When we started a group in Montgomery, the first thing I did was send a message to everyone on my personal e-mail contact list. I explained that we were trying to compile a list of PACT contract holders in the Montgomery area, that the Treasurer's office would not release a list to us, and also asked them to forward to everyone on their contact list. I had a good response to that e-mail and compiled the info into an excel spreadsheet. When I want to contact Montgomery area contract holders, I copy the e-mail addresses in the BCC (to keep the contact information confidential) and then send out an e-mail. I also have found that folks will read an e-mail from me quicker than they will look at posts on this forum, so I often send out an e-mail re-emphasizing something in the forum.
Running an ad in your local paper would be effective, too, but it will cost more than e-mail circulation.
We also held a meeting of Montgomery area folks which also brought in new members - publicized the meeting on this forum and facebook. If you will e-mail me at kittycollier@savealabamapact.com, I will send you a copy of the packet that we used at our meeting - you could revise to fit the needs of your group. Good luck.
Last edited by kittycollier (08-28-2009 2:31:32 pm)