FPRA MISSION:
The Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida.

FPRA VISION:
To be Florida’s most respected public relations organization.

Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural FPRA Tampa Bay Scholarship Classic held Saturday, March 12 at the University of South Florida 's golf course The Claw. Forty golfers participated, and the chapter was able to provide one $500.00 scholarship to a USF public relations student. FPRA Tampa Bay received over $21,000 worth of in-kind sponsorships, including valuable premiums from JetBlue Airways, Razor Golf, RootsWines, Inc. and the Print Shack. The chapter also netted a small amount to apply toward a foundation or to next year's Scholarship Classic.

Thanks to all of the players, volunteers and sponsors who made the 2005 FPRA Tampa Bay Scholarship Classic possible. Learn more about the event and view photos by visiting our web site: www.fpratampabay.org . We hope to see you all next year!

 
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LOCAL IMAGE AWARDS BANQUET
HAWAIIAN STYLE

Don't miss the 2005 Local Image Awards Banquet on Wednesday, April 20 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Sheraton Suites, Tampa Airport, 4400 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607 . Join us as we laud your public relations peers while in a Hawaiian like paradise. The luau and networking begin at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner and the awards at 7:30 pm. Dress in your Hawaiian best. Special guest, Jen Holloway, of Bay News 9 will serve as our master of ceremonies.

The FPRA Image Awards is a tiered competition beginning at the chapter level with the Local Image Awards which recognize outstanding public relations programs, and encourage and promote the development of public relations professionalism.

Tickets are $50.00 per person. RSVP by Friday, April 8 to Rebeca Searcy or call 813-727-0692.

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