Marion Parker, Chairman
978-433-6749
MParker40@ymail.com


Sharing the best kept secret - “Who is the GFWC of Massachusetts ? “

How do we tell everyone about GFWC of MA?

• Submit news about Club activities to area newspapers.   Most have a calendar of local events.    Post meeting dates & locations, invite the public to come.  Community project or event?  Invite someone from the press.
• Cable TV – local public access channels
• Town/City locales – if your town/city has a website, is there a community information section where meeting dates and activities can be listed.    Also bulletin boards in places such as libraries or community centers.
• Information brochures/handouts – Great brochures are available in the Marketplace at www.gfwc.org.  They are inexpensive.  All of them have space to include contact information (some are even pocket size to carry in your purse).  You can also create your own to highlight some of the achievements of your own club!  Great things to hand out at any event.  
• Club Website – keep it updated.    Have a link from the GFWC of MA website to your own club page.  **** Don’t forget to include the address in news articles, flyers & PSAs ***
• Use GFWC and the GFWC emblem in any club material (press releases, flyers, etc)
• Wear your membership pin – great conversation starter.  

Ok… we know how to share the secret, but what do we say & how should we say it?

• Use the GFWC Stylebook (available on www.GFWC.org).  It contains GFWC’s mission statement, proper emblem usage and guidelines on useful phrases & messages to use when writing about your own club’s activities
• Press Release Templates

How do we work with Public Relations & Communications?

• Let them know about upcoming events
• Someone writes an article about the club – PLEASE send a copy
• When in doubt – JUST ASK FOR HELP !

The goal is for EVERYONE to share the SAME message about GFWC of MA!

Any questions please contact: Marion Parker 978-433-6749 or MParker40@ymail.com