2025 PR & Comms Summit Program - Electronic Edition - Manual / Resource - Page 4
Monday, August 4
7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Registration Open
7:30 - 8:20 a.m.
Coffee & Networking in Base Camp
Gatlin 1 Registration
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Enter through the Peaks of Wisdom Hall and enjoy a variety of stations inside our Base Camp. Start your day
with a cup of coffee or tea at the FPRA Café sponsored by Sachs Media. Decorate your own custom bag with
PR-and-communications-themed patches available at the FPRA Store. Play a game at Camp Summit sponsored
by Georgia Pacific. Peruse books inside the Library Pod sponsored by the Florida Public Relations Education
Foundation. Gather friends for a selfie at the Content Creator Pod sponsored by Premier Sotheby’s International
Realty and Notified. Learn how you can enter to win a custom Gator license plate at the Chompion’s Peak Pod,
sponsored by the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications. No matter what you decide,
you’re bound to have fun with your colleagues and friends at the PR & Comms Summit Base Camp!
Peaks of Wisdom Hall
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Words of Wisdom Wall, sponsored in Memory of
Joseph S. Grano, Jr., MBA, Founder of Next-Mark, LLC
Write and share your take-aways, words of wisdom or encouragement,
each message crafted to inspire.
Glue Force
These Central West Coast Chapter members are ready to answer questions about Glue Up,
our membership app for FPRA. Learn how you can manage your membership, register for events,
engage in the FPRA community and so much more.
7:30 - 8:10 a.m.
Past Presidents’ Council & Business Meeting
Boardroom
All past state presidents in attendance are invited to enjoy breakfast and discuss matters related to the Association.
8 - 8:20 a.m.
First-Time Attendee Orientation
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Is this your first time at FPRA’s annual conference? Learn tips to get the most out of the premier communications
and public relations conference in Florida. This orientation, hosted by Kacie Escobar, MBA, APR, and Hunter
Carpenter, MA, APR, is designed to provide you with valuable insights and offer an opportunity to meet others and
find inspiration as your journey begins.
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Welcome & Annual Meeting
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Come together as VP of Annual Conference, Elise Ramer, MBA, APR, CPRC, opens the PR & Comms Summit.
During this year’s Annual Business Meeting, led by FPRA State President, Julie Frey, APR, CPRC, the membership
will vote on the presented slate of officers for the 2025-2026 year.
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