[sac-board] Re: Newsletter - moving forward...
- From: Steve D. <fester00@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: SAC Board <sac-board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 22:26:02 -0700
I agree with Peter. I'd much rather receive a monthly newsletter. I'll try to
contribute more to the content, if needed.
Steve Dodder
Chairman, SAC Novice Group
Coordinator, Grand Canyon Star Party, North Rim
Director, Stone Haven Observatory
fester00@xxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.stonehavenobservatory.com
> Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 22:06:01 -0700
> From: webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: sac-board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [sac-board] Re: Newsletter - moving forward...
>
> 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:
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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 .
> >
> >
> >
> > 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?
> >
> >
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> >
> > 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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