Public Relations & Communications Committee

Role and Purpose
The role of this committee is to improve communication both within the church membership and between the church and the community at large, in keeping with the Mission of the church.
The purpose is to:

• Publicize church events that are open to the community
• Engage local media to share stories about Good Shepherd endeavors
• Edit and distribute the weekly church newsletter
• Present proposals to the Vestry for approval

Responsibilities

• Organize the newsletter  
• Liaise with the Rector and others to ensure an up-to-date website and social media (Belle Schwarzenbach)
• Contact media to publicize church events
• Contact media to share stories about Good Shepherd accomplishments/outreach
• Create and maintain welcome information for visitors and newcomers
• Create and maintain publicity to local hotels and businesses
• Act on approved proposals

Reporting

• A summary report of each meeting will be presented in written form to the Vestry
• Proposals for Vestry approval to be sent to the Rector by the second Tuesday of the month
• Prepare an annual report for the Annual Church Meeting
• Monitor and record expenditure (for future budget setting purposes)

NOT currently in scope due to small committee size
Creation of posters and flyers

Committee Size:     

• Ideally five/six person committee
• The committee appoints the chairperson and a Minute clerk
• The Committee will set a regular day and time to meet each month 

​Suggested tasks to be included in 2018

• Finish developing the website and keep information up-to-date
• Consider adding Spanish content to the website
• Continue training in order to transfer The Call to Constant Contact
• Evaluate the welcome bag for visitors
• Review the list of media contacts
• Create a brief for other committees to use to request PR
• Create a church media kit