[sac-board] Re: Newsletter - moving forward...
- From: Peter Argenziano <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: sac-board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:06:01 -0700
I'm happy to hear that Rick is OK. I didn't think otherwise, but nonetheless
I'm happy there is nothing other than life
intervening.
Personally, I don't really like a quarterly newsletter. Such a publication
tends to distance itself from its audience.
It can no longer discuss events in an ongoing nature. It is relegated to
discussing events that are months out. And
reporting on events that have long ago concluded. For a club the size of SAC I
think that's not good.
Having been the editor of EVAC's newsletter for a few years, I can say that I
rarely, if ever, have to pen the content
myself. I solicit input and avail the publication to those who wish to
contribute. It works.
I won't make the next board meeting... but, you have my thoughts.
Peter
On 2/2/11 9:06 PM, Chris Hanrahan wrote:
> All:
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> First and foremost, it seems as though Rick Tejera is doing ok. I hadn't
> seen or heard from him in a blue moon and was beginning to worry. As many
> suspected, a combination of issues (aka "life") led to a lack of newsletter
> publications. Stuff happens.
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> Many have offered editorial assistance (Thanks to all those who offered
> up!!). As of right now it seems that Mr. Tejera and Mr. Harshaw are going
> to get together to discuss a temporary solution involving Mr. Harshaw as
> interim editor. Regardless of the logistics, I think it likely we will have
> a March 2011 edition of SAC-News for all to enjoy.
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> I wanted to bring up a valid point that Mr. Harshaw brought up to me via
> private e-mail. Dick suggested the option of a "quarterly" newsletter with
> regular columns by club members. For one, I really like the sound of
> "regular columns by club members" as I feel this club has more than its fair
> share of knowledgeable/talented amateurs. Personally, I don't care for the
> "quarterly" idea, but I'm just one of many. Also, I'm unsure how the idea
> would be received by the general membership. To Dick's point, a quarterly
> newsletter would certainly decrease the "burden" to the volunteering editor
> and regular column contributors.
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> That said I'm looking for feedback here first. Does a quarterly newsletter
> sound like a better option than a monthly one? Unless I'm missing
> something, it seems like Rick T is not just the editor. He also has had to
> come up with a bunch of the content, less AJ's Call for Observations and the
> President's Corner. What if members started contributing more content? I'm
> not just talking big "cover stories." What about two or three hundred word
> notes? In his e-mail to me Dick mentioned specifics about columns relating
> to double stars, solar system objects and viewing, telescope tips and ideas,
> book reviews, star party reports, letters to the editor, etc. Opinions are
> like.well, you know. Share yours either here or personally to me at
> chris.hanrahan@xxxxxxx .
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> Finally, I'd like to have a Board meeting before the regular February
> meeting to discuss this item further. Can all the Board members make a
> 6:30pm Board meeting on February 11?
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> Chris
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> P.S. I'll be out of state Friday through Monday and without access to
> e-mail. At least I'm fairly confident I won't have access to e-mail. I'll
> do my best to catch up on Monday night.
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