PRSA-Georgia's Monthly Luncheon With Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

ATLANTA, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The June monthly luncheon of the Georgia Chapter-Public Relations Society of America (www.prsageorgia.org) will be a conversation with Shan Cooper, Lockheed Martin vice president and Marietta (GA) site general manager, and Johnny Whitaker APR, Lockheed Martin's director of communications in Marietta, as they discuss communications and the role it plays in influencing key business decisions, driving employee engagement, supporting members of the U.S. and international armed services, and identifying new growth opportunities for the world's largest defense contractor.

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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is home to some of the most recognizable military aircraft in the world, many of which are (or were) built at the company's Marietta site, from proven cargo planes to stealth jets.  With multiple domestic and international customers, thousands of employees, hundreds of community partnerships and four operational aircraft lines, there's rarely a moment where communications doesn't play a key role at Lockheed Martin's Marietta site.

Prior to the luncheon, there will be a morning seminar on Pinterest.

Danica Kombol, managing director at Everywhere, will lead an interactive 101 session to learn how this social platform can apply to your company or client's brand.  Learn how to harness the power of Pinterest and leave the session knowing:

• What Pinterest is and how can you leverage it for your company or client's brand
• How companies, both large and small, are using Pinterest to gain recognition, drive traffic and boost business results
• Key considerations for including Pinterest in your proposal as a communications tool
• How to use Pinterest to pitch stories
• How to engage Pinterest users to create brand ambassadors

Seminar, 9:15 a.m. Registration, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Seminar

Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Registration, Noon - 1 p.m., Lunch and Program

Location:  Maggiano's-Buckhead, 3368 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326.

Seminar:
Regular Cost: PRSA|GA member $39, Non-member $59 (register by June 11, 5 p.m.)
Late Cost: PRSA|GA member $44, Non-member $64 (register by June 12, 5 p.m.)

Seminar details and registration:  http://bit.ly/ITqZF7

Luncheon:
Regular Cost: PRSA|GA member $39, Non-member $59 (register by June 11, 5 p.m.)
Late Cost: PRSA|GA member $49, Non-member $69 (register by June 12, 5 p.m.)

Luncheon details and registration:  http://bit.ly/Iy8mEY

About PRSA Georgia
PRSA|GA (www.prsageorgia.org), the second-largest local chapter in the national society, consists of some 850 professionals throughout Georgia.  Its mission is to enhance the profession, provide continuing education and offer networking opportunities for its members.

The Chapter has monthly meetings as well as nine Special Interest Groups (Corporate & Employee Communications, Healthcare, Independent Counselors, Leader Board, Multicultural Communications, Nonprofit, Technology, Travel & Tourism, and Young Professionals) that meet at various times.

The Chapter supports nine PRSSA (student society) groups at the following colleges:  Berry College (Rome), Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta), Georgia College & State University (Milledgeville), Georgia State University (Atlanta), Georgia Southern University (Statesboro), Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw), Savannah State University (Savannah), University of Georgia (Athens), and University of West Georgia (Carrollton).

SOURCE Georgia Chapter, Public Relations Society of America