Last week’s program was presented by Rotarian Kyle Robinson. Kyle’s guest speaker was Cristal Nunez, Public Information Officer for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office. When Kyle introduced Cristal he mentioned that he believes that the HSCO has the best Public Information Office that he knows of because of Cristal Nunez. Cristal Bermudez Nuñez joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2009 and is the newest addition to the Public Information Office. She previously worked in the Community Affairs Office as a liaison for Spanish media, producing brochures for the public, creating video projects, and helping maintain the website and social media accounts. The Public Information Office is responsible for disseminating information to the public and media on a wide variety of subjects, including agency facts, policies and procedures, breaking news stories and interviews with Sheriff’s Office personnel. The HCSO Public Information Office is one of the busiest law enforcement public information offices in the state of Florida. The Public Information Office disseminates information to the public and media on a wide variety of subjects, including agency facts, policies and procedures, breaking news stories and interviews with Sheriff’s Office personnel. Social Media has greatly changed the way public information is disseminated in the past 5 years. There is a lot of “misinformation” out there so it is imperative that the PIO gets the correct information out to the reporters and to the public. The sense of urgency for all news outlets to get the story out as quickly as possible has made new challenges for the PIO. Many reporters believe that it is not as important to be accurate, as it is to be “first” with the story. It is the PIO job to ensure accuracy. A successful PIO requires patience, knowledge and transparency in order to work with the media. Understanding the sense of urgency and being open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week…NO Voicemail…is imperative! Communication is the key to meet with all media to discuss what gets out and what doesn’t. The Hillsborough County Sheriff Office Public Information Office has a great relationship with the media realizing the importance of the commitment to get the information out quickly and accurately. -submitted by Mike Arndt
Club News
Board Member Elections Last week the election was held for incoming board members. Greg Buckner, Randy Larson and Jim Scott were selected to begin 3 year terms on the board next year. Clayton Jenkins was selected finish out the 2 year term being vacated by Doug Watson as he becomes Secretary next year. Doug will be entering into the chair rotation of Sec., Treas. and President over the next 3 years. Congratulations to the incoming board members and Doug. Also thanks to those Rotarians who volunteered to be considered for the board.
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