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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Implementation Packet Goals, Contents and Benefits of BQC <br /> <br />Goals: <br />. Easy to use <br />. Motivating <br />. Beneficial <br /> <br />Contents: <br />. Backgrounder on issue <br />. List of benefits of participating (see below) <br />. Logo: hard copies, electronic copies, color, black and white <br />. Key messages, examples of using key messages <br />. city council resolution <br />. "What can I do" tips for council members, mayors, staff; seasonal ideas, (follow up <br />with preparation for 2001 legislative session, other fall and winter activities) <br />. "I want to be involved" forms (use for tracking) <br />. Additional Resources: Web site links, info; video order form, tips on using; <br />communicators and BQC IistselVe info <br /> <br />Other ideas (maybe sent in subsequent, quarterly info packets): <br />. Templates for using house ads in newsletters; treatment guidelines (fonts, graphics) <br />. Generic copy using key messages for speaking with legislators, various groups, <br />during open houses, school tours, business meetings, etc. <br />. Press releases for legislative issues; tips on media relations, talking with legislators <br />. Newsletter stories, ideas <br />. Key message treatments, focusing on legislative issues <br />. Order forms for novelties (dependent upon when cities order candy, etc) <br />. Quality of Life boxes "ingredients" <br /> <br />Benefits of effort: If we don't, who will? <br /> <br />Immediate: <br />. Taking charge, taking action in determining cities' own message <br />. Encouraging: Joining a team of peers in a grassroots effort <br />. Easy to incorporate in current communication vehicles <br /> <br />Long-term: <br />. Defining cities ourselves <br />. Beg.in to change negative perception of cities held by legislators, media, other <br />influential groups <br />. Legislator, community understanding <br />. Legislative cooperation, support <br />