be the first African-American to serve as state president of FPRA, starting in September.

Registration must be made by 4 p.m. Friday, August 8. Cancellations made after 10 a.m. Monday, August 11, will be billed. You may register online here, or contact Karen Chrapek at (386) 523-1440, ext. 124, or Karen.chrapek@ntf.org

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