Wednesday, December 2, 2009

PRAWNC Hosts "A Holiday Tasting" at the Wine Studio of Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Communicate the warm glow of the season with the Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina (PRAWNC) as it announces its after-hours’ event, “A Holiday Tasting” at the Wine Studio of Asheville on Wednesday, December 16, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

PRAWNC members and their guests will enjoy the opportunity to preview five quality holiday wines, hand-picked by Jessica Gualano, certified wine specialist and proprietor of Wine Studios of Asheville.

“The array will focus on one sparkling, one white and three reds,” Gualano says. “I’m always thrilled to showcase excellent holiday wines, particularly so for PRAWNC.”

This year, PRAWNC members celebrate the close of the year 2009, and the affirmation of the 2010 slate of officers. After the party, event photos will be posted on the group’s blog at http://publicrelationsassociationofwnc.blogspot.com/. And, an online poll will assess PRAWNC members’ favorite wines from “A Holiday Tasting” at the Wine Studios of Asheville.

“The incredible buzz and upward trend-setting image of PRAWNC this year has been precedent setting,” says Amy Fowler-Smialowicz, past-president and 2009 financial chairman. “This is our moment to do our part to enhance Western North Carolina’s economic growth and positioning by advancing and celebrating its communications professionals. It’s been a great year; it’s going to be a great year.”

Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina hosts “A Holiday Tasting” at the Wine Studios of Asheville, Wednesday, December 16, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., the cost is $12 for members and guests. The Wine Studio of Asheville is located at 169 Charlotte Street. For more information or to RSVP, contact Amy Fowler-Smialowicz at: afowler@carepartners.org

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Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina, or PRAWNC, is the region’s premier professional organization for public relations, marketing, advertising and communications professionals since 1983. Learn more about PRAWNC at http://www.prawnc.org/.

PRAWNC is a 501C3 not-for-profit corporation providing practitioners with opportunities for education, collaboration, networking and professional excellence.

PRAWNC announces holiday gift memberships for communications professionals

Asheville, N.C. – Professional development, networking, and collaboration are assets each public
relations, advertising, and marketing professional offers employers in Western North Carolina. Now, thanks to the Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina, or PRAWNC, employers have an opportunity to return the favor.

Communications professionals will be delighted to find a special gift membership to PRAWNC under the office Christmas tree or holiday display, says Sherri McLendon, membership committee member.

As one-time special incentive, $50 memberships given as gifts to incoming public relations “stars” begin in January 2010, for a 25% increase in membership value. Currently, annual membership begins in March. University student memberships are also available at $25.

“To place creative communicators in like company only adds value to the entire corporation, the entire community,” says McLendon. “This gift is truly one which lends support to key public relations and marketing professionals now, and creates connections that may last a lifetime.”

Due to the promise of economic turnaround in 2010, PRAWNC also plans to extend the special offer to members whose dues are in arrears, bringing their membership current and welcoming them back into the organization.

“We’re all in this together,” says Betancourt. “We want each practitioner in Western North Carolina to be able to build a strong network ensuring individual as well as collective success. PRAWNC is committed to making exciting, meaningful connections possible for each of its members.”

New members receive a holiday card with notice of the gift and the giver. A personal letter of welcome from the president and a Certificate of Membership suitable for framing will arrive in January 2010. The limited offer becomes void after January 31, 2010.

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Public Relations Association of Western North Carolina, or PRAWNC, is the region’s premier professional organization for public relations, marketing, advertising and communications professionals since 1983. Learn more about PRAWNC at http://www.prawnc.org/.

PRAWNC is a 501C3 not-for-profit corporation providing practitioners with opportunities for education, collaboration, networking and professional excellence.