FPRA 79th Annual Conference

The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Golf Club provides an open 18-hole course designed by two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman and his team. With a special emphasis on preserving the area's well-balanced ecosystem, the sprawling course offers enjoyment on all levels: not only is the course breathtakingly beautiful with an array of natural elements such as wetlands, ponds, cypress heads and live oaks but it also offers a variety of course enhancements such as closely mowed turf, wide fairways, generous landing areas and short roughs to provide fair play and overall enjoyment.

The golf outing is not included in conference pricing, and is an additional $95.

Click here to buy your ticket online or fill out the form here.

A private reception for FPRA conference goers will be held at Universal Orlando Resort’s Sound Stage 33, followed by a chance to explore Diagon Alley! Sip a frozen Butterbeer, let your wand find you at Ollivander’s or even exchange your money at Gringott’s. Unless you’ve got a time-turner handy, you won’t want to miss this event!

For this event, the FPRA chapters have been sorted into the four Hogwart's houses. Click the name of your house for the Facebook group. Nature Coast, Central West Coast, Capital and Ocala Chapters are in Gryffindor. Space Coast, Gainesville, Lake County and Northwest Florida Coast Chapters are in Slytherin. Pensacola, Tampa Bay, Orlando Area and Dick Pope/Polk County Chapters are in Hufflepuff. Volusia/Flagler, Jacksonville, Southwest Florida and Treasure Coast Chapters are in Ravenclaw. If you identify with a different house, join the one you like best! You can even follow this link to take the sorting quiz on Pottermore.

Casual attire should be worn to this event, and house-themed clothing is recommended! 

Guests are welcome to roam the Universal Orlando Florida park until it closes at 10 p.m., but can not enter Universal's Island of Adventure park. Rides at Universal Orlando Florida include Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D, The Simpsons Ride, Shrek 4-D, Revenge of the Mummy, E.T. Adventure, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, Men in Black and more!

For registration for this event only, click here! 

Bus Schedule:

5:45 p.m.
Badge pick-up for tickets into the park
Bus boarding begins at The Ritz-Carlton parking lot

6:35 p.m.
Bus departs promptly at 6:35 p.m.

10 p.m.
Bus boarding begins at Universal Studios

10:30 p.m.
Bus departs promptly at 10:30 p.m.

View the attached PDF for the food provided at the event. A cash bar will also be available, accepting credit and debit purchases.

This event is sponsored by HALO Branded Solutions - view their Powerpoint presentation 
Transportation is provided by Kissimmee Utility Authority
Sponsored in part by the Orlando Area Chapter

Join your fellow PR professionals for a fun networking reception after your first day of conference.

Click here for more information on the The George Washington University's award-winning Strategic Public Relations Master Program.

This reception is sponsored by The George Washington University

Sponsored by the Pensacola Chapter

Join fellow conference attendees for an elegant champagne toast to our 60th Anniversary of the Golden Image Awards. Enjoy the reception with our Association’s current and former state presidents. Arrive early for pictures. 

Formal evening dress is recommended for this event, as it precedes the Golden Image Awards Banquet.

Sponsored in part by the Gainesville Chapter