CFC Communications Committee Minutes
Tuesday,
May 1, 2007 / 10 a.m.
GSA
Bannister Complex
Attendees: Larry
Hisle, Gail Allen, Toni Castro, Cara Christanson, Quo Tyler & Clarence Lierz
1.
Subcommittees
Discussion / Determine Leads
v
Local
Film:
View national and discuss local video
a.
The Team viewed the
national video and discussed our options to use part or none of it.
b.
A decision was made
to use the generic parts/graphics and tape our own version.
c.
Quo created a script
from the video and Larry rewrote it for our use.
d.
The scene setting
will take place in the FEB classroom and the students will be the FEB. (Pending
approval from the FEB.) Main
characters will be Sandra Champion-Jones and Rodger Matthews discussing what
they/you can do to support CFC.
e.
Filming location
will be at the EPA, hopefully at the July 18 FEB meeting.
v
Graphic
Design: Create graphics to brand and market the Heartland
CFC Theme used in catalog, newsletters, posters and on the website.
a.
The Team viewed the
draft design produced by the USACE and made suggestions.
b.
Larry will present
suggestions to the Cabinet for final decision.
v
Flat
o
Cost / Vendor
o
Start photos & script
a.
Michele Nelson
provided two websites selling life size stand ups.
The Team reviewed and thought they were a bit pricey and are looking for
local sources that might be cheaper.
b.
Larry or Gail will
remind the Cabinet that we need people to be a Flat Stanley and provide
testimonials.
v
Newsletters:
First issue due late May/early June and will focus on Day of Caring
recruitment; additional issues each month Aug through Nov during campaign; and a
close out issue in Jan
a.
Larry contacted the
Chair for Day of Caring and asked for a letter regarding the event and
encouraging participation.
b.
Newsletters will
start in June with the letter and then a follow up issue after Day of Caring to
summarize the event and thank participants.
v
Writing:
Complete
research, write stories and speeches, help with proofreading used in all CFC
Communications
•
Photography: Take
photographs and videos at CFC events and at local charities used in newsletters,
on the website and to produce the local film
•
Special Events Planner: Plan
employee appreciation outings, build team spirit, celebrate accomplishments
•
Federal Employee Appreciation Nights:
(ex: special discounts for federal employees at sporting events)
•
Online Pledging: Program
online pledge card to pilot this year
2.
Future meetings -- The
Team decided to meet on the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m.