PRSA Gulf Coast Chapter
OCTOBER  2013 
 
President's MessageJudy Bricker

We're in the fourth quarter of 2013 and you know what that means.  It's time to gear up for our seasonal events.  That's why we're bringing an amazing event marketer to you for the October luncheon!  Whether you are a private business, nonprofit or an internal corporate professional - from small to large, your events or any activity you do to draw people to your organization can have that extra sizzle they'll remember.  
 
Sammy Caban is president and founder of Innov8Events Agency in Miami, Florida, and he was a popular speaker at this year's PRSA District Conference in Fort Lauderdale.  Sammy has over 25 years of experience and is renowned both locally and internationally for his knowledge and unique approach for transforming events into spectacular results-driven experiences.  
 
The southwest Florida market is highly competitive.  Give your firm or organization the edge it needs just in time for season. Join us for
   
"Transforming Events into Experiences"  
  • Learn how to create a strategy to design the ultimate event experience.
  • Take away real life examples and case studies of successful experiential events.
  • Most importantly, hear the current trends that are changing the way we experience events.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 22nd!  See you soon!
Judy Bricker 
President
PRSA Gulf Coast Chapter
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Join Us For Our October Lunch N Learn    

 

Sammy Caban

Sammy Caban is the founder of Innov8 Events Agency, an award winning design firm that specializes in creating strategic multi- sensory event experiences.  

 

An award winning designer, professor, consultant and electronics engineer with over 25 years of experience, Sammy is renowned both locally and internationally for his knowledge and unique approach for transforming events into spectacular results-driven experiences.

 

 

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DATE: Tuesday, October 22, 2013
 

Schedule:

11:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.  Networking

11:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.  Lunch 

12:20 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Presentation

 

Cost:

$24  PRSA Members
$29  Non-Members
$27  Non-Profits
$15  Students


*No shows will be billed if no prior notice given and only checks accepted at the door. NOTE: To guarantee seating and meal, reserve online and pay through PayPal by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18th.  No cash is accepted at the door.  Checks are accepted and must be provided at the time of the luncheon.  No shows will be billed if no prior notice given.  Thank you.
   

  

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Board Member Spotlight - Clay Cone

 

Cone Communications

Prior to forming Cone Communications Company, Cone served as Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Communications for TIB Financial Corp., the parent company of TIB Bank. Before that, he was Vice President and Director of Corporate Communications for First National Bankshares of Florida, a $5.6 billion bank holding company with 77 offices stretching from Marco Island to Tampa/Orlando.

 

Prior to his career in public relations, Cone was Senior Business Writer for the Naples Daily News. While with the newspaper, he earned numerous state and national awards in recognition of his work. Before that, he served as a Business and Government Reporter for the Clearwater Sun, a daily circulation newspaper located in Clearwater, Florida.  

 

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Member Spotlight - Margie Hapke
Margie Hapke - Gulfshore Insurance

 

What is your favorite aspect about being a member of PRSA Gulf Coast Chapter?

Being a part of a great network of professionals - who also happen to be incredibly nice and interesting people. Whenever I need a resource, there is always someone in PRSA I can call.

 

What position do you currently hold for Collier Gov?

HA! Let's see... I started in 2002 as the Public Information Coordinator for the Public Utilities Division. In 2009, I took the post of Operations Analyst for the Division Administrator, while keeping the duties of the Public Information Coordinator for the Division. In February of this year, I moved over as the Operations Analyst for the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Division, while keeping the duties of the Public Information Coordinator for the Division. And, since March 2012, I've been assisting the Communications and Customer Relations Department as the primary point of contact for the media for all county government-related issues other than transportation.

 

What is a typical day like in your shoes?

It starts with a two-mile jog with my two-year-old Boston Terrier rescue, Ruby. I check all the news media outlets for mentions and placement, and my RSS and NewsBank feeds for articles of interest or areas where I can pitch a subject matter expert from the water/sewer/solid waste utilities to enhance a story. I field calls and emails from reporters throughout the day on everything from water main breaks to permits for indoor gun ranges to sea turtle nesting numbers.

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Officers/Board Members
President
Judy Bricker
Northern Trust

President Elect
Donna Heiser, APR, Ave Maria School of Law

Immediate Past President
Denyse Mesnik, APR, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.


Secretary
Angela L. Aline, Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB

Treasurer
Kathy Gulvas, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce

Directors:
Membership Retention
Mary Ann Green
magink

Membership Development
Deborah Jonsson, Avow Hospice

Publicity Chair
Russell Tuff
Social-Impact

Program Chair
Clay W. Cone
Cone Communications

Sunshine District Delegate
Cyndee Woolley, APR, C2 Communications

Hospitality Chair 
Kylee Pitts
Avow Hospice

Chapter Historian
Jama Dock

 

Officers/Board Members
President
Judy Bricker
Northern Trust