Public Relations
Getting Everyone Involved
Bryan R Ogden
Division D Area 42 Director
What is Public Relations?
Public Relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their public.
Goals
Discussion Today
Building a Plan
Responsibilities of the VP PR
Tools
RESPONSIBILITIES
VPPR Responsibilities
Energize your Members!
“No Man is an Island”
Building A Plan
What haven’t you tried that interests you
These don’t work
Avoid these!
These work!
Most of you time and effort
Think of each club member
Know your strengths
What do you want to try?
Know your weaknesses
Know Your Strengths
Repetition build strength
Flex your muscles
Know your Members’ Strengths
Design your plan around your members’ strengths and interests
Remember, the more people you get involved with the execution, the better your chances of success
Know Your Weaknesses
Don’t do these at the expense of activities that are known to work!
Try Something New
Gardening
Fishing
Pottery
Cooking
The possibilities are endless
Build the Plan
Always remember your goal
Focus on your club strengths
Then add something new
Finally, add points you’d like to improve
Tools
Toastmasters International offers a lot of resources to help the VPPR, but don’t stop there
We Can Do It!
Thank you