1. REGION X JOINT FEDERATION MEETING Doris Settle Maxwell, PRO NC Federation of NARFE CHAPTERS September 15, 2009

2. PUBLIC RELATIONS Best Efforts Ideas Experience Problems

3. PUBLIC RELATIONS BEST EFFORTS – MY START Public Relations Workshop presented by Federation representatives Newcomers Session presented by Federation representatives Developed Federation Chapter Scrapbook Competition

4. PUBLIC RELATIONS IDEAS Chapter Scrapbook Competition Glove-compartment envelopes/kits Business-card size magnets Business-card size meeting info Developing outline for proclamations for chapter anniversary celebrations

5. PUBLIC RELATIONS IDEAS (continued) Certificate of Appreciation to chapter program speakers Certificate of Appreciation for owners of chapter meeting locations

6. PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE Need for members that have a desire for the work Need for members that know they are not “office holders for life” Need for ideas and suggestions from the chapter members

7. PUBLIC RELATIONS PROBLEMS – MOVING FORWARD Need more financial resources for travel Promote the use of the local cable channel’s PEG resource Incorporate the thoughts and ideas of current Federation members regarding PR How to best serve as a resource to the Board

8. PUBLIC RELATIONS IN SUMMATION Get involved Talk up NARFE Take advantage of photo ops Look at local venues for recruiting