Amy, I'm willing to donate the writing of one press release. -Shel >Hi all, > >We're heading into a very exciting spring programming line up, but >are woefully low on PR/Programming help. > >I'm particularly concerned because we are planning a major program >in Holyoke in mid-May with media and state officials that is >designed to showcase all members and unveil our skills survey. It >will be very hard to carry off this program without more backing >from members. > >No task is terribly onerous, particularly when there are many hands >to help. Here is what is needed: > >* PR/media assistance: Media lists exist and there is plenty of >backup from the veterans on the PR/Programming committee. For >someone who wants to make media contacts on a local, regional and >national basis, taking over this job will be ideal. The work is easy >and sporadic. But people who are willing to write releases and do >media outreach even occasionally are welcome. > >* People to open an event: You need to arrive 40 minutes before an >event to ensure all is OK and get a greeting table prepared. > >Please reach me at az at a-zinternational.com if you are interested. > >best, > >Amy Zuckerman >Hidden-Tech founder, co-chair -- _________________________________________________ Shel Horowitz - copywriter, marketing consultant, author, speaker Affordable, effective marketing materials and strategies Sign the Business Ethics Pledge - Help Change the World <http://www.principledprofits.com/25000influencers.html> mailto:shel at frugalfun.com * 800-683-WORD/413-586-2388 http://www.frugalmarketing.com / http://www.principledprofits.com Books: Grassroots Marketing, Principled Profit, others Blog: http://principledprofit.blogspot.com/ _________________________________________________