Public Information Officer: February 2025

Tilan Copson, PIO

Major projects completed:

  • Distributed posted search information for new ED via social media and other channels
  • Attended webmaster meeting on media management
  • Planned and supported staff with website updates
  • Assuming tasks assigned by outgoing ED to aid in the transition process and allow for continuation of activities while new ED is sought: learned to update HQ Happenings and staff reports
  • Planning and preparing talking points, and other materials in support of Commissioner's visit to ASC Convening in D.C./Hill Days
  • Reviewed AmeriCorps exit interviews to prepare a list of informative testimonials regarding the AC year of service
  • Co-led Maine Volunteer Managers Network meeting discussion on recent data
  • Supported GSA event committee managing the soliciting of nominations for volunteer awards
  • Reached out to Congressional delegates to ask for participating in GSA event and the Hall of Flags Ceremony
  • Planning and preparation for the Hall of Flags event, including writing legislative sentiment
  • Attended ASC marketing and communication team calls
  • Attended meeting with director and other staff from agencies under the Main Office of Community Affairs (MOCA)
  • Led kick-off meeting for the MOCA Communications transition team
  • Attended staff meetings, inter-office discussions to move pending issues forward

Items to be aware of:

  • Hall of Flags event is serving dual purpose: honoring outgoing ED, Maryalice Crofton as well as the Commitment to Service Ceremony. The event now happens to fall on a day when the Legislators are on break, which may impact attendance. 
  • There are no written communications plans or guides. Would recommend dedicating some time to developing these for operational sustainability. 
  • We do not have information on new partnership with Department of Labor on apprenticeship pathways for service members posted on the website.

Major focus of effort for the next month:

  • Organizing the National and Community Service Day at the Hall of Flags event on March 13th
  • Creating survey for the MOCA Communications and AV team
  • Developing an updated newsletter format
  • Assisting the GSA committee, summarizing nominations and further planning event logistics, promotions and outreach to special guests
  • Overhaul of the MVF website at the direction of ED