NEWSLETTER POSITIONS OPENING UP
INTERESTED??
It was reported on page 2 that newsletter editor Elaine Robinson, treasurer’s assistant Bernice Kavic and newsletter lay-out and production Jim Crawford are planning on resigning their respective positions at the end of this fiscal year.
In later editions, duties of the editor and the treasurer’s assistant will be described -- but, for now, in case you might be interested in the job … here are some of the activities that Jim does for the newsletter.
Elaine finds the stories for the paper - then, they are given to Jim for placement in the newsletter. Collectively, Elaine and Jim decide what goes on the front page, but after that it is generally up to Jim as to the location of an item in the paper.
A definite effort is made to ensure the paper is attractive and readable. If a story needs to be continued to another page it might involve lay-out adjustments and this is where lay-out talents are needed -- a bit of art display. This can happen
with stories that appear late and a lot of juggling is involved.
As for newsletter production, there are many desk-top publishing programs for computers that do a very good job of putting things into columns. But, Jim & Elaine always felt that one of the most important things was the appearance of the paper .. making it look interesting so that someone would want to read it.
One (if not THE worst) thing was having to put out the paper in a limited time. Nothing to do for weeks .. and then , it is full blast for about a week. The satisfaction of having a newsletter that does more than line the bottom of the bird cage or the cat box is worth all the trouble.
