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2008 Strategic Planning Seminar
Proactive Strategies for PR Success

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sarasota Yacht Club
1100 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

The CWC FPRA Special Events Committee has recruited a dynamic group of PR experts to arm you with effective strategies for Communications Planning, Branding and Crisis Communications. Discover how experts have navigated their company, and their careers, through the PR challenges we all face and came out on top. From Cindy Rodriguez who managed media during the largest car accident in recent history to Mel Klein whose 30-year career with FPL has included media and client communications during power outages and pressures of governmental regulation to Jill Saunders who as Director of Bear Relations for Build-A-Bear Workshop® has helped propel the company's image -- positioning it for its recent global expansion into the United Kingdom, Ireland and France.

The full slate of speakers includes:

- Matt Holloman, DeSoto County, Public Information Officer

- Mel Klein, Florida Power & Light, Area Manager & former Manager of Communications Services, Supervisor of Media Relations, Supervisor of Internal Communications

- Cindy Rodriguez, Polk County Board of County Commissioners, Communications & Legislative Director

- Britta Schlager, The Gemesis Corporation, Marketing Manager

- Jill Saunders, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Director of Bear Relations

The Media Relations Seminar cost is $65 for FPRA members and $75 for non-members before Friday, May 9th. After this date, the cost is $75 for FPRA members and $85 for non-members. The event fee includes all sessions from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. as well as a full brunch catered by the Sarasota Yacht Club. To register, pay with PayPal below or call 941.953.FPRA (3772).