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Communications Committee
2026-2027
State Communications Committee
Gary L. Schepf, Chair
The TRTA Communications Committee shall promote and publicize TRTA State, District, and Chapter activities to the general public, all active and retired educational employees, and elected officials. The Committee shall promote the use of District and Chapter web pages, newsletters, social media, and coordinate the Children’s Book Project. The committee shall publicize Chapters recognizing fifty years of formation. The Committee shall collaborate with other Standing and Special Committees as appropriate to further the mission of TRTA. Stay connected with your fellow retirees every day!
In 2025, 219,542 books were distributed as part of the Children’s Book Project and the Student to Student Book Program.
The role of the Second Vice-President/Communications Committee Chair:
Children’s Book Project
The Children’s Book Project (CBP) is a service activity initiated by Chapters of TRTA. The purpose is to put books into the hands of children. Learn about the Children’s Book Project and guidelines here. The Children’s Book Project involves using membership donations, money from fundraising efforts, or contributions from local businesses to purchase books. As Second Vice-President, you will be responsible to make an official decision as to how the book project will be implemented. The President, Second Vice–President, the project chair (if there is one), and CBP committee members should be promoters of this endeavor. Read about how you can collect books with the Scholastic Book Fairs.
Book Plates
To order the book plates, email info@trta.org. In your email include your name, address, Chapter, and quantity. Book plates come in a pack of 250. You may also call 1.800.880.1650 with the same information for your request.
Online Reporting
The online reporting is closed until September!
Resources
The Communications Committee has created samples of the Children’s Book Project, Volunteer Service, Student Award Scholarship, and District Spring and Fall Conferences press releases to assist you in your communications. You can also review the TRTA Style Guide to assist you with preparing printed materials, which includes the TRTA logo and tagline. Chapters are encouraged to set up and maintain a Facebook page. To assist you with your page, review the Setting up a Facebook page instructional guide and guidelines on what to post and not to post.
Publicizing Ideas
The Communications Committee is all about publicizing the activities of our members at Chapter, District, and State levels. Here are some documents to help you with that.