Proclamations
By connecting with your local elected officials, you can have
PH Awareness Month recognized in your community. A proclamation
attracts media attention and helps build excitement in the community.
In addition, the mayor or governor may agree to make the proclamation
signing a photo opportunity.
Steps:
- Find your local elected officials
For a city proclamation, determine who is your Selectman, Alderman,
County Commissioner or City Councilor. This can be done by contacting
the city or town clerk's office and telling them where you live
and asking who represents you. Ask the clerk for the best way
to contact your elected official.
For a state proclamation, contact the governor's office
and ask who should be contacted to request a state proclamation.
- Contact your local elected officials
Call or write a letter to your elected official and tell him
or her about PH and your affiliation with PHA. Tell the elected
official about PH Awareness Month and ask if the council or
the governor would consider declaring November "PH Awareness
Month." You can share a sample
that has been used with success.
- Stay active throughout the process
The board/council may take a vote on the issue, and you should
be present for that vote.
- Publicize the proclamation
Ask the issuing body if they will be informing members of the
press. If not, consider issuing a news release. You can use
the steps in the media section of this Action Kit to guide you.
If press will be there, be prepared to seize the opportunity
to tell them about PH and the proclamation.
- Get a copy of the proclamation
Once the board has named November PH Awareness Month, the proclamation
will become part of the public record and may be read at the
town or council meeting. Make sure to get a hard copy of the
proclamation.
- Tell PHA
Send a copy of the proclamation, media release, and samples
of any press coverage generated to PHA. Upon receipt, PHA will
send you a certificate of recognition and offer the opportunity
to connect with other active members of the PH community.
