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        Central Washington Area PR Orientation Packet

        To be of service in the Public Relations Committee you must first attend an orientation at one of the regularly scheduled Committee Meetings listed below .

        _Upcoming Sub Committee Meetings
        Area PRC - 1st Sunday of every month
        Ellensburg Adult Activity Center
        506 S. Pine St.Ellensburg, WA
        9:00 am- Public Relations Subcommittee
        10:30 PR Orientation (Includes Phoneline)


        Divisional PR Meetings;
        WENATCHEE
        3rd Sunday of every month
        3:30PM Orientation - 4:30PM Business meeting
        East Wenatchee Fire Station
        377 Eastmont Ave
        East Wenatchee, WA

        YAKIMA
        2nd Wednesday of every month
        7:00PM  Business meeting
        Central Lutheran Church
        1604 W Yakima Ave
        Yakima, WA


        ELLENSBURG
        MOSES LAKE
        (MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON)
        Being of Service in CWANA:
        What is service?

        Our literature says that our primary purpose in Narcotics Anonymous is to carry the message to the addict who still suffers. We do this by being of service. Service comes in many forms and can be undertaken by anyone.


        PR Basics:
        PR Basics contains material from the Public Relations Handbook which has been simplified. It was designed for members who are considering PR service and desire to gain a basic understanding of PR principles. 

        Public Relations Handbook:

        The Public Relations Handbook is a service tool which encompasses various facets of NA public relations including planning, the media, criminal justice professionals, treatment, healthcare, phonelines, internet technology, event planning, fellowship development, and government.

        Much of the Public Relations Handbook’s support material is updated regularly to meet the changing needs of our public relations service efforts. The resource material includes:

        Chapter 2: Core Public Relations Principles
        Chapter 3:
        Effective Services/Planning
        Chapter 4:
        Preparation and Training for Interacting with the Public
        Chapter 5:
        Media
        Chapter 6:
        Criminal Justice
        Chapter 7:
        Treatment
        Chapter 9:
        Phonelines
        Chapter 10:
        Internet Technology
        Chapter 11:
        Event Planning
        Chapter 12: Fellowship Development 


         

        Phoneline Volunteer Packet:

        The Central Washington Area has one of the most up to date Phoneline services to help the still suffering addict in the WNI Region. If you are interested in becoming a Phoneline Volunteer please check out the Volunteer Packet and attend your local Divisional PR Orientation or contact the Phoneline Coordinator at phoneline@cwana.org

        Hospitals & Institutions: H&I is an important service in our Public Relations efforts in NA. Our PR committee carries the NA message of recovery to addicts who, due to incarceration or institutionalization, do not have full access to regular Narcotics Anonymous meetings.

        H&I Basics:

        This pamphlet contains a simplified version of the information contained in the H&I Handbook and has been recently updated to reflect current service practices.

        H&I Handbook:

        Developed based on extensive input from H&I subcommittees throughout the fellowship, this handbook contains material and suggestions that will work in most H&I settings.

        If your are interested in getting involved in the Central Washington PR Committee please attend your local Divisional PR Orientation or the Area PR Committee Meeting.
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