Sending Announcements for Chapter Meetings

Once a month, the PR Manager sends out an announcement for the monthly dinner meetings for the chapter. The following steps provide a recommended process for sending out the announcements:

  1. Check the STC Silicon Valley website under the Meetings section to find information about upcoming meetings. Link: http://www.stc-siliconvalley.org/category/meetings/
  2. Craft a short (less than one page) overview of the presenter and the presentation topic, using the following best practices:
    • Use a subject line that will pique the interest of the reader (think advertising headline).
    • Address the questions 'Why should I attend?' and 'What is in it for me?'.
    • Provide some background information for the presenters.
    • Provide the location of the meeting and the cost for members and non-members.
    • Include a link to the page on the chapter website with details for the event.
  3. Post your announcement on the LinkedIn STC Silicon Valley group using the Start a Discussion option. Link: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=137239
  4. Create a post on Twitter.
    • Go to www.twitter.com and log in as 'STC_SVC', password 'STC-svc' (case-sensitive).
    • Include essential information, such as the date of the event, the speaker's name, and the speaker's topic.
    • Use a URL shortening service, such as www.tinyurl.com or http://cli.gs, to create a short link to the STC Silicon Valley website page with the meeting information.