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The Members of the North Alabama PRCA:

We Know People

Have you looked at the job titles that make up our membership in the North Alabama Chapter of PRCA? Some of them may surprise you:

Environmental Awareness Officer.  Communications Strategist.  Director, Planning & Economic Development.  Director, Guest Relations & Volunteer Services.  Communications Manager.  Account Executive.  Instructor.  Public Relations Manager.  Marketing & Public Relations Director.  Events Manager. Director of Special Projects. Director External Communications. Owner. Operations Manager. Communications Specialist. Business Development Officer. Executive Director. Consultant. Vice President. Freelancer. Director of Creative Services. Dean. Funds Development Officer. Copywriter. Director of Technology/PR. Deputy Chief of Public Affairs. Community Relations. Senior Business Advisor.

We could continue, but I think you get the idea. 

We are a group of connected business people with an uncommon breadth of background and experience, brought together by a common purpose: 

  • To expand our knowledge through learning 
  • To hone our skills through ethical and effective practice 
  • To prove our worth to employers by deliberately and consistently increasing the value of our through measured results

PRCA does many things for its members.  But bottom line, we promise to:

  • Keep you up-to-date on the latest developments that relate to public relations, such as new tactics, technology or issues
  • Share industry best practices, tips, and tricks about PR, so that novice and experienced practitioners alike can get the inspiration and knowledge to help them successfully launch and maintain that next project
  • Highlight case studies from folks like you, so that the interesting work you're doing can get the attention it deserves in the public relations community and so we all learn from each other

You want that, don’t you?

And as you can tell by the list above, you don’t have to have “PR” in your job title to be eligible for and benefit from membership in the Public Relations Council of Alabama.  If you're considering membership, talk to us.

We know people.  And they’re people you should know, too. Stay connected to PR professionals with an invigorating calendar of professional development opportunities for new practitioners as well as the seasoned pro.

Download a new member application.

Questions?  Contact Dawn Speegle, 2010 Chapter President

 

 

Why Join?

 

PRCA gives plenty of ways for members to meet PR peers, exchange ideas, and become more involved in the organization and community. 

 

Networking
Monthly luncheons, professional workshops, annual conferences and social events give members many opportunities to share and grow.

 

Professional Development
Meetings, workshops and annual conferences showcase engaging, informative speakers talking about topics of interest to all levels of PR professionals.  Plus, we strive to host at least one local professional development workshop each year and the state hosts at least one workshop open to all PRCA members. Workshops are open to non-members, but PRCA members usually receive a discounted rate.

 

Online Statewide Membership Directory

Become a member and get access to the real-time statewide membership directory on the web.  It is just one part of several other sections of the state website's members only area. to access, go to PRCA Online, click on the Members Only tab to the left, and use your login information.  

 

Recognition

At our annual state conference, PRCA recognizes our members’ best work with Medallion Awards.  The regional Southern Public Relations Federation also honors members with Lantern Awards.

 

Leadership

North Alabama chapter needs seventeen leaders to fill the board each year.  The state PRCA organization has ten more opportunities for leadership.  Special events like the state conference and community service projects give other opportunities to serve.

 

Code of Ethics
All members of PRCA have agreed to abide by a Code of Ethics and do their part to uphold and further the state of the public relations profession. Go to the SPRF web site to review the Code of Ethics.

 

Accreditation
Once meeting a few simple criteria, members can take a nationally recognized, universal accreditation exam -- that means more recognition and often, more pay.  Find out more at the SPRF site on accreditation. Accredited members are designated by the initials “APR” after their names.  


Community Service
PRCA often selects local non-profit organizations to receive free public relations assistance with promotional campaigns, event planning, media relations, communication material and communication strategy. We do not provide fundraising support.

 

 

 

 

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Questions about Membership? Email Dawn Speegle

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About PRCA 

 

The North Alabama Chapter of PRCA has more than 70 active members who work in the North Alabama and Southern Tennessee area.  Full-time PR professionals, those with some public relations responsibility, students pursuing careers related to PR, or professionals interested in PR but working in another field may also apply for membership.