Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: [C-L] community newsletter?

[Elaine (itchyink]

Does your community have a newsletter?

I want to propose a newsletter to my community but wanted to hear first why
or why not other communities have or don't have a newsletter.

I think a newsletter could cut down the time of our community meetings by
moving announcements, appreciations and other "fluff" out of the meeting and
into the newsletter.

It would put a calendar of events in every household. I don't even know how
many different calendars and announcement boards we have in the CH.

Would get news to everyone as some members aren't on our community listserv,
while others find email too bothersome to read. Also, not everyone makes it
to meetings or meals.

Would preserve community history.

Good for marketing. Would give prospective members a glimpse into community
life. Also good to keep people on the waitlist in touch.

The downside of course is the use and cost of paper. Also, do you think
companies might sponsor issues for the cost of production in exchange for an
ad if we have only 26 households???

If you're still with me, i'd love to  hear feedback. I like doing
newsletters and want to get a succinct proposal together before presenting
the idea.
Elaine
Cascadia Commons, Portland, OR


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