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President’s message
PRo pics please!

Surely in recent weeks, we’ve all had to make changes to how we work, communicate, and stay healthy. Please know that your Treasure Coast Chapter praises you for how well you’ve adapted. Whether you’re working from home or teaching your child or helping your community—or all of the above, you are a true PRo! 
Please share your photos with us of the way your daily life has changed or how you’ve been spending your time. We would love to share them on our social media handles to show some of our friendly familiar faces and help us reconnect! Please send your photos to Jenny Tomes at jtomes@cityofpsl.com. Thank you!

As we celebrate our 35th year as a chapter, it was important to me as president to facilitate a meaningful community project that would benefit the Treasure Coast. Traditionally, couples give the gift of coral for their 35th wedding anniversary. As a Florida girl, I’m more accustomed to the coral you find underwater versus coral in its gemstone form. And since we are the Treasure Coast, I figured the underwater variety was way more appropriate for this occasion!

So, our chapter’s gift to our community this year is an artificial mini reef to be placed in the North Fork of the St. Lucie River under a dock below the Crosstown Parkway Extension Bridge in Port St. Lucie. This mini reef is capable of filtering an average of 30,000 gallons of water a day and housing 300 fish and 200 crab per year. When placed under the dock, it will create an ecosystem by mimicking the prop roots of a mangrove system, creating an excellent hangout for fish and birds alike. Watch underwater video of existing artificial mini reef and check out the growth!

Our chapter will be selling t-shirts in the next few months, and with the proceeds (approximately $500), we will purchase the artificial mini reef. The funds will also cover the cost of installation. A plaque will be placed on the dock at the reef site commemorating this gift from our chapter. An installation ceremony will be held later this year and I will be working with President Elect Sarah Prohaska to coordinate the event.

ORDER YOUR T-SHIRT HERE

WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBER
 
Please extend a social distanced welcome to Allyn Farach, PRo for hire. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting. 
Our Virtual Image Awards & Happy Hour Celebration was a hit! Nineteen awards were virtually given to our Treasure Coast PRo’s. Watch the replay here.
 
Now’s the time to take the judges’ feedback and freshen up your entry and submit for Golden Image, which are due May 18.
Submit your entry here.
 

We will be presenting the local winners with their physical awards at the FPRA Treasure Coast Chapter Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 8 a.m. at PGA Golf Club.

At this time, we will announce the Communicators of the Year in the following categories: Nonprofit/Government Organization, Corporate Organization, Public Relations for a Special Event, and Crisis. Nominations are due by June 26.
Download online form.
 
Looking for a Leadership Role?
Show your stuff on the Treasure Coast Chapter Board! Serving this chapter of FPRA is extremely rewarding and a great opportunity! Reach out to our current board members to see which position is right for you. The roles and board member contact info are listed here. Check your inbox for more information in the next few weeks.
 
Safely get your steps in at our next cleanup!
Our next Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful (KPSLB) street cleanup will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 9 a.m. at Keiser University. Cleanup supplies and t-shirts will be provided, just let us know what size you need. This is a great way to get your steps in while beautifying our street and keeping your social distance! If you have kids who need volunteer hours for school, this cleanup counts! KPSLB will provide documentation confirming their volunteer time. Please sign up for this event on our website or on Facebook.
 
Change of Date:
Practical Magic Public Relations & Communications Conference

 
Friday, October 23, 2020
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Keiser University in Tradition
Spend the day with FPRA Treasure Coast Chapter!
Incredible speakers! Amazing breakout sessions!
You don't want to miss this event!

Register today!
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