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Goal SettingThe Media Team may adopt a plan to prepare a comprehensive report on the state of the localor regional media. This will involve all groups and utilize the research described above in a practicalway. The report can be prepared in any of several forms (print, film, radio) or in any combinationof forms. Carrying out this project will help the groups achieve their information gathering goals.Project ImplementationAfter the publication of the report there are a number of projects which may help the teamgain influence in the media:formation of a pro-family news agency to gather pro-family news from around the world andcustomize it for use by the local media.creation of an outreach program to help news reporters and editors learn the value ofpromoting the pro-family perspective.creation of a journalist training and/or employment service to help pro-family journalists getjobs in the media.creation of a for-profit business corporation to raise capital to start or buy and operate secularmedia companies.development of a pro-family journalists’ association.production of pro-family products for mass media: documentary films, literature, etc..establishment of an awards program to honor pro-family journalists.These are just a few possibilities. The Media Team will choose among these and other projects.ConclusionThis chapter is not intended to be a complete guide to every aspect of starting and growing apro-family movement. It provides some basic, logical first steps toward this goal. The key to successwill be the rise of leaders from the ranks of the organization’s volunteers. These motivated andcreative men and women will make the vision of the organization their own, and will build upon thefoundation we have described here.All volunteers should always be encouraged to use this organization as a place to exercise theirown skills and talents. The organization should always try to be a source of support for everyone whosteps forward with a plan or idea that can advance the pro-family agenda. However, it is alsoimportant that no one moves forward with any project in the name of the organization unless thatproject is approved by the leadership. If the organization keeps good order and stays focused on itsgoals, it will be in a position to accomplish much.Redeeming the Rainbow 135