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Newsletter

Publishes bimonthly newsletter inc. meeting minutes, notices
of upcoming events, and information of interest to members

NYC Metro RID NEWSLETTER CHAIR (EDITOR) RESPONSIBILITES:
Template-2003

A - There are 6 newsletters per year, each between 8-20 pages, due in ALL paid-up members' mailboxes 10-14 days before scheduled General meetings.

B - Each issue MUST include:

1) TITLE (currently "NYC Metro RID Newsletter")

2) DATE OF PUBLICATION (1st issue of year is Jan/Feb 20XX, 2nd issue is Mar/Apr 20XX, etc.)

3) GENERAL AND BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE (including dates, times, locations, and whether or not Professional Development is offered)

4) PRESIDENT'S CORNER COLUMN

5) DISCLAIMER (Copy verbatim from any past issue)

6) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS (to be decided by Editor; dependent on length of time needed for printing, etc. so that newsletters arrive 10-14 days before scheduled General meetings)

7) PROXY FORM & INSTRUCTIONS (Use past issues as guide)

8) GENERAL AND BOARD MEETING MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS (May have to remind Secretary to submit)

9) CURRENT BOARD MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION & POSITIONS

10) METRO AND NATIONAL WEBSITE ADDRESSES

11) METROBITS CONTACT INFO (#'s 10 & 11 effective Jan. '04)

12) ALL DONATIONS RECEIVED SINCE LAST ISSUE (Does NOT include Membership fees. Treasurer will supply.)

13) ADDRESS/CONTACT INFO CHANGES (Submitted by members themselves or Membership chair)

C - Each newsletter MAY include:

1) COMMITTEE REPORT COLUMN (List each Metro committee and Chair. If no submission, write "NR" or "No Report" next to their names. May have to remind Chairs via personal emails)

2) EDITOR'S COLUMN

3) MEMBER TRIUMPHS/TRAGEDIES (Submitted by members or solicited by Editor. If unsure individual will want info printed, check first.)

4) MEMBER ARTICLES (As submitted by members; MAY be edited for spelling/grammar/space)

5) JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS (ONLY if related to Interpreting. May be edited for space.)

D - Remind Membership Chair to send address labels ONE WEEK before you need them.

E - Copy, Address, Stamp completed newsletter. (May have to tape bottom; check with post office for rules. Newsletters 12 pages or less should only require First Class stamp depending on paper weight. Weigh before stamping to make sure.)

F - Mail newsletters to ALL paid up members AND Region I President, Region 1 Affiliate Chapter Presidents and RID National Office (addresses available from Metro Prez)

G - TIP: When editing, SAVE frequently to avoid losing work due to computer crashes!

To provide professioinal development of interpreters and information to the general public regarding the field of interpreting

To support the activities of organizations of and for persons who are Deaf and hard of hearing and organizations in related fields

To raise funds to support the purpose and activities of the organization

To publish and distribute annually a directory of members