MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Task of Committee:   Responsible for generating publicity for promoting attendance at meetings or training workshops through the use of trade and professional journals or other publications or newsletters.

Duties of Committee:

·      Promote, coordinate, and support media coverage of subjects and presenters at the NCAFDO Annual Educational Conference.

·      Develop a prioritized work plan (what, who, when) for the Committee’s Media Plan and submit to the Board for review by October 23, 2000.

·      Publicize NCAFDO’s achievements such as workshops and awards, in trade publications and the press.   Provide information about achievements or awards received by NCAFDO members to their hometown newspapers.

·      Work with the Membership Committee to develop a communication strategy and informational materials about the proposed membership category/dues structure.

·     Work with the Membership Committee to further develop and implement the promotional and informational aspects of programs or information targeted toward new members (e.g. mentoring).