Working with the Media: A Guide for Volunteer Organizations and Commissions
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NEWS RELEASE
HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION—Date
CONTACT: JOHN MAPLE, HAMPTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT, 000-8564
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HAMPTON NEIGHBORS PLANT MORE TREES
On May 25, 2005, the (name of association) will sponsor the planting of 30 trees in the Hampton neighborhood. This is the fourth tree planting the commission has funded in the last five years. The commission was assisted by a grant from (name of any granting organization) and donations from (names of any donors).
As in the past, volunteers from the community are asked to help with this tree planting. The planting will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Hampton and Plankert Streets. Planting holes will be dug and volunteers are needed to place the trees in holes and cover their roots with dirt. Volunteers are also needed to water and mulch the newly planted trees. Refreshments will be served and there will be opportunities for younger and older children to participate. Please help by bringing a shovel and rake marked with you name.
“Trees provide our neighborhood and municipality with many benefits. Without them our community would not be as attractive, healthy or happy,” says Mayor John Ash.
“My family and I had so much fun at last year’s tree planting,” says Jody Elm, community resident. “It felt really good to help our neighbors and other people in town.”
The Hampton Neighborhood Association encourages individuals, families or clubs to consider helping the residents of the Hampton neighborhood plant trees. “We will be moving our tree planting efforts to another neighborhood next year,” says John Maple, president of the Hampton Neighborhood Association. “Everyone will eventually benefit from each others’ help.”
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NEWS RELEASE
GREENSBURG TREE COMMISSION—Date
CONTACT: JOHN MAPLE, TREE COMMISSION CHAIRMAN, 000-6216
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HERE’S AN OLD SAW: DON’T HIRE JUST ANYONE TO PRUNE YOUR TREES
A local group devoted to preserving trees in our community is urging property owners to use caution when hiring individuals to work on their trees.