Gecko utilises a number of communication channels to get our messages out to the community, such as a monthly e-newsletter, media releases, Facebook posts, Twitter tweets, community notices, YouTube, Flickr, and this website.
Such work is overseen by a small team of volunteers who make up our Communications Sub-Committee. You are welcome to join us at our regular meetings! The goals of the committee are to:
- increase Gecko’s profile and ‘brand’ in the community
- better engage the community in Gecko’s activities
- target different markets using a wider variety of communication methods
- influence decision-makers in a positive way towards Gecko’s aims and objectives
Please visit our web calendar for information on upcoming meetings.
All Listed Communications
Communications Portfolio
David Wyatt
The Portfolio:
The Communications team meets as required:-
- To raise the positive profile of Gecko in the community and provide information on Gecko policies and activities
- to develop and maintain effective communications between Gecko and sectors within the community
- Influence decision-makers in a positive way towards Gecko’s aims and objectives
- To improve internal communication within Gecko.
The team consists of volunteers who manage the website, facebook, twitter, e-newsletter, media releases, radio, TV, posters and presentations including stalls.
At present there are gaps in the team which need to be filled.
Vision:
Gecko’s communications will be timely and effective in portraying Gecko Mission to the community and seek to engage community members in active caring for the environment.
Goals for 2012:
- To have a well functioning team with a coordinator and a member responsible for each type of communication.
- To have a consistent “branding” of all communications.
- To have the website and facebook up to date with interesting, attractively presented materials.
- To build the number of subscribers to the newsletter and other media.
- To develop an engaging “ about Gecko” power-point presentation as a precursor to a DVD.
Resources and methods:
The team needs a coordinator and new team members for the following:- radio and TV follow-up, the stalls box, graphic art, powerpoint and DVD.
Development of a consistent brand.
A review of all methods of communications and recommendations for improvement.
The filing system needs reviewing and improving so all communications are easy to find on the Gecko Docs on Dingo system.
Regular meetings of the team either face to face or through emails or conference calls.
Ideas to improve the internal communications so that all volunteers are aware of, personnel and roles, new activities, people, tasks etc.
Representation Portfolio
Rose Adams
The Portfolio:
Representation of Gecko’s vision and aims can be undertaken by any member of Gecko who is designated by the Gecko Board as an appropriate representative by virtue of their knowledge, skills and experience. The representative is expected to be fully cognizant of Gecko policies in their area of expertise, to seek direction and guidance from the Board and to be politely assertive in presenting Gecko’s position. Representation may be of a general nature, ie representing Gecko positively in the community at events or a more formal process of selection for a consultation process by Government or other bodies.
Vision:
Gecko’s mission and policies are known and respected in all sectors of the community and provide inspiration to others to achieve these ends.
Goals for 2012:
- To represent Gecko effectively on the Broadwater Management Consultative Committee in order to achieve genuinely sustainable management of this natural area.
- To represent Gecko positively at all public events
- To ensure the resources required for effective representation are effective and prepared.
- To ensure that Gecko representatives are adequately prepared for their role through training, information giving and support.
Resources and Methods.
Gecko members and supporters with expertise.
Gecko members with sound knowledge of Gecko activities and policies.
Stall information box.
Policies.
Powerpoint presentations.
Gecko will apply for representation on relevant community reference groups; Gecko will respond to relevant community consultations; Gecko will be present at community events with information; Gecko will seek and accept invitations to speak to other community organizations.
