Chapter involvement builds camaraderie and friendships!
There are three ways to apply for FPRA membership. Click one of the buttons at the bottom of this screen.
APPLY ONLINE: Click this button to complete an application online at the state FPRA website. You can choose to use a credit card or request that the state FPRA office contact you with payment options
PRINT OUT AN APPLICATION: Download a printable application and submit it with your resume and the application fee to the Central West Coast Chapter Vice President of Membership. See VP of Membership contact info in box at right.
MEMBERSHIP INQUIRY: Submit your name or a prospect's information by filling out the brief online questionnaire to receive chapter communications, e-newsletters or request application details. Use the comment box to identify your request. The VP of Membership will contact you with application information.
A resume is required with all applications. Click here for a simple resume template which identifies the necessary content.
Tough economic times inspires outreach to members – our FPRA chapter announces a new “scholarship” program to assist current members affected by a slow economy to maintain membership. We don’t want to lose members who might have difficulty paying annual dues, so have created an assistance scholarship. There are two opportunities for financial assistance – a one-time, full payment of annual dues and a partial payment that may be awarded more than once. Details are contained in the description of the program and the application. If you have questions, contact Sponsorship/Scholarship Director Tricia Foster; (941) 308-3162.
Click here to download the Scholarship Application. View our policies here.
Approval Process
All materials (application, resume and payment option) should be received before an application is reviewed. The Board of the Central West Coast Chapter reviews applications and resumes regularly.
Sponsor signatures are collected by the VP of Membership, who notifies you when your application is approved by the board.
The VP of Membership submits the approved application to the state FPRA office for final processing and posting of the new member's name and contact information on the password protected area at www.fpra.org.
Login is currently the FPRA member's last name as the username and business phone number (xxx-xxxx) as submitted on the application.
Please be sure to submit a copy of your resume and application fee payment preference.
Benefits Members Enjoy: 
- Access to mail or email contact info for all state members (over 1500) or specific chapter members. Create Excel files through step-by-step prompts.
- Pay reduced fees for chapter professional development luncheons, special events, and state conferences.
- Network with local, state and national public relations and organizational leaders.