I have sat down to start thinking of a 4 week timeline for what needs doing. That involves meetings with a National ranking member of the Gray Panthers. I also have two exploratory (totally lifted that from Jezra) meetings just for learning. Thinking of the over-reaching goal of self dependent work and producing concise messages for businesses is very tantilizing. I love communications and how people influence each others behavior.
One meeting is with a long time friend at a nonprofit who heads their Public Relations activities. The agenda there is to figure out what he's realizing is changing but what principles may be static. Work style, relationship-building and the "pain" of that industry. Next up, a meeting with a very cool and successful businesswoman here in New York City. Roberta is so intelligent and so in your face, it's really very refreshing. A powerful, smart woman in business who can help with direction, planning and overall plan formulation.
I'm really excited to work with a member of the Gray Panthers. It's an organization of senior women who want to introduce a nonviolent approach to social policy issues. Hopefully, website optimization can come from that as their NY chapter page is in need of a huge facelift.
Still waiting to hear back from the Brooklyn Green Party, they are so slow in turn around. Email really needs to be returned within 48 hours, sorry but it's a general rule. PNHP has a meeting next week and I hope to be able to work on the communications strategy there as well. At the Riverside Church, I have contacted Joya (an amazing and kind church member) about any need there. With the political fallout of the current new Senior Minister, Rev. Brad Braxton, leaving soon due to church in fighting there should be great opporunity for PR work. LOL. It's not a fun thought, but honest.
Ok, let's get not just my name but pro bono business help (hopefully leading to paid projects) out there. FB, Myspace and others are very useful to manage contacts. These will never replace (perhaps Webinars come close) direct smiles and handshakes.
