Public Relations Committee Focuses on Community Awareness

Posted by Terri Stefnik 
 
 

The Public Relations Committee has outlined the following priorities for the 2011-2012 Rotary year:

 

Community Visibility: Maintaining a presence at the Mukilteo Chamber and participating in community events (e.g. Night Out Against Crime, Lighthouse Parade).
Press Coverage:  Our goal is to get as much coverage as possible in the Everett Herald, Mukilteo Beacon as well as the South Everett Beacon, including weekly “Student of the Month” coverage, Fund Allocation Committee grant presentations, and fundraising efforts (e.g. auction,  golf tournament).

Website:  Bill Murray is taking the lead in updating and adding new material. Please contact PR Chair Terri  Stefnik or Bill with ideas for content.

Newsletter: The Scuttlebutt is alive and well thanks to the response to our "editor-of-the-month" concept. Al Aldrich will be taking over for Fred in October. A sign-up sheet is circulated at meetings. Contact PR chair Terri if you would like to help perpetuate this valuable communication tool for the club. Training in the use of “Clubrunner” software will be provided.
Logo Wear: We are pursuing pricing and samples for a new offering of Rotary logo wear; stay tuned for more information on that. There are still a few t-shirts available (Rotarians at Work). Terri has them for sale.
Project Publicity: Any committees working on an event that will need PR support, please contact Terri with the date and details ASAP so that the committee can plan, publicize and support your efforts!

Brochures and Business Cards: We have club brochures and business cards if you need them for promoting our club to prospective new members or when soliciting sponsorships.

 

The committee is still open to additional committee members. This might be a good way to get our new members familiar with all that goes on in the club. We welcome ideas and input from the membership. Anyone is welcome to attend our next meeting on October 18, 5:30 at Little Red Schoolhouse. Alternatively, send Terri an email with your input.