NAPRCA.ORG                          North Alabama Chapter

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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 debates
  • 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

 

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 members only sections of the state website.  

 

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.

 

 

Levels of Membership

 

Active Members

Active membership is open to anyone who is a full-time public relations practitioner, or someone who is exercising full responsibility for his or her employer's public relations activities. Applicants should spend 50 percent of their work time performing public relations duties or be solely responsible for the public relations function of an organization.

 

Active New   $105

Active Renewal   $90


Associate Members

Associate membership is for those in related communications fields with an interest in public relations but who do not meet the criteria for active membership. This category is also good for vendors who benefit from the ability to network and associate with public relations practitioners.

Associate New   $125 

Associate Renewal   $110


Student Members

Student membership is available to full-time college students interested in a career in public relations (usually when there is no local student chapter available).

Student New   $25                   

Student Renewal   $15


Sustaining Members

Sustaining membership is for current PRCA members who have retired from a full-time public relations career.

Sustaining New   $20

Sustaining Renewal   $20


Charter Members

An honorary status to current members. It includes all the privileges of active membership.

Charter Member   $15

 

 

 

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If you're ready for membership, download a membership application or contact one of our Membership VPs 

 

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About PRCA 

 

The North Alabama Chapter of PRCA has more than 80 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.