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Join now for $99
There are many reasons to be a member of TPRA, and right now the price of membership is a motivating reason. Annual membership is now only $99, whether you are a new member or a renewing member. If you haven’t paid your membership or have been thinking about joining, this is a good time to take action. TPRA is also a much more affordable route to maintain your APR. For more information on taking advantage of this reduced membership offer, click here for the online membership form.
TPRA Events Around the State
This spring and early summer, TPRA events are being held around the state. Be sure to sign up for one in your area. Houston, Lufkin, and Austin have recently hosted events. A Dallas event will be held June 15, and a Midland-Odessa event is being planned.
Early Morning Meet the Media
Join us at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 15 at the University of Dallas, School of Management Executive Dining Room (800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080) for TPRA Early Morning Meet the Media. Meet the new editor of the Dallas Business Journal, Juan B. Elizondo, Jr. and the members of the executive editorial staff. Registration, which includes breakfast, is $25 for TPRA members and $35 for non-members. Click here to register.
Webinar Series
TPRA is hosting a webinar series which is affordable and focused on topics that are current to the practice of public relations. The next webinar is “PR & Social Media: Incorporating Facebook, Twitter, etc. into your PR Strategy” 12-1 p.m. CDT Tuesday, May 25. Libba Litton from Whole Foods will be the speaker. Registration closes an hour before the webinar begins. $20 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Register online. We’ve got a great line-up with upcoming speakers such as Dr. Doug Newsom and Jim Haynes, APR, Teresa Henderson from Edelman and our Leadership Day banquet keynote Sylvia Stern.
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Enjoy a Statewide Network
With TPRA, you tap into a statewide network of public relations professionals with varied experiences and backgrounds. When you're stumped, you're only a telephone call away from peers who can offer advice and serve as sounding boards. Attend Top-Notch Conferences and Seminars
Once a year, you can meet your fellow members for a weekend of professional interchange and growth at the annual conference. Plus, several hard-hitting, one-day workshops are scheduled around the state throughout the year. We share our successes and problems, exchange ideas and learn from each other's experiences. We learn new skills and update established practices. We hear about trends and listen to outstanding speakers who offer ways to meet the ever-changing demands of our jobs.
Win Statewide Recognition
TPRA hosts Texas' only statewide public relations awards program. The Silver Spur Awards honor outstanding public relations programs, and the Best of Texas Awards recognize the best in specific public relations activities. TPRA also recognizes individual practitioners who make exceptional contributions to TPRA and the profession through its special awards. These awards include: Golden Spur, Outstanding PR Practitioner, Alan Scott Rising Star, New Member Achievement, Silver Spur Media, Lone Star and new to the awards, the PRFT Educator of the Year award..
Be Listed Among Your Colleagues
When you join TPRA, you'll be listed among your colleagues in the "Who's Who in Texas Public Relations" membership directory. The directory includes member photographs, biographies and honors, as well as information about TPRA and publication of its Code of Ethics. The directory is a source of information to public relations agencies, executive search firms and media, and serves as a valuable networking tool.
Invest in Your Future
Now is the time to make a commitment to your public relations future by joining TPRA if you haven't already done so. You'll discover advantages that you haven't experienced before and find a new family of Texas professionals ready to welcome you.
Take Advantage of the Best Bargain in Texas Public Relations
Your membership dues provide these benefits:
- Statewide professional contacts
- An outstanding annual conference and professional development workshops
- Texas' only statewide public relations awards program
- Picture and biography in "Who's Who in Texas Public Relations" membership directory
- Member discounts on TPRA conferences and sponsored events
- Subscription to TPRA Talk newsletter
- TPRA Tip Sheets
- Statewide publicity for members' achievements
- Monographs on pertinent topics from the Public Relations Foundation of Texas
- Professional achievement awards program
- Opportunities to add to your professional experience by participating in TPRA leadership and on TPRA committees
- A Code of Ethics
