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DEL.ICIO.USSB Myths Debunked!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Myth: When submitting items for the Social Butterfly column it’s a good idea to send a 12-page press release, or a 3-pound press kit, missing basic details like what time the event starts or how much tickets cost.
Fact: I need one or two paragraphs of very basic information. When and where your event is, how much tickets are, what the attire is, who the chairs or committee members are, the charity your event benefits, a few details about the bash, and a number or Web site for more info.
Myth: When submitting photos it’s best to include over a dozen, with no one in the pictures identified and the name of the photographer missing.
Fact: Send one or two photos in jpeg form with everyone identified left to right, and the name of the photographer.
Myth: It’s best to send info in the form of cumbersome pdf files or large graphics, and to use ALL CAPS or italic type.
Fact: Large files make my email crash. Capitalize only when grammatically correct. As a bonus, it’s helpful when a list of names is presented in alphabetical order.
Myth: S.B. is acting all cranky. What’s the deal?
Fact: S.B. is a benevolent creature who wants to help folks all over metro Atlanta spread the word of their fun parties and worthy charitable events. If everyone follows a few simple guidelines it’ll be easier for great causes and hard-working volunteers to get the shout-out they deserve!
Go Fish
Hats off to Becky Burnaugh for the absolutely flawless release she sent out about the Georgia Women Flyfishers’ annual fundraiser.
The event is planned for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 23 at Sweetwater Brewery, 195 Ottley Dr. It’s a Cajun Night, with music, silent auctions, and raffles. Auction items include fly rods and equipment and guided fishing trips, as well as non-fishing items such as vacation lodging and artwork.
Tickets are $25 at the door and include beer, wine, food, and five raffle tickets.
Proceeds benefit the club’s outreach programs, which include Casting for Confidence, a fly fishing instruction class for breast cancer survivors; youth mentoring programs; and scholarships for young people to attend Trout Camp.
Info: www.georgiaflyfishing.com.
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By Hoochie Mama
February 12, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this
Would not miss this event for the world! I think that I have been to every Georgia Women Flyfishers fundraiser ever held and each one has been fantastic!