by Carl H. Bernhardt, State Publicity Director

NOVEMBER 2005 -- Now that State Session is over and National Grange is starting on the 14th of November, we should have started planning our years’ activities. In your plans you should include your advertising campaign for the year. This should include getting your meeting announcement in the local newspapers as well as spreading the word to all your friends and neighbors.

Posters are very helpful in advertising the Granges special programs. The posters can be placed in the windows of your local stores or supermarkets. One of the best places to put them is near the store’s entrance or exit. Those members that have access to a computer can use them to make their posters. If you need assistance in getting started making these posters, just contact me. Just call or send me a note.

The mission of the Information Committee shall be to dissemminate information on the activities, programs and services available from the Connecticut State Grange. The committee shall provide the following:

1. Inform the general public that the Grange is a family and community service organization with a special interest in the betterment of agriculture and mankind.

2. Inform the general public of the activities of the Local Granges throughout Connecticut by utilizing the Grange’s website and the Internet.

3. Publicize the “grass roots” Legislative Program of the Grange.

4. Inform the general public of the services available to the members of the Grange:

5. Use the services available as a Membership Development tool.

6. Advertise the various contests sponsored by Committees of the Connecticut State Grange.

7. Keep the media informed of the Community Service work in progress by the local Granges in Connecticut.

8. Publicize the dates and locations of the various Agricultural Fairs that are sponsored by the Granges in Connecticut.