HISTORIAN /MEDIA RELATIONS


  • Historian and Media Relations Chair - Robbin Seeberger, rseebergerauxvfw@gmail.com, 253-209-2205
  • Social Media - Robbin Seeberger and Rose Green, wecareaboutvets@gmail.com, 360-908-2987
  • Website Administrators - Robbin Seeberger and Tom Huffman, jthuffman@comcast.net, 360-232-8186 
 
The Historian & Media Relations Program encompasses memory keeping and collecting the five Ws: the who-what-where-when and-why of an Auxiliary. Members involved with this program compile and chronicle memories and events in written format, photographs, memorabilia and print news/video clips. They also spread the word about our valuable National Programs and share how we are making a positive impact in the lives of veterans, service members and their families in thousands of communities across the country.
 
Social Media
Facebook - VFW Auxiliary Department of Washington
How to create a Facebook Reel  (pdf)
  
Share our Story - We have to continue to find creative ways to showcase the work we do to support veterans, their families, and the community.
  • Get to know your local newspaper, radio, and television reporters.
  • Share information at community functions and meetings you might attend.
  • Share on your auxiliary’s social media.
  • Request to post information on:  
    • Post’s website or social media
    • Dept of WA Auxiliary social media
    • Local social media pages with large followings which align with event effort and mission.
    • WDVA events (www.dva.wa.gov/calendar) to submit your event to the calendar)

Department President Travels: If you have pictures and information from Department President Tracie's travels, official visits, and other official functions feel free to email Robbin 2-3 pictures, the date, event / activity title, and a short write up on the adventure. Your assistance will help to capture her year of history. 

For key Historian & Media Relations materials

·       Publicity Tools & Press Releases

·       Sample Photo Release Forms

·       Sample Speeches for Memorial Day & Veterans Day

·       Speaker’s Bureau Tool Kit

·       VFW auxiliary Emblem Branding Center

 Go to  vfwauxiliary.org - Log in to MALTA and find information under MEMBER RESOURCES-HISTORIAN & MEDIA RELATIONS.


Websites Information - Does your auxiliary want to start their own website like this one? 

 

Additional resources are available through MALTA