The Public Relations Committee

A Statutory Required Committee

The Public Relations Committee is charged with telling the stories of Elks’ 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.

The Public Relations 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 Association’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 Lodge’s interests and activities to governing bodies and elected officials.
  4. Internal Relations
    Serving as the conduit for information amongst your Lodge’s membership.
  5. Media Relations
    Conducting outreach and responding to the media on behalf of your Lodge.
  6. Publicity
    Furthering your Lodge’s interests through target-media coverage of your Lodge’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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