Communications Department
This department manages communications throughout Lakewood, including digital and print.
The department oversees the following services:
Questions?
Contact Cariann Dureka at Cariann@lpoa.com
Arts & Communications Director
Lakewood Magazines
The Ripples Magazine is our primary means of communicating board and policy updates, as required by the Covenants. Originally shared as a printed magazine, the content is now also available online. We provide the following services:
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Ripples Magazine | Lakewood Property Owners Association
- Manage content creation for print publication and online presence
- Communicate LPOA Club and Committee Events as needed
- Relay communications from GM, Board, and Staff
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ClubLife Digital Newsletter | Lakewood Oaks Country Club
- ClubLife is provided digitally for Golf Course members.
- Manage content creation and online presence
- Promote Golf Club events and tournaments
- Relay communications on behalf of General Manager and Golf Staff
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Local Advertising
We provide opportunities for advertising in our Ripples and ClubLife Magazines.
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Advertising Sales
- We provide sales and management of advertising space.
- Though the publications are not for-profit and are sent out to residents at no cost, revenue generated through advertising helps offset the cost of print and mailing.
- Significant ad space is provided at no cost to Lakewood committees and events at No Fee.
- Advertising packages are designed to include visibility in both publications.
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See Ad Sizes | Imagine your Ad Space for ad sizes.
For purchasing and availability, please contact Cariann Dureka at cariann@lpoa.com.
Digital Communications
We provide content for and manage the following:
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- Weekly E-Blasts to residents
- Updating Press Releases on the Website
- Emergency updates from the GM or other departments as needed
- Launch Monthly Board Meeting Debriefs
Website Content
We are responsible for managing and updating website content. This includes:
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- Ongoing updates for Committee, Clubs and Amenity Pages, as needed
- Launching and and managing circulation of online forms for a variety of departments
- Maintaining the online calendar for internal and external use
- Maintaining and updating the Digital Document library with board minutes, financial documents, and departmental documents and forms as needed.
- Collaborate with Matchstick Websites, LLC, who hosts and designs the website.
Social Media
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- Manage content across social media pages including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Google Business Profile.
- Promote events for LPOA social clubs and committees as needed
- Provide time sensitive updates to residents on behalf of Staff.
- Promote amenities and lifestyle benefits of Lakewood to promote our association to public audiences.
Lakewood Elections for Board of Directors
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- Manage communications around the Election cycle every March – April.
- Compile candidate profiles, images, and information to display throughout the Ripples and in digital communications during election cycles.
Lakewood Clubs and Committees
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- Design graphics as needed for special events on behalf of Lakewood clubs and committees.
- Provide design and content for Printed Banners that are hung throughout the neighborhood
2024 Communications Program
In October 2023, the Board of Directors approved a contract proposal presented by the Staff. The Staff sought to increase communications throughout Lakewood by focusing on improvements in the following areas:
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- Website
- Social Media
- Vision & Strategy
- Community Feedback
- Board Meetings
- Transparency Reports
- Committee & Department Updates
- Annual Recurring Events
This contract was a 6-month program issued from November 2023 – April 2024. This project included the addition of 71 pages of website content, growing from 35 pages to 106 pages.
The updated content will work to improve the above categories, and also provide a wide variety of information about Lakewood Departments, Operations, Finances, and Committee routines.
The project was done in conjunction with Checklist Media and Matchstick Websites.