Ready, Set, Pivot: Fielding curve balls: Dr. Daryl Ward

Ready, Set, Pivot: Fielding curve balls: Dr. Daryl Ward

Cleveland Heights Golf Club (Lakeland)

By FPRA DPPC

Date and time

Thursday, June 26 · 11:30am - 1pm EDT

Location

2900 Buckingham Ave

2900 Buckingham Avenue Lakeland, FL 33803

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

During the summer of 2024, the arts and cultural sector was thrown a major curveball: All of the state art grant funding was vetoed by the governor. In this presentation, Dr. Ward will discuss how he navigated this challenging time - both politically and practically - as he helped secure support funding from local philanthropists. He will outline some strategies he employed and will review how arts and culture experiences shape the quality of life in our Florida communities.

Dr. Daryl Ward is the Executive Director of the Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance (PACA). He served as a public school educator, retiring after thirty-two years. His last tenure was as the principal of a visual and performing arts high school in Lakeland. He has a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Florida with an undergraduate degree in Creative Writing from Florida State University. He has been the Executive Director of PACA for just over three years, working to advocate on behalf of local artists and local arts and cultural organizations.

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FPRA DPPC

The Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) is a statewide organization of more than 1,200 public relations professionals dedicated to advancing the professional development of its members. FPRA is a sound professional investment that opens the door to a world of opportunities.

The DP/PC Chapter of FPRA is made up of more than 60 public relations professionals representing nearly every industry in the area; including government, tourism, non-profit, education, healthcare, financial, retail, agencies and big and small business.

Our chapter includes all levels of public relations practitioners, from students to new graduates to seasoned professionals. This strong network of communication comes together for support and education through monthly membership meetings, professional development seminars, and special events. We are committed not only to the betterment of our profession and ourselves but also to our community. In addition to professional development opportunities, we lend our expertise to a number of community service projects throughout the year.