American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Texas
Public Relations
Plans of Work
2007 - 2008

Mission Statement: To work collaboratively with all units in Texas to create, implement and support a proactive communication network that advances the objectives of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Public Relations Committee Members

Division I
Nancy Guthrie - guthrie2@sbcglobal.net

Division II
Rita Redd (Chairman) - ala113@consolidated.net

Division III
Joan Swiatkowski - JoanALAUnit554@aol.com

Division IV
Nancye Whitson - nancyew@swbell.net

Public Relations Goals for 2007-2008

Please review National Plans of Work for details to submit entries for National Competition. http://www.legion-aux.org/MO-Programs/PublicRelations/index.aspx

Public Relations Recognition & Awards

Awards will be given in the following categories:
All Entries Must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2008

Unit Overall Public Relations Award – A Special Award will be given to the Unit with the best overall presentation of their PR work during the year. Entry must be typewritten in narrative form, not to exceed 1,000 words. Presentation may include copies of articles, newsletters, pictures of displays, events promoting the unit programs, speeches to other organizations, or any other examples of public relations. It can be in book form, poster form, or PowerPoint. This is not the same as the National Award.

Press Book - Follow National Guidelines and be sure to include narrative. If you want press book entered in National Competition, Return postage must be included. If it is to be included in National Competition, it must be received by the Department PR Chairman no later than April 30, 2008. If entry is for Department competition only, it can be brought to Convention as in the past.

Community Display – An award presented to the unit with the most unique community display setup in any location other than an American Legion Post home. A photo is required with a narrative of less than 250 works, displaying where and when the display was used, and how it was created.

Web Site – Web Site entries will be judged as follows: 33% each for design, ease of use and content. We site URL, web master name and full contact information constitutes an entry.

Junior Public Relations – An award will be given to the Junior group for the best published press or media coverage for a Junior activity or project. Copies of articles, newsletters, pictures of displays promoting the event, or any other examples of public relations may be included in the entry. A new Annual Report Form is also being revised for DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS Award Entries ONLY. If you want to enter any NATIONAL competitions, please print out National Report Form from National Plans of Work web site and complete as outlined in the instructions.