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Disc jockey Allen Moore, APR put this video together from Monday night's Foundation Funk-tion. Check it out...

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The chocolate break - chocolate chip cookies, double chocolate ice cream bars from Haagen Das and chocolate milk – (yes there were other flavors of ice cream and cookies but they didn’t get my attention) brought people together for a casual review of the days events.

Here are some of the comments during the break…..I’m a strategic person so I liked the keynote this morning. …With these young people, I want to pack them up to do some international PR and get that whole world view. As Americans we are so parochial…it’s not individual faults but our cultural outlook……My primary news source is the economist because I want a broader perspective….

I thought that session on communicating to women was very interesting. Their approach to research was very interesting.

I just had a really great session on diversity…the discussion was great. It’s a challenge as a senior practitioner to find challenging sessions so that was enjoyable. I did one earlier today on marketing to women – and that was very good as well. There are a lot of prejudices that we all have that we aren’t always aware of.

When our keynote speaker said his main regret was that he wished he could be starting out in public relations now…he sounded genuinely wistful. It says a lot about the changes ahead in our profession…. His definition of the economist that he overheard - someone who lacks the charisma to be an accountant – that was great.

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It's no secret that the folks at Gaylord Palms Resort are concerned about every detail which could enhance the resort experience for their guests. Here's an example.

We normally don't feature conference bathrooms on this blog, but you have to check out these sunrise/sunset photos of the innovative bathroom stall lighting. And compact flourescent lights no less! Yep, you guessed it - a "green" latrine.

Earlier this year, Gaylord Palms Resort received the Florida Green Lodging Certification from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

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Jarhead DJ, aka Allen Moore, APR of the Orlando Area Chapter, will be spinning the tunes at tonight's Foundation Funk-tion and Member Mingle.

In this interview, Jarhead gives us a preview of tonight's activities. Click here to listen.

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One of the highlights of the President's Luncheon is the Dillin Dessert. Named in honor of the founder of FPRA, Lt. Col. John W. Dillin. The dessert is sponsored by the Dick Pope/Polk County Chapter.

This year's dessert is a Caramelized Hazelnut Chocolate Terrine, a rich European chocolate mousse with caramelized hazelnuts and bittersweet chocolate glaze, Frangelico Anglaise. Enjoy!

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The annual FPRA Golf Outing took place Sunday afternoon at Falcon's Fire Golf Club, located adjacent to Gaylord Palms Resort. The tournament was sponsored in part by Publix and was coordinated by Steve Shepherd of the Gainesville Chapter and at-large member Jennifer LaTorre.

We had five foursomes this year:

Team #1 - score 67
Dr. Jay Rayburn, APR, CPRC, Fellow PRSA
David Hart
Rick Oppenheim, APR, CPRC
Bill Warren, APR, CPRC

Team #2 - score 64
Reese Riggle
Sarah Templeton
Jan Loomis
Jeff Cooper

Team #3 - score 69
Brad Zachow
Sheila Zachow, APR
Mike Smith
Patrick Smith

Team #4 - Score 67
Lisa Zupko
Lisa Eck
Jennifer Palombo
Mark Mitchell

Team #5 - score 60
Steve Shepherd
Tim Orwig
Daryl Morris
Tim Flors

The winning team was Team #5 (pictured above), followed by Team #2 and Team #1. The putting contest was won by Patrick Smith. Closest to the pin was won by Jeff Cooper. Longest drive was won by Mark Mitchell. Longest putt was won by Brad Zachow.

Click here to view the complete photoset from the golf outing.

Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone who participated! And a special thanks goes out to Alexander and Desiré Shepherd (pictured below), children of Steve Shepherd, who served as our golf outing photographers.

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These alligators and turtles are hanging out in the atrium of the Gaylord Palms Resort. The specially designed habitat, called Gator Springs, is home to 15 juvenile alligators and 30 native species of turtles. They also have several live species of Florida snakes (securely displayed, of course).

The live alligator display is managed by nearby Gatorland.

Children, please keep your hands and arms inside the boat.

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