Gwinnett County Public Schools is among the growing employers who will be offering the K.I.D.S. training program to its employees. April 5 Professional Development Seminar Focus on Diversity Communications Communications in an increasingly diverse nation, state, city and neighborhood is the focus of a professional development seminar and lunch meeting on Thursday, April 5. The monthly meeting will follow immediately afterward. Seminar keynote speaker will be Gregory Pennington, Ph.D., consulting psychologist, Atlanta Office, RHR International Company, a leading consultancy firm that specializes in diversity management. Charles Gallagher, Ph.D., professor in the sociology department at Georgia State University, will give remarks on the changing demographics in the United States.
Luncheon follows seminar.
The George Goodwin award recognizes a chapter member for significant contributions to the community through volunteer service at consistently high levels of participation, leadership and achievement. The Dyar Massey recognizes a chapter member who has made a continuing and outstanding contribution to the Georgia Chapter and to the society over a period of years. One lucky member and one guest won two tickets each to an Alliance Theatre production. Getting the most out of PRSA is the topic of new member orientation sessions now being held prior to each monthly meeting. Hosted by the Chapter's membership committee, the 20-minute informal sessions cover professional development opportunities, the website, Chapter awards, committee opportunities, PR resources and research information, and much more.