1 Notice This presentation may be modified in any way to satisfy your needs. Insert your own photos and activities where appropriate. Delete this page after reading this notice Stf/C W. E. Reasons, SN PubCom

2 Publications Committee R/C Robert Bair, AP Chairman Stf/C Bill Reasons, SN Assistant Chairman

3 The Squadron/district 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.

4 Publications 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.

5 Topics To Be Covered Content and Quality Style and Layout Does it meet your Needs Publications Committee’s Job

6 Content and Quality Commander or Bridge Message. Parts of the puzzle Leadership Inspiratio n Information Motivation

7 Content and Quality Motivation Statements that encourages member participation at events and attendance at meetings or functions.

8 Content and Quality Inspiration Statements that bring about camaraderie and fraternity.

9 Content and Quality Leadership Statements that make your Squadron or District the best in USPS

10 Content and Quality Information Statements that inform the members of Squadron, District and National activities.

11 Our Triangle

12 Education Classes Scheduled Courses Completed Member Achievements Articles from District/National about Course Formats, Sequences, Revisions, etc.

13 Civic Service Boating Class Cooperative Charting Boat Shows June & Bill Reasons Manning Boating Booth at Safety Expo

14 Squadron Activities Socials General Meetings Boating Raft ups, Rendezvous' 2000 Pizza Party, Orlando, FL.

15 Membership Articles On Increasing Membership Retaining Membership Involving your Members

16 Safety 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

17 District * National Reports on District Activities and Meetings Reports on National Activities and Meetings

18 Style and Layout Overall Appearance, Legibility and ease of Use Have an attractive Cover. Color is nice but everyone does not have that capability

19 Style and Layout Two 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

20 Style and Layout Make effective use of graphics and photos Orlando 2001

21 Style 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

22 Does it meet your Needs 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?

23 New VS. Old

24 The 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

25 Our 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.

26Results Informed membership Interesting Newsletters Pride of Distinction in Journalism Remember Distinction in Journalism is not a competition, but an award.

27 Web Site We invite you to look at the NPubCom Web site. Located At: 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 addresses. The National Committee is ready to help with any questions.

28 D-27 Your Squadron Advisor is: D-27 Your Squadron Advisor is: P/C Virginia P. Moore, P 3 Undercliff Street Yonkers, NY H:

29 D-27 Your District Advisor is : D/Lt Pamela E. Daniels, SN 15 Cedar Street N Tonawanda, NY H: B:

30 Your District Publications Committee Says USE US 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

31 Thank you for your attention. We trust that this has been interesting and informative. We would welcome your comments or feedback.