The Public Relations Committee

A Statutory Required Committee

The Public Relations Committee is charged with telling the stories of Elksā€™ activities and programs, positioning our Lodge to gain favorable media coverage, building an awareness of the B.P.O. Elks, and even creating a greater interest in joining our organization.

TheĀ Public RelationsĀ Committee is appointed by the Exalted Ruler. The committee is required by Grand Lodge statute and should have no fewer than 3 members on the committee.

Goals of the Public Relations Committee

  1. Community Relations
    Enhancing your Lodge or State Associationā€™s position and participation in the community through outreach efforts mutually benefiting your Lodge and the community.
  2. Crisis Management
    Maintaining your relationship with the public and media during a crisis setting.
  3. Government Relations
    Representing your Lodgeā€™s interests and activities to governing bodies and elected officials.
  4. Internal Relations
    Serving as the conduit for information amongst your Lodgeā€™s membership.
  5. Media Relations
    Conducting outreach and responding to the media on behalf of your Lodge.
  6. Publicity
    Furthering your Lodgeā€™s interests through target-media coverage of your Lodgeā€™s
    messages and events.
  7. A mixture of sales, marketing, advertising, and journalism.
  • Recruiting volunteers
  • Inspiring donations
  • Motivating volunteers
  • Rewarding volunteers
  • Educating
  • Asking for help
  • Social Media
  • Press Releases
  • Media Relations
  • Website Communications
  • Government Relations
  • Charitable Reporting

Public Relations Committee Members

  • Matt Kreamer – Antlers Newsletter
  • Andree Hurley – Website Updates

Contact the Ballard Elks Public Relations Committee: pr@ballardelks.org

Join a Committee

To volunteer to be on our Public Relations Committee or any another committee, please contact: editor@ballardelks.org

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