A PA Week public proclamation is a great way to involve your government leaders in honoring the contributions PAs make to their communities.  Also, requesting a proclamation is a great first step in establishing a relationship with the leaders in your community.

So how do you secure a proclamation?

1.    Identify the best office holder to approach. Multiple proclamations from city councils, state representatives   and even Congressional members are impressive and go a long way in publicizing PAs and PA Week.

2.    Contact the official’s office to request the proclamation and check the website for instructions. Look for an online form or instructions about what to include in the formal request letter.

3.    Use the  sample proclamation in the  PA Week Toolkit . Add your local information and the date on which you’d like the proclamation to be issued. Keep in mind the official’s staff may change some language.

4.    Schedule an appointment for the proclamation signing - and don’t forget your camera. Ask permission from the official’s office to photograph the proclamation signing or presentation and use it in your PA week outreach. Also, check if the official is willing to issue a joint  press release announcing the proclamation to the media.

For more ideas about promoting PA Week in your community, check out the PA Week section on the website.