Members of The Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO) invite you to join them for the April 23 Lunch and Learn program at AJ’s on the Bayou.

The April speaker is Ken Hair, President and CEO of Children in Crisis, a position he has held for more than 13 years. Hair will talk on becoming accredited in public relations, a process he went through in 2015-2016. Becoming an APR, accredited in public relations through the Universal Accreditation Program, demonstrates a serious commitment to employers or prospective employers and that a PR professional has a high level of experience and competence in the field.

In addition to his APR, Hair was named a Senior Practitioner in Public Relations and is a member of the Southern Public Relations Foundation Hall of Fame, He has a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Education from Southern Illinois University, a master’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in management from Webster University.

Join ECPRO at AJ’s on the Bayou, 200 Eglin Parkway NE, Fort Walton Beach, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, to network, make new friends and participate in the second meeting in the new location. Lunch is $15 for members, $20 for associates of members, $25 for non-members and $10 for students. If you do not want to eat but want to hear the program, the cost is $10. Guests are always welcome and should bring business cards for networking. Don’t forget door prizes and a few extra dollars for business announcements.