COMMUNICATIONS
     To Support the accurate, timely flow of information between the members of the congregation, the community, and the denomination about the Mission and activities of the congregation.

• Plan and place announcements of congregational activities to the community.
• Support the publication and distribution of the church newsletter.
• Support electronic exchange of information about church activities.
• Ensure exchange of information between UUA and congregation members.
   
  Contact Person: John Cowley
              Publicity and Promotion
                     Mike Melnichak
                     Don Torgerson
   
             Newsletter and Mailing
                     Judy Cowley

                          Connie Hagey

                        Bob Hatfield
                        Linda Hopp

                        Harvey Hopp

                        Dee Phillips                      

                        Bob Phillips

            Web site
                   Alma Hatfield
                   Greg Nooney
                  Thad Sand
                   Bob Yeska
 
            UUA Affairs
                   Marlene Sturdevant

Publicity and Promotion Guidelines

Members are responsible for researching the most cost effective manner to promote the programs, purposes and principles of the First Unitarian Church of Sioux City to the greater Siouxland Area.

• By maintaining a price listing of paid newspaper ads, public radio, or TV spots.
• By discovering free add placements and instructing the office secretary as to the media, placement, and frequency of such ads.
• By providing or arranging interviews when possible with local TV Stations, Newspapers, or Radio.

Newsletter Guidelines

The newsletter, The Voice, is published, printed, and mailed monthly during the regular church year of Sept. through May; twice during the summer months of June, July, and August in June and again in late August. It is mailed so that information will be received by members and friends prior to the first Sunday of each month.

Information and articles to go into each month's Voice need to be mailed, brought in, called in, or e-mailed to the church secretary at least seven days prior to the end of each month so the secretary can get the newsletter drafted, proof-read, printed and copies made in a timely manner.

Web Site Guidelines

Members of this committee work to create or refurbish the web site's appearance and technology as needed and requested, to update the information it contains in a timely manner, and strive to see that it authentically presents our beloved community to the world in a thoughtful, attractive, and informative manner.

Since all web sites are continual "works in progress", conscientious scrutiny, input and suggestions from members and friends is constantly requested and appreciated.

UUA Affair Guidelines

To strive to keep the lines of communication flowing between our local congregation and the district office (Prairie Star) as well as the national organization (UUA). To relay information regarding plans, programs, and trends of which our congregation might benefit and to suggest areas where greater cooperation and coordination with those offices would be to our mutual advantage.

©First Unitarian Church of Sioux City, IA 2008