@CPRSNATIONAL Welcomes Five New Members to College of Fellows

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Dec 19, 2011, 11:37 ET

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to welcome five new members to the Society's College of Fellows. The CPRS National Canadian Public Relations Conference in Victoria, B.C., June 10-12, will host the annual College of Fellows Luncheon. The new Fellows will be recognized at the Luncheon for their achievement. The 2012 Fellows are:

Marcel Barthe ARP, FSCRP (Quebec)
Diana Barkley APR, FCPRS (Vancouver)
Joanne H. Fortin ARP, FSCRP(Quebec)
Ange Frymire Fleming APR, FCPRS (Vancouver)
Lynn McGregor APR, FCPRS (Toronto)

Established in 1998, the College of Fellows recognizes CPRS members who are proven leaders in their communities and the public relations and communications industry. There are currently 74 members in the College of Fellows, including this year's inductees, and 22 Honorary Fellows. Fellows are appointed on the recommendation of the College's Evaluation and Selection Committee.

To qualify for Fellowship status, a member must have 20 years experience practicing public relations or communications management, be a CPRS member for at least 10 years, and have obtained their accreditation in public relations (APR). The member must also be recognized as having brought a significant contribution to the profession or to the Canadian Public Relations Society.

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"It is with great pleasure that I welcome these individuals into the College of Fellows. The new Fellows, and all Fellows of CPRS, embody the characteristics that represent CPRS' values, mission and commitment to the public relations and communications management profession. I congratulate them on having achieved this milestone in their professional lives."
Pierrette Leonard APR, FCPRS, National President, CPRS
"I sincerely welcome the five just-selected Fellows of CPRS. They will join other colleagues who have made contributions to the industry, the Society and their communities. I am pleased to welcome them into the College of Fellows after their years of dedication."
Bart Mindszenthy APR, FCPRS, Presiding Officer, CPRS College of Fellows

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Founded in 1948, the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is a not-for-profit organization whose members are engaged in the practice, management or teaching of public relations and communications. Members work to maintain the highest standards and share a uniquely Canadian experience in public relations. CPRS is a federation of over 1,800 members across 14 Member Societies based in major cities or organized province-wide. For more information, visit our website: cprs.ca.

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Image with caption: "Lynn McGregor APR, FCPRS - Toronto (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20111219_C7662_PHOTO_EN_8349.jpg

Image with caption: "Marcel Barthe ARP, FSCRP - Quebec (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20111219_C7662_PHOTO_EN_8351.jpg

Image with caption: "Ange Frymire Fleming APR, FCPRS - Vancouver (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20111219_C7662_PHOTO_EN_8343.jpg

Image with caption: "Diana Barkley APR, FCPRS - Vancouver (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20111219_C7662_PHOTO_EN_8345.jpg

Image with caption: "Joanne H. Fortin ARP, FSCRP - Quebec (CNW Group/Canadian Public Relations Society)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20111219_C7662_PHOTO_EN_8347.jpg