Florida Public Relations Association

Chapters meet regularly to hear speakers, discuss career experiences and conduct general business.

FPRA was founded in 1938 when Chamber of Commerce executives cut the subject out of their program at a statewide meeting in Jacksonville.

John W. Dillin, publicity director of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, had made the trip to Jacksonville especially to participate in the program.

The group voted to form the Florida Association of Publicity Directors and elected Dillin to serve as president.

The assembly drew representatives of attractions, chambers of commerce, newspaper and radio stations, advertising and display executives.

In addition, FPRA offers an even higher level of professional certification, giving members an opportunity to earn the title of Certified Public Relations Counselor.

The conference will feature speakers from "...leading brands such as Microsoft, Walt Disney World Resort, Royal Caribbean Group, Paramount/MTV Studios and more.

Fields Jr. 1964 – Philip E. DeBerard Jr. 1965 – Robert E. Philips 1966 – Stirling Turner 1967 – James Hunter 1968 – Robert A. Dahne 1969 – Grover Jones 1970 – James Turner 1971 – Doris Wilkes 1972 – Vernon E. Bradford 1973 – L. John Wachtel 1974 – A. Royce Godshall 1975 – Robert G. Jones 1976 – Bea Quigg 1977 – Roy C. Anderson, APR 1978 – William D. Hunter, APR 1979 – J. Donald Turk, APR 1980 – Wm.