Membership Application : Join FPRA : Florida Public Relations Association :FPRA

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Agency Association Corporate Counselor Education

Financial Government Healthcare Tourism Utility General

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Voting Memberships:

Individual Professional - Individuals professionally qualified by education or experience, who devote at least 50 percent of their working time to public relations activities and pay their own dues. The membership belongs to the individual.

Institutional Professional - Any organization, corporation, governmental agency or similar institution may join and appoint representatives who are professionally qualified by education or experience and devote at least 50 percent of their working time to public relations activities. The organization pays the dues and owns the membership.

Multiple Professional Institutional - Any organization, corporation, governmental agency or similar institution may join and appoint several representatives who are professionally qualified by education or experience, devote at least 50 percent of their working time to public relations activities and are employed in the same building. Multi-professional members are eligible for lower dues and lower annual conference registration fees. The organization pays the dues and owns the memberships.

Retired Professional Membership: Any professional member who has retired from the full-time practice of public relations for profit and has reached 62 years of age or more, shall be eligible for retired professional membership.

Non-Voting Memberships:

Allied - Any person, either as an individual or representative of a firm or corporation, interested in the activities of the Association and in an allied field of the public relations profession, is eligible for allied membership. As with professional memberships, if the individual pays the dues, he or she owns the membership. If an organization pays, the membership belongs to the organization.

Associate - A person professionally or academically qualified for professional membership but who is temporarily not actively engaged in a public relations position. This membership is available for a maximum of one year.

Student - Full-time students enrolled in accredited institutions of learning and interested in public relations. Student memberships run from September 1 - August 31. Students are not required to submit a resume; however, it is recommended.

If you have questions regarding membership or need assistance in completing this application, telephone 941-365-2135.

Florida Public Relations Association Code of Ethics

As a member of the Florida Public Relations Association, I subscribe to the belief that inherent in the practice of public relations is the obligation of a public trust which requires of these principles that a member shall:

Conduct his or her professional life in accord with the public interest.
Exemplify high standards of honesty and integrity while carrying out dual obligations to a client or employer and to the democratic process.
Deal fairly with the public, with past or present clients or employers and with fellow practitioners, giving due respect to the ideal of free inquiry and to the opinions of others.
Adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and truth, avoiding extravagant claims for ideas and words borrowed from others.
Not knowingly disseminate false or misleading information and shall act promptly to correct erroneous communications for which he or she is responsible.
Not engage in any practice which has the purpose of corrupting the integrity of channels of communication or the processes of government.
Be prepared to identify publicly the name of the client or employer on whose behalf any public communication is made.
Not use any individual or organization professing to serve or represent an announced cause, or professing to be independent or unbiased, but actually serving another or undisclosed interest.
Not guarantee the achievement of specified results beyond the members direct control.
Not represent conflicting or competing interests without the express consent of those concerned, given after a full disclosure of the facts.
Not place himself or herself in a position where the members personal interest is or may be in conflict with an obligation to an employer or client, or others, without full disclosure of such interests to all involved.
Not accept fees, commissions, gifts or any other consideration from anyone except clients or employers for whom services are performed without their express consent, given after a full disclosure of the facts.
Scrupulously safeguard the confidences and privacy rights of present, former, and prospective clients or employers.
Not intentionally damage the professional reputation or practice of another practitioner.

Approved in 1987 as proposed by the North American Public Relations Council (NAPRC), replacing 1959 code of ethics.

FPRA Membership Dues:

Individual Professional:

$75.00 or $250.00*

Institutional Professional :

$75.00 or $250.00*

Multi-Institutional Professional (first member):

$75.00 or $250.00*

Each additional member:

$70.00 or $250.00*

Allied Individual/Institutional:

$75.00 or $250.00*

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Plus $35 processing fee for each new member:

+$35

* Dues include next fiscal year

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I hereby apply for membership in the Florida Public Relations Association. I certify that I spend more than 50 percent of my working time in public relations activities. I further pledge, if accepted, to abide by the Code Of Ethics of the association. My check or MasterCard/Visa authorization for the appropriate amount is attached. I understand that $12 of my annual membership fee will go toward a subscription to FPRA INFOfax, FPRA’s bimonthly publication.

By checking this box I agree to the above statement.

STATEMENT OF SPONSORS:

As a member in good standing of FPRA, I have read this application, talked with the candidate, familiarized myself with the candidate’s activities and reputation and affirm that the candidate meets all requirements for membership.

By checking this box I agree to the above statement.

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Application must include sponsors’ agreement, and must be approved by your local chapter prior to forwarding to the FPRA State Office.