National Volkssport Month Press Release for Club Use
Dear Publicity Coordinator:
Below, you will find a sample press release on National Volkssport Month for your club's use. If your club is participating in this celebration, you may wish to publicize your Octer event(s) in the community. Simply fill in the bracketed ares with your club information to localize this release.
Sincerely,
Sandra Ward
AVA Director of Public Affairs
Doublespace with 1.5 inch margins. Mail 2 weeks or more in advance of the event.
For Immediate Release
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Celebrate National Volkssport Month
Join thousands of walkers across the country on a family-oriented "volkswalk" in [your City/State] on [list date(s)]. A volkssporting event is an organized, non-competitive walk, bike, swim or cross-country ski designed to appeal to everyone. During this month long celebration, earn a special commemorative patch for participating in any one event of your choice.
Volkssporting is an ideal community service and recreational activity with many civic groups, service organizations and volunteers working together to host events. Events are open to the public and are often free of charge [or enter specific cost here].
To learn more about [your club name], call [point of contact and phone number with area code] or write [club address].
[(The) enter club name] is committed tothe promotion of health, fun and fellowship by providing non-competitive walking and other sporting events for everyone.
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Editor's Note: Enclosed is a [Brochure or events listing] in [city/state] to supplement this feature. [(The or Each) brochure or event listing] has a contact person for more information.
