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GFWC Newsletter Contest

Does your club have a newsletter going out to members keeping everyone informed of GFWC news, club projects and upcoming events? Think about entering it in GFWC's Club Newsletter Contest!

One lucky club will receive a $50 award at the GFWC Annual International Convention next year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

To enter submit a printed copy of the newsletter - making sure it has the following:

• On Front Page - Official GFWC emblem & mention of membership in GFWC
• Contact information for at least one member (must have e-mail address, telephone number and/or mailing address)
• Clearly dated during the report year
• A cover letter stating

• club or state federation president's name & contact information
• Name and contact information of person submitting entry
• Number of members in the club
• Approximate number of people receiving the newsletter
• Essay of no more than 250 words describing how the club utilizes the newsletter

Don't have a newsletter yet? It's never too late to create one!

"Any publicity is good publicity"

As a new club year begins, don't forget that it also means more opportunities to "Share the Best Kept Secret". Don't limit yourself to just newspapers. Use the internet (Facebook or your own club website),
local cable stations, fliers, signs ... the list is endless. Keep copies to create a Publicity Book for your club.  In March, think about sending it in as an entry for the Publicity Book contest! The winning club from GFWC of Massachusetts will have their book displayed at the GFWC Annual International Convention and have the chance to win up to $150.00 !

Tips on "Sharing the Best Kept Secret"

• Find out who handles community news at your local newspaper. Introduce yourself and share information about GFWC (ex. a copy of your club newsletter, links to the State & International web sites, GFWC Club Woman Magazine, WHRC brochure). Invite them to your next event.
• Use sites like Facebook to let people know about club activities
• Host an event and invite the public to attend. It can be as simple as helping the library with a used book drive. Use your imagination!
• Take advantage of working with any of GFWC Partners or Resource organizations. Many are already in your own community.
• Talk to people! Clubwomen are the best example of who we are & what we do.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

To learn more about the Newsletter & Publicity book contests, find sample press releases, and many other suggestions on promoting GFWC, check out the 2010 - 2012 manual on www.GFWC.org, the GFWC of Massachusetts website www.GFWCMA.org or contact Communications & Identity Chairman Marion Parker, via email mparker40@ymail.com or by phone at 978-433-6749.