Natick Rotary Sprocket 3/10/15

Marc led us in the pledge, Verna played “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”, Vinny T. gave our Invocation, Thankful for spring.

GUESTS/VISITORS: Stew Brandt

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

President Judy announced that:

· Rotary PR Expo March 20th in Boxboro, MA: Let Judy know if you want to attend

· Mother’s Day- Strivers Mother’s Day 5k on 05/10/15

· Judy is putting a Rotary Team Together

· Posts and Brochures available for display

· CPR Sign-Up

Wednesday 3/25/15 – 6:30-9pm; Wednesday 4/1/15 – 6:30-9pm; Monday 4/13/15 – 3:30-6pm; Thursday 5/7/15 – 3:30-6pm; Tuesday – 5/19/15 – 6:30-9pm and Saturday – 6/6/15 – 1-3:30pm

· Natick Common Street Church is now Natick Spiritual Center

· 05/31/2015- Temple Israel Honoring Arnold Zaltas

· 03/19/2015- Next Open Door

· Tour de Natick Yard Signs- Let Steve Brayman know if you have any

· Thank you to Marc and Eric for website

SPEAKER: Michelle Levy invited by Dr. Keefe who is a Brand Strategy Consultant. She was formerly at Walnut Hill School as Chief Marketing Officer, and now works independently primarily with nonprofits.

BRANDING:

· Brand is what you tell yours about afterwards

· Think of it as a suit of clothing with a bit of room to grow- Aspirational

· 4 Pieces

o Messaging

o Visual

o Behaviors

o Marking Comm. Plan

· Think about “Brand” check-up regularly

o Are you charging your strategy

o Has your constituency changed

· Tips

o Consistent elevator pitch

o Compelling proof points- why work with you?

o Have a communication plan

NEXT WEEK SPEAKER:

· Olivia Van Amsterdam- “Invent Team”

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