1. SUPPORT
2 0 1 5
FPRA
I M A G E
AWARDS
D I V I S I O N D
STUDENT PROJECTS
IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
C A T E G O R Y 5
PUBLIC RELATIONS
CAMPAIGN
F G C U F P R A
INTERNSHIP
FAIR 201 4
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
P R E P A R A T I O N
P R O M O T I O N A L F L I E R
E V E N T P R O M O T I O N
S O C I A L M E D I A P R O M O T I O N
T A B L I N G A T F G C U
S T U D E N T S I G N - I N S H E E T
B U S I N E S S S I G N - I N S H E E T
S T U D E N T H E A D S H O T S
P H O T O S
B L O G P O S T
S O C I A L M E D I A
S T U D E N T S U R V E Y
B U S I N E S S S U R V E Y
P A G E 4
P A G E 6
P A G E 9
P A G E 1 1
P A G E 1 6
P A G E 1 7
P A G E 1 8
P A G E 1 9
P A G E 2 2
P A G E 2 3
P A G E 2 4
P A G E 2 5
E X E C U T I O N
P R E P A R A T I O N
F O L L O W - U P
4. 3
the best way to get ready
for the real world is to
do an internship.
cohen center ballroom
october 7, 2014
7:30 - 8:30 pm
grab your resume, practice
your smile, and get ready to
blow employers away!
P R O M O T I O N A L F L I E R
6. 5
L A R G E P R O M O T I O N A L F L I E R S AT F G C U
Flier on display in the FGCU Cohen Center (student union),
placed at eye vision directly in front of the entrance
Flier on display at the entrance to the FGCU Lutgert College of Business
7. 6
E V E N T P R O M O T I O N - S W F L F P R A
SWFL FPRA’s imPRess Newsletter - SEPTEMBER 2014
SWFL FPRA BLOG - SEPTEMBER 2014
8. 7
E V E N T P R O M O T I O N - B O N I TA C H A M B E R
Hello Chamber Members!
For more information on these announcements and opportunities, you may reply to this email or call (239)
992-2943.
2014/2015 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ANNUAL & EVENT SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Bonita Springs Area Young Professionals are experiencing tremendous growth! They are welcoming
75+ Meet-and-Greet Social attendees, 40+ monthly Wake-Up YP Breakfast attendees, and their event in-
vite list has grown to over 650. If your company is interested in learning about annual and individual event
sponsorship opportunities, see the attached flier, or reply to this email for more details.
2014 BONITA SPRINGS ESTERO EDC ANNUAL REPORT RELEASED
The 2014 Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council (BSEEDC) Annual Investor report is now
available (attached). Read about the great work this organization is doing to provide assistance to busi-
nesses in our region as well as to attract new companies to join our community.
$50,136,421 of economic impact to our region contributed by our major clients
351 total jobs retained/attracted by our major clients
40 new clients assisted and 3 confidentiality agreements in place
Developed regional partnerships and began promoting the area on a national basis
Launched New Responsive Website with increased usability and information
Launched monthly eNEWS with over 1,100 readers per month
For more details, please see the attached Annual Investor Report. If your company is interested in joining
our efforts, please reply to this email or call (239) 333-2332
PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP FAIR – 6 SPACES REMAIN
FGCU public relations and communications students will hold an Internship Fair on October 7from 6:30
to 7:30 p.m. in the Cohen Center Ballroom located on the FGCU Campus. If your company is interested in
participating in the fair, please contact Molly Nurcyzk, FGCU Florida Public Relations Association Student
Chapter President, at menurczyk1826@eagle.fgcu.edu.
Best Regards,
Chelsea Birczak, MBA
Director of Marketing & Communications
Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
25071 Chamber of Commerce Drive | Bonita Springs, FL 34135
P: (239) 992-2943 | F: (239) 992-5011
Chelsea@BonitaSpringsChamber.com | www.BonitaSpringsChamber.com
Announcements & Opportunities for Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce Members
(Email sent on October 2, 2014)
9. 8
E V E N T P R O M O T I O N - B O N I TA C H A M B E R
Good morning,
For more information on these announcements and opportunities, you may reply to this email or call (239)
992-2943.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS IS SEPTEMBER 11 AT GREYHOUND TRACK!
Join us Thursday, September 11 at the famed Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track (10601 Bonita Beach
Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135) and take advantage of the opportunity to market your business and make
connections leading to new contacts and customers! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and a chance to win
door prizes. Click here to RSVP by September 10 at noon.
PARTICIPATE IN FGCU PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP FAIR
FGCU public relations and communications students will hold an Internship Fair on October 7from 6:30
– 7:30 p.m in the Cohen Center Ballroom located on the FGCU Campus. If your company is interested in
participating in the fair, please contact Molly Nurcyzk, FGCU Florida Public Relations Association Student
Chapter President, at menurczyk1826@eagle.fgcu.edu.
ANNUAL MEETING ADVANCE TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS CLOSE FRIDAY
Join us at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa on Tuesday, September 30 from 11:00 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. to celebrate accomplishments from 2013-2014 including the Small and Large Business of the
Year Awards. Click here for advance tickets and sponsorships available through Friday, September 5.
RSVP FOR FINAL SUMMER LUNCH NETWORKING EVENT
Join us Wednesday, September 17 for lunch at Carrabba’s Italian Grill (27220 Bay Landing Drive, Bonita
Springs, FL 34135) and hear from Pelican Landing Dental’s Dr. Rich Gilbert, who will teach you how to pre-
vent conditions that keep you from getting a restful night’s sleep, such as sleep apneas and snoring. We
arrange seating at this unique networking event to ensure you make new professional connections. Click
here to register by September 16 at 8:30 a.m.
FLORIDA CHAMBER SURVEY: HELP GROW SMALL BUSINESSES
Share your opinion with the Florida Chamber for their quarterly small business survey. The survey is anony-
mous and the results are shared with the Florida Cabinet. Take survey.
Best Regards,
Chelsea Birczak, MBA
Director of Marketing & Communications
Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
25071 Chamber of Commerce Drive | Bonita Springs, FL 34135
P: (239) 992-2943 | F: (239) 992-5011
Chelsea@BonitaSpringsChamber.com | www.BonitaSpringsChamber.com
Facebook | Twitter | Blog | LinkedIn | EDC LinkedIn | EDC Twitter
Announcements & Opportunities for Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce Members
(Email sent on September 4, 2014)
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F G C U TA B L I N G C O N F I R M AT I O N
Event Confirmation
Tabling FPRA
Event Reference: 2014-AAJLUF
Event Last Modified: Sep 12 2014 9:59 AM
Title: Tabling FPRA
Current Event State: Confirmed
Requestor: Navarro, Angela Phone: 239-896-6491
Email: anavarro@eagle.fgcu.edu
Scheduler: Robinson, Rebecca Phone: 590-1139
Email: rmsched@fgcu.edu
Organization: FLORIDA PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOC. (FPRA)
Event Occurrences
Tue, Sep 30 2014
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Tabling Fpra Head Count: Exp: 0, Reg: 0
Location Instructions
ZONE 1 LOCATION 1 Layout: Open Space - No Furniture
Music (both acoustic and amplified) is not allowed in this area.
Resource - (Quantity) Instructions
Outdoor - Blue Table - (1) Information tables must be picked up and returned to the Cohen Center Information Booth on the
same day of reservation. Campus Reservations is not responsible for providing carts for table
and chair transportation. If you cannot carry the table please bring additional help or reserve an
information table to be setup in the Cohen Center Lobby (inside). Charges will be applied for
furniture not returned to the Cohen Center Information Booth.
Outdoor - Red Chair - (2) Chairs must be picked up and returned to the Cohen Center Information Booth on the same day
of reservation. Charges will be applied for furniture not returned to the Cohen Center Information
Booth.
Wed, Oct 01 2014
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Tabling Fpra Head Count: Exp: 0, Reg: 0
Location Instructions
ZONE 2 LOCATION 1 Layout:
Music (both acoustic and amplified) is not allowed in this area.
Resource - (Quantity) Instructions
Outdoor - Blue Table - (1) Information tables must be picked up and returned to the Cohen Center Information Booth on the
same day of reservation. Campus Reservations is not responsible for providing carts for table
and chair transportation. If you cannot carry the table please bring additional help or reserve an
information table to be setup in the Cohen Center Lobby (inside). Charges will be applied for
furniture not returned to the Cohen Center Information Booth.
Outdoor - Red Chair - (2) Chairs must be picked up and returned to the Cohen Center Information Booth on the same day
of reservation. Charges will be applied for furniture not returned to the Cohen Center Information
Booth.
Thu, Oct 02 2014
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Tabling Fpra Head Count: Exp: 0, Reg: 0
Location Instructions
13. F G C U TA B L I N G C O N F I R M AT I O N A N D M A P
Report Printed on Sep 12 2014 at 10:00 AM Page 1 of 2
Resource - (Quantity) Instructions
Outdoor - Blue Table - (1) Information tables must be picked up and returned to the Cohen Center Information Booth on the
same day of reservation. Campus Reservations is not responsible for providing carts for table
and chair transportation. If you cannot carry the table please bring additional help or reserve an
information table to be setup in the Cohen Center Lobby (inside). Charges will be applied for
furniture not returned to the Cohen Center Information Booth.
Outdoor - Red Chair - (2) Chairs must be picked up and returned to the Cohen Center Information Booth on the same day
of reservation. Charges will be applied for furniture not returned to the Cohen Center Information
Booth.
Thu, Oct 02 2014
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Tabling Fpra Head Count: Exp: 0, Reg: 0
Location Instructions
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14. F G C U TA B L I N G R E G U L AT I O N S
F:CAMPUS RESERVATIONSProceduresInformation Table Procedures and Rules (incl. Satellite Zone Map).doc
INFORMATION TABLE PROCEDURES AND RULES
A.) INSIDE ATRIUM TABLE (MAXIMUM OF 7)
1. You must check in at the information booth upon your arrival
and confirm your reservation.
2. You can only reserve a maximum of two tables per day.
3. You are not allowed to move the tables.
4. If you arrive more than an hour late for your table
reservation, you will forfeit your reservation and we reserve
the right to reassign the table to someone else.
5. Latex balloons are prohibited in the Cohen Center Building.
If you would like to have balloons at your table, please use
Mylar balloons.
B.) OUTSIDE TABLES
1. You must check in at the information booth upon your
arrival.
2. You must complete the equipment sign out form before
taking any tables and/or chairs.
3. It is your responsibility to set up your own table and/or
chairs in the area that has been reserved.
4. At the end of your reservation, you must return the tables
and/or chairs to the Cohen Center building and go to the
information booth to check off that you have returned the
items.
5. If there are three or more instances where you take the
furniture out of the Cohen Center and do not return it, then
your reservation rights will be suspended.
** Outside tables may not be setup in front of the Wellness Center ** 13
15. 14
F G C U TA B L I N G S C H E D U L E
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to send out an email regarding our tabling schedule from Tuesday, September 30th
to Thursday, October 2nd.
Tuesday, Sept. 30th: Kim from 12:30 to 2:00, Jacob and Molly from 1:00 to 4:00.
Wednesday, Oct. 1st: Jacob to 12:00 to 4:00, Molly 12:30 to 4:00.
Thursday, Oct. 2nd: Kim to 12:00 to 3:30, Jackie 1:45 to 4:00, Vanessa 12:00 to 4:00, Jacob
12:30 to 3:30, Molly 12:00 to 3:15.
Don’t forget to stop by OSI beforehand to print out fliers for the Internship Fair (remember we only
get 50 free sheets a day). If anyone else is interested in tabling on Tuesday or Wednesday please
let me know.
Sincerely,
Molly Nurczyk
President, FGCU FPRA
17. S T U D E N T S I G N - I N S H E E T
Courtney Cravens
Dale Wagner
Ana oliveia
Odessa Sabado
Vincent Dinunzio
Meyz Mathis
Kim
Renee Erickson
Jennifer Erickson
cmcracens2865@eagle.fgcu.edu
dwwagner1518@eagle.fgcu.edu
atoliveia2965@eagle.fgcu.edu
osabado@eagle.fgcu.edu
vedinunzio0530@eagle.fgcu.edu
memethis5131@eagle.fgcu.edu
-
rserickson6483@eagle.fgcu.edu
jlerickson6479@eagle.fgcu.edu
Senior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Senior
Senior
Tabling
Email
Email
FPRA
Flyer
Flyer
Flyer
-
-
PR, MARKETING, AND ADVERTISING INTERNSHIP FAIR SIGN-IN
NAME EMAIL YEAR
WHERE DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE
INTERNSHIP FAIR?
Amanda Kraus akkraus7815@eagle.fgcu.edu Senior Flyer
Alex Kiedinger
Danielle Stanola
Alex Perrone
Julia Barch
Nathan Hellenbrand
Daiana Santos
Emanuel Valdez
Kelsey Berberich
Desiree DeMonlina
Skye Gonzalez
Maria Phidd
Ellen Schiffer
Brooke D'Avanzo
Angie Filian
Joscelyn Bivins
Kaleigh Wells
Victoria matthews
Megan Renne
Megan Bufkin
Savanah Lacey
Michelle Anderson
Morgan Nicla
Sarah Scott
eavaldez1089@gmail.com
kmberberich1182@eagle.fgcu.edu
desiree.speaks@yahoo.com
srgonzalez4292@eagle.fgcu.edu
maria.phidd@hotmail.com
ecschiffer8425@eagle.fgcu.edu
akkiedinger9845@eagle.fgcu.edu
Alex
Briana Jones
Josue Balbrun
Victoria Torregrosa
Jesse Lowe
Laura Van
Daniel Kleer
Chris Mccartney
Mary Kasken
Armani lavarez
Tatiana Rodrigues
Alexandria Clark
Elena thomas
Carly Fleck
Maggie Holling
vhmatthews7338@eagle.fgcu.edu
marenno9829@eagle.fgcu.edu
mebufkin@eagle.fgcu.edu
selacey3188@eagle.fgcu.edu
meanderson7699@eagle.fgcu.edu
ejthomas2950@eagle.fgcu.edu
Dnstano@eagle.fgcu.edu
anperron@eagle.fgcu.edu
jcbarch8457@eagle.fgcu.edu
nrhellenbrand4821@eagle.fgcu.edu
dmsantos6915@eagle.fgcu.edu
kdwells4430@eagle.fgcu.edu
terodriguez7592@eagle.fgcu.edu
arclark0704@eagle.fgcu.edu
arcrlanb@eagle.fgcu.edu
clfleck6489@eagle.fgcu.edu
meholling1493@eagle.fgcu.edu
badavanzo@eagle.fgcu.edu
afilian0187@eagle.fgcu.edu
jnvivins3123@eagle.fgcu.edu
kleer.dan@gmail.com
Senior
Senior
Junior
Senior
Junior
Sophomore
sescott8568@eagle.fgcu.edu
Junior
Senior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Senior
Senior
Senior
bdjones5824@eagle.fgcuedu
jnvalbrun5518@eagle.fgcu.edu
vmtorregrosa6768@eagle.fgcu.edu
loweiesse@comcast.net
laura100411@yahoo.com
msnicola@eagle.fgcu.edu
chrisbmcartney@gmail.com
mlasken@comcast.net
aatavarez@eagle.fgcu.edu
Senior
Senior
Junior
Sophomore
Freshman
Senior
Senior
Senior
Junior
Senior
Junior
Junior
Junior
Senior
senior
Junior
Senior
senior
Senior
Junior
Junior
Sophomore
Senior
Senior
FPRA
FPRA
FPRA
FPRA/class
Poster
Class
Pamela Nulman
Kara Winton
FPRA
FPRA
Joscelyn Bivins
FPRA
Internship
Flyer
FPRA
FPRA
FPRA
FPRA
FPRA
Amy Scott
Lutgert
Class
Class
Flyer in Lutgert Hall
Flyer
Flyer
-
Class/Flyer
Flyer
PR Strategy
PR Research
Principles of PR
Flyer in Lutgert Hall
FPRA
FPRA
Flyer
Flyer
PR Class
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Including the 7 Executive Board members with the names above, there were a total of 55 attendees.
18. PA R T I C I PAT I N G B U S I N E S S S I G N - I N S H E E T
FGCU INTERNSHIP FAIR
NAME
Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.
Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte Behavioral Health
City of Cape Coral - Parks and Recreation Department
Department of Health – Collier County
FineMark National Bank & Trust
Fort Myers Miracle
Germain Arena
Growing Room Child Development Center
Harry Chapin Food Bank
Helpmeet Social
Investors Security Trust
LCEC
Lee County Clerk of Court
Lee County Tax Collector
New Horizons of SWFL
Offshore Sailing School, Ltd.,
PKE Marketing & PR Solutions
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Salty Sam’s Waterfront Adventures
Sanibel Community Association
St. Matthew’s House
Tag This Coupon and Marketing Solution
Tech Company
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
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There were a total of 25 businesses present.
19. Jacob DiDonato
Treasurer
C O M P L E M E N TA R Y S T U D E N T H E A D S H O T S
Kimberly Nall
Vice President
Alex Bautista
Programs Director
Jacquelyn Llorca
Communications Director
Molly Nurczyk
President
Angela Navarro
Secretary
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Vanessa Fernandez - Membership and Marketing Director (photo not included)
25. F O L L O W - U P S U R V E Y: S T U D E N T S
Question 1: What is your major?
(14) Total Answers:
• (10) said Communication (3 specifically
concentrating in public relations)
• (1) said Management
• (1) said Accounting
• (1) said Marketing
• (1) said multiple (Communication,
Marketing, and Advertising)
Question 2: What year are you?
(13) Total Answers:
• (0) said “Freshman.”
• (1) said “Sophomore.”
• (3) said “Junior.”
• (9) said “Senior.”
Question 3: Where did you learn about the intern-
ship fair?
(17) Total Answers:
• (5) said “in class.”
• (7) said “FPRA.”
• (4) said “by flier.”
• (1) gave other response
Question 4: Would you have liked to see different
companies attend the Internship fair?
(16) Total Responses::
• (7) said “Yes.”
• (1) said “No.”
• (8) were neutral
Question 5: Did you find any information provided
through the Internship fair to be useful or beneficial?
(17) Total Answers:
• (16) said “Yes.”
• (0) said “No.”
• (1) were neutral
Question 6: What would you add to the internship fair
next year?
(12) Total Repsonses (free-response comment):
• “Even more internships.”
• “Yes, but I’m graduating in December.”
• “More PR agencies/firms.”
• “Sure.”
• “More advertising opportunities.”
• “More companies.”
• “It was great, maybe more companies/
businesses.”
• “Diverse businesses.”
• “More corporate companies.”
• “More companies having marketing cam-
paigns and a longer fair.”
• “More broadcasting PR please.”
• “Yes.”
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26. F O L L O W - U P S U R V E Y: B U S I N E S S E S
Question #1: Did you have any difficulty finding
parking, the location of the fair, or getting set up?
8 Total Answers:
• (6) said, “No.”
• (1) said, “Not at all.”
• (1) said, “Parking was a little confusing”
Question #2: Roughly how many students did you
speak with during the event?
8 Total Answers:
• (0) said <5
• (3) said 6-10
• (4) said 11-25
• (1) said 25+
Question #3: Did you interview any students for
positions during the internship fair?
8 Total Answers:
• (2) said yes, and I hired a student to fill the
position
• (0) said yes, but I didn’t find the right candi-
date for the job
• (6) said no, but I plan to follow up on contact
information from potential candidates
• (0) said no, and I don’t have any leads from
the fair
Question #4: Would you consider participation again
next year? Why or why not?
8 Total Answers (free-response comment):
• “Yes, if necessary. It’s a great way to get the
organization’s name and brand out to the
younger community as well as possibly obtain-
ing a fresh young candidate that is interested
and qualified to help market the organiza-
tion.”
• “Yes. Good exposure to interns. There has
been no other way to get to the marketing
students.”
• “Yes, I interviewed many interns who were well
qualified for the position.”
• “Yes. More so to support the program than to
recruit for a specific position. It was great to
meet and chat with students but it was diffi-
cult to determine who was ready to work now
and who was looking for future opportunities.”
• “Yes.”
• “Yes, good exposure.”
• “Yes, it was well attended, the students came
prepared with resumes and business cards,
were very professional and were serious
about finding an internship placement.”
• “Yes - but I would encourage students to
be flexible with their internship availability.
Most students said they’re not available until
spring.”
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27. F O L L O W - U P S U R V E Y: B U S I N E S S E S
Question #5: Did holding the internship fair on a
Tuesday work well for your schedule? If not, what
day would you recommend for future fairs?
8 Total Answers (free-response comment):
• “The day, I think, worked well. However,
I think an earlier timeframe, would have
worked better.”
• “Yes.”
• “Yes, it was the perfect day and time.”
• “Yes, but a little earlier would have been
better.”
• “Yes.”
• “Tuesday is fine.”
• “Tuesday worked well.”
• “Yes - Please don’t start the fair so late in
the evening! 5:30 would be a great time for
all business professionals.”
Question #6: Would you be willing to pay a small fee
to participate in next year’s event?
8 Total Answers (free-response comment):
• “A decision to be made by Administration.”
• “Based on this year’s turn out no, but if the
student participation level was greater I
would consider paying $50 for a table.”
• “We are a non-profit, so in turn appreciated
there was not a fee involved.”
• “Probably not. I believe it is a mutually ben-
eficial opportunity. There is already a cost
associated with preparing for the fair, poten-
tial give-aways and time.”
• “Probably not, but if it were very nominal
perhaps.”
• (3) said “No.”
Question #7: What time of day works best for your
business to participate in an event of this nature?
8 Total Answers:
• (1) said during business hours is best; espe-
cially morning
• (3) said during business hours is best; espe-
cially in the afternoon
• (4) said during business hours is best; espe-
cially in the evening, after 5 p.m.
Question #8: Do you have any additional feedback,
suggestions, or concerns about the internship fair?
4 Total Answers (free-response comment):
• “I thoroughly enjoyed meeting potential can-
didates and will recommend other non-prof-
its to participate.”
• “It would be awesome to have rosters for the
student participants (provide it to the corpo-
rate vendors) and for the corporate partic-
ipants (provide it to the students). You can
only gain access to the rosters if you attend
the fair!”
• “If the internship fair is held in the evening
after work hours, it would be nice to start
earlier at 5 or 5:30 p.m.”
• “Maybe offer an incentive for students to
attend? You can ask participants to donate a
raffle prize. It might encourage more stu-
dents to come.”
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28. Division D Category 5, Entry Name: FGCU FPRA Internship Fair 2014
50-Word Summary
Last October, FGCU FPRA held their inaugural PR, Marketing and Advertising
Internship Fair at FGCU. The Internship Fair resulted in 55 students attending, 25 businesses
participating and several students being hired. This Internship Fair was the first to specifically
offer opportunities for PR, marketing and advertising students at FGCU.
