District Public Relations Committee

Posted by Maggie Padovani
Welcome to the Rotary District 5170 New Year!  The new RI Presidential Theme, “Rotary Opens Opportunities” is in full swing!
 
We have formed a new  Public Relations Committee with Rotarians who possess best practice skills in promotion, social media, media relations, and branding.
 
The District PR Committee serves as the focal point and resource for District Rotary clubs in need of information and support in:
  • Using Public Relations and reflecting on Public Image campaigns
  • Adequate strategic planning
  • Utilizing Social Media techniques and best practices
  • Website effectiveness
  • Understanding Branding and related best practices
  • Related training to accomplish PR tasks

Committee Goals:

  • Establish relationships with Club PR chairs.
  • Support District Club presence in local communities
  • Serve as a resource for all materials required for District Events and related activities
  • Provide template collateral materials to clubs – i.e. Club Brochure, Newsletter, etc. by linking to the Brand Center (www.rotary.org) and other resources
  • Meet monthly or as needed to address PR/PI updates and club needs
  • Create alignment with Area Governors to collect and disseminate PR information
  • Develop PR workshop/training sessions
 
PR COMMITTEE
 
Maggie Padovani, mpadpr@gmail.com, District Public Relations Chair - District PR Strategic Planning, Branding, Social Media 
 
Mitty Chang, mitty@candeavor.com, E-Club, Silicon Valley Rotary - Strategic Advisor, Website, Digital, Social Media    
 
Paul Phipps, paul@leadnorthamerica.com, Niles Fremont Rotary, Social Media Lead, District Technical Event Support
 
Jon Copeland, jon_copeland@mac.com, Los Altos Rotary, District PR Planning, District Technical Event Support
 
Carlos Pineda, cpineda@RCSKIDS.ORG, Gilroy Sunrise Rotary - Social Media
 
Sandy Mingia, mingia@gmail.com, Los Altos Rotary,  Branding and Social Media
 
Ana Vargas, amvargas@yahoo.com, Santa Clara Rotary – Social Media
 
Brandy Saldana, brandyesaldana@gmail.com, Uptown Oakland Rotary
 
Mary Lynn Pelican, maryingold06@sbcglobal.net, Niles Fremont Rotary, District Photographer
 
Please check out our updated PR pages on the District Website at :  www.rotarydistrict5170.org