Chapter News

Message from your President

It has been an exciting year for this PRSA chapter. We produced meaningful educational programs and had lots of fun doing so. We formed new bonds and expanded our influence. We put together an outstanding Palm Awards competition and program event and honored deserving work and individuals. Just scroll down and see what we’ve done in 2019.

It has been my pleasure to serve you as president and serve with committed and engaging chapter officers and committee vice presidents and other exceptional volunteers. Because of our work, chapter membership grew by 10 percent in 2019 and our treasury has a higher balance than when we took office. A few members achieved Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) with the help of our robust accreditation preparation workshops. We lowered the chapter dues for students and retired members beginning in 2020. And, we will be succeeded by strong leaders voted in by you, ready to take the helm in 2020.

As the saying goes, "There is no 'I' in team." These 2019 achievements happen because there are volunteers who stepped up and said, "Yes, how may I help?" There are many rewards for being involved in our chapter leadership, but by far, it is the bonds of friendship that are formed while serving.

Yours truly,
Karen Galanaugh, APR, MSM
2019 President, Palm Beach Chapter
Public Relations Society of America

P.S. Our final 2019 event is a private party for outgoing and incoming chapter officers, committee vice presidents and past presidents. We will convene for a celebration holiday dinner at The Wanderers Club in Wellington on December 5, 2019.

Past Events

November'S Meeting: Crushing it on Camera with Media Trainer Dave Aizer

We love all the tips for on camera success with Media Trainer Dave Aizer. For more photos of the luncheon, go to facebook.com/PRSAPalmBeach

October'S Social: PR Yak-Yak co-hosted with Gold Coast Pr Council 

Great seeing old friends and new faces at our annual social event with Gold Coast PR Council. Check out the rest of the pictures at facebook.com/PRSAPalmBeach! 

September'S Meeting: Ten Ways to Get Sued, Lose Clients and Disgrace Yourself

Program on ethics and law for communicators presented by Karen Galanaugh, APR, MSM with John Deveney, APR, Fellow PRSA and Chuck Suits, APR, Fellow PRSA at the September 2019 meeting of the Palm Beach Chapter of Public Relations Society of America. We learned about: Invasion of Privacy, Libel, Consent to Record, Plagiarism, Copyright Infringement, Safeguarding Confidences and more.
See more photos on FaceBook @PRSAPalmBeach

Ethics & Law Program Attendees: (L-R) Dr. Carol Bishop Mills, Director of Florida Atlantic University School of Communications and Multimedia Studies; Rebecca Seelig, APR; Chuck Suits, APR, Fellow PRSA (Presenter); Trudy Suits; Karen Galanaugh, APR, MSM (Program Creator and Presenter); and Joseph Abreu, APR

JULY's SUNSHINE DISTRICT CONFERENCE Hosted by Tampa Bay PRSA Chapter

Palm Beach Chapter members at Sunshine District Conference in July 2019.

More photos on Tampa Bay's PRSA Facebook page. 

2019 PRSA Sunshine District Radiance Awards Winners

June's Gathering: Social for Social Sake 

Free skills builder program for those interested in discussing, learning and solving challenges using social channels. Thank you social yoda, Michael Sherman of The Interactive Imprint.

May's Meeting: WPTV Studio Tour and Meeting of the Media

WPTV graciously hosted our Chapter for a tour and meeting with the media. Informative and fun! Loved having our PBA's PRSSA students attend. Fresh eyes!

Palm Awards 2019 Event Video

For event photos, please go to our Facebook Palm Awards 2019 Album! #palmawards2019