Need a shot of PR? Well then, we have it for you! Mark your 2009 calendars to visit PRVille to unwind, network and get a shot of great ideas for advancing your communications career.

CONFERENCE WEEK IN PRVILLE WAS AWESOME

From your host, the North Florida Chapter of PRSA: THANK YOU to all who participated, sponsored, exhibited and presented at PRville.

You are the BEST.

For participants: watch your e-mail. You will receive the conference directory and an evaluation survey. Please help us make next year’s conference the best by providing your feedback this week.

Just a few of the comments received:

“A round of applause for the PRSA North Florida Chapter for their outstanding effort in organizing PRVille. From the opening reception to the dramatic stories of the US Airways Flight 1549 to the inspirational messages shared by Dayna Steele, the 2009 Sunshine District Conference was a first-class professional development opportunity that connected PR professionals from around the State of Florida and beyond and provided them with exceptional content that we could all use.” – Andrea Finger, Media Relations, Walt Disney Resort and chair, PRSA Sunshine District

“We all got some once-in-a-lifetime experiences, whether in a locker room, on the field, at the PD sessions or singing along with our rock stars. The North Florida PRSA chapter raised the bar very high.” – Leslie Backus, secretary, PRSA

“I had an awesome time in PRville! In the words of Liz Lemon from 30 Rock, “I want to go to there.” And, I’m so glad I did. It was truly a fantastic District conference.” – Lorelie Johnson, Manager, Public Affairs and Communications, Bright House Networks.

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

2010 Sunshine District Conference: Be a PR Star
June 17-19, 2010
Jupiter Beach Resort, Jupiter, FL

PRSA Palm Beach will host the 2010 Sunshine District Conference on June 17-19, 2010 at the Jupiter Beach Resort in Jupiter, FL. Pack your business cards and swimsuits and prepared to “Be a PR Star.”

The 2010 conference will feature nationally known speakers and programming instructed by leading experts in the profession. Sign up to the PRSA Palm Beach 2010 Conference list to learn more information as it becomes available.

For information, contact Joseph Abreu, APR at .

BELOW, PLEASE FIND HISTORICAL PRVILLE INFORMATION

Where
At the Omni Jacksonville Hotel and the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
When
Thursday through Saturday, June 18-20, 2009
Why
Experience our special blend of Southern hospitality. In Florida, the further North you go, the further South you go!

Highlights

PRVille - Speakers You Won’t Want to Miss
PRVille - Speakers You Won’t Want to Miss

Peter Shankman, Dayna Steele, The Hudson River Landing, The Peanut Crisis and more – all at PRVille 2009

Full Exposure – Managing the Media When There’s No Place to Hide – Opening Session, Friday morning
Learn how the FAA and NTSB handled the Hudson River Landing on that chilly day in January.

Peter Shankman – Friday Luncheon
It’s not Web 2.0. It’s not Web 3.0. It’s Simply Life.
From the beauty of Will It Blend, to the utter simplicity of the amazingly successful HARO, Peter will touch on all facets of social media, marketing, and “non-traditional ways of thinking.”

Resumption of Consumption: How the Peanut Industry Is Getting Back on Its Feet – Friday afternoon
Before it was swine flu, 388 people were infected with Salmonella Typhimurium in 42 states. The culprit? Peanut products. Learn from the experts how to pick up the pieces and rebuild after the devastating effects of a widespread product recall.

Dayna Steele – Saturday Breakfast and Closing Session
Find Your Inner Rock Star: Build Your Stage for Success
Be sure to attend Saturday breakfast to learn the four essential steps to becoming a rock star in everything you do; discover the one thing that will keep clients and customers coming back for more; and, once and for all, find out what it really takes to develop key relationships!

Speaker list

Mark Dvorak, APR
Mark Dvorak, APR
GolinHarris
Roberta Reid Doggett, APR, CPRC
Roberta Reid Doggett, APR, CPRC
University of North Florida
Todd Lynch
Todd Lynch
St. John & Partners
Raffaela Marie Fenn, ABC
Raffaela Marie Fenn, ABC
National Peanut Board

For information on all speakers: PRVille Speaker List.

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