The Public Affairs Committee builds and conducts public relations for the Chapter in our region. They inform regional media, primarily newspapers, of Chapter events and activities, issue press releases, and follow up with the media to obtain good coverage of our programs and people.
Specifically, the committee:
Increases business and public recognition of the chapter and the Society
Publicizes STC goals, programs, and services to members, prospective members, and their management
Obtains details of each monthly meeting and publicizes the meeting well in advance through the newsletter, Web site, flyers, and outside media
Publicizes special events and workshops held by the chapter
Establishes a liaison with other STC chapters
Establishes a liaison with chapters and branches of other communication organizations
Assists in gathering and preparing material for the STC public relations competition
Helps prepare promotional material as needed for the chapter’s projects and events
Develops publicity for the chapter and its activities
Supports other committees by preparing and dispensing press releases, brochures, special mailers, and other publicity–oriented materials
Publicizes members’ accomplishments within STC to employers in employee publications
Prepares the chapter’s entry for the STC public relations competition