Good Shepherd Catholic Church
             loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves

               amando como Cristo ama, sirviendo como Cristo sirve
 
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Good Shepherd's Communication Committee

Committee Chair: Janey Trowbridge: (703) 768 9670, janeytrowbridge@aol.com
Meeting time: 4th Tuesday of every month
Subcommittee Chairs:

Web/Multimedia: Meredith Page (703) 339 6183, meredithpage@cox.net
Newsletter: Bill Zaccagnino (703) 360 5517, WZaccagnino@cox.net
External Relations: Thuy Luu-Beams, tlbeams-gscc@hotmail.com

Purpose: The Committee works with the parish leadership and community to implement an internal and external communication system that promotes Good Shepherd’s Vision and Mission.  Click here to view the charter.
Current Activities:
  • Provide guidance on publicizing major upcoming events, including the “Charting Our Future Conversations,” the 2007 International Festival, and the Ministry Fair

  • Expand Web site content on parish activities; upgrade site to enable user interaction

  • Provide guidance on improving Bulletin as communication tool

  • Coordinate Summer 2007 Newsletter writing and production

Past Accomplishments:

Since its establishment in 2005, the Committed has:

  • Published first quarterly The Shepherd’s Watch Newsletter

  • Coordinated publicity in the local press for various parish and community events

  • Expanded Web site content and improved ease of use

  • Conducted and communicated results of Spring 2005 Parishioner Survey

  • Developed external relations procedures for Good Shepherd

  • Developed the Parish Census form

  • Partnered with Facilities Committee to improve the parish’s audio and video capabilities
 

We need VOLUNTEERS with experience and/or interest in the following:

  • Web/Multimedia design

  • Newsletter/document writing, editing, proofreading, lay-out

  • Public relations

  • Organizational communication

  • Photography/videotaping