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Stf/C W. E. Reasons, SNPubCom
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Publications CommitteePublications CommitteeR/C Robert Bair, AP ChairmanStf/C Bill Reasons, SN Assistant Chairman
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The Squadron/district The Squadron/district Newsletters Newsletters
The Newsletters are the official communications for the membership. They are the glue that binds the membership together.
The goal of the DPubCom is to assist editors in producing the best possible Newsletters for their Squadron or District.
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Publications CommitteePublications Committee
With this in mind, we will list certain elements that we feel should be included in a Newsletter. This should in no way be construed to limit or dictate your Newsletter. Remember, your Newsletter should reflect what your members want, need and will be interested in.
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Topics To Be CoveredTopics To Be Covered
Content and Quality
Style and Layout
Does it meet your Needs
Publications Committee’s Job
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Content and Quality Content and Quality Commander or Bridge Message. Parts of
the puzzle
LeadershipInspiration
InformationMotivation
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Content and QualityContent and Quality
MotivationMotivation
Statements that encourages member participation at events and attendance at meetings or functions.
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Content and QualityContent and Quality InspirationInspiration
Statements that bring about camaraderie and fraternity.
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Content and QualityContent and Quality LeadershipLeadership
Statements that make your Squadron or District the best in USPS
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Content and QualityContent and Quality InformationInformation
Statements that inform the members of Squadron, District and National activities.
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Our Triangle
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EducationEducation
Classes ScheduledCourses CompletedMember AchievementsArticles from District/National about
Course Formats, Sequences, Revisions, etc.
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Civic ServiceCivic Service
Boating ClassCooperative ChartingBoat Shows
June & Bill Reasons Manning Boating Booth at Safety Expo
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Squadron ActivitiesSquadron Activities
SocialsGeneral MeetingsBoating Raft ups, Rendezvous'
2000 Pizza Party, Orlando, FL.
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MembershipMembership
Articles On
Increasing MembershipRetaining MembershipInvolving your Members
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SafetySafety
Articles Promoting Boating Safety
Articles on Accidents taken from other newsletters not in your Area (with Acknowledgement)
Personal Experiences that helped you avoid an Accident
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District * NationalDistrict * National
Reports on District Activities and Meetings
Reports on National Activities and Meetings
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Style and LayoutStyle and Layout
Overall Appearance, Legibility and ease of Use
Have an attractive Cover. Color is nice but everyone does not have that capability
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Style and LayoutStyle and LayoutTwo Column – Different Font, Style & SizeTwo Column – Different Font, Style & Size
Use one style font and font size for one article
Use another style font and font size for another article.
However, don’t go overboard and garbage up your Publication
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Style and LayoutStyle and Layout
Make effective use of graphics and photos
Orlando 2001
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Style and LayoutStyle and Layout
Avoid typographical errors, misspellings and poor grammar
Follow USPS style sheet and policy, including use of grades and ranks
Include addresses and telephone numbers for key people
Each issue clearly dated
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Does it meet your NeedsDoes it meet your NeedsThe Big Questions ????The Big Questions ????
Does your Newsletter adequately serve the needs of your members?
Is it timely?Is it getting your message out to them?Is it interesting?Is it being read?
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New
VS.
Old
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The DPubCom’s JobThe DPubCom’s Job
To advise Editors of Who we are and What we try to do
To Encourage Editors to Follow National Guidelines
To Offer Advice on a Group or One on One Basis
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Our GoalOur Goal
If you have done your job, there is no doubt in our minds that you will have an outstanding Newsletter and that you will be reaching your members and retaining them for years to come.
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ResultsResultsInformed membershipInteresting NewslettersPride of Distinction in JournalismRemember Distinction in Journalism is
not a competition, but an award.
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Web SiteWeb Site We invite you to look at the NPubCom Web site.
Located At:
http://www.usps.org/member
Sign in and scroll down the page until you see Publications Committee. Click and it takes you to the page. The Advisors are listed with telephone numbers and email addresses.
The National Committee is ready to help with any questions.
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D-27D-27Your Squadron Advisor is:Your Squadron Advisor is:P/C Virginia P. Moore, P
3 Undercliff StreetYonkers, NY 10705
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Your District Advisor is:
D/Lt Pamela E. Daniels, SN15 Cedar StreetN Tonawanda, NY 14120H: 716-694-7402B: [email protected]
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Your District Publications Your District Publications Committee SaysCommittee Says
USE USE USUS The Editors job is one of the most important jobs within
the Squadron/District Organization
We are here to assist
Squadrons, Mail at least 4 different issues of your newsletters to the assigned advisor for consideration of the Achievement in Journalism
Districts, 2 or more issues
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Thank you for your attention. Thank you for your attention. We trust that this has been We trust that this has been interesting and informative. We interesting and informative. We would welcome your comments would welcome your comments or feedback.or feedback.