[Nfb-editors] Nfb-editors Digest, Vol 62, Issue 2

Fri Jan 8 21:15:43 UTC 2010

I did have a contest to change our newsletter name and the prize was a Louie Braille coin, but only a few members sent in entries.

I have contacted members about writing articles and some I have even asked for specific articles, but again the interest is not high.  Since I have been apart of this affiliate newsletter there are about 3 or 4 members who consistently contribute pieces, and it does not seem as though the trend will change with me as editor.  I know this is a problem with each state newsletter, but I am hoping to build a core up.

I know I am complaining and sound negative.  We have a great affiliate here, I just want a strong newsletter to reflect the affiliate.  Any frusteration stems from caring too much.

Anyway, thanks for the suggestions, and I am glad there is a group dedicated to this.

Bridgit

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> 1. help a new editor out, please (Bridgit Pollpeter)
> 2. Re: help a new editor out, please (Mike Freeman)
> 3. Re: help a new editor out, please (Tom Scanlan)
> 4. Re: help a new editor out, please (loristay at aol.com)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:17:06 -0600
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-editors] help a new editor out, please
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> Hello,
> 
> 
> 
> I have been appointed the new editor for the Nebraska newsletter. I have some great and inovative ideas for our affiliate newsletter, but as many know, it is difficult getting members to write articles. I want to keep the membership informed and aware, but I hate to pull too much from the Braille Monitor and other state newsletters. I am attempting to build a core group who I can depend on, but it is a work in progress at this point. Please, please, please give me any advice and/or suggestions.
> 
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Bridgit Pollpeter
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> Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2010 18:48:24 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "Correspondence Committee Mailing List" <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-editors] help a new editor out, please
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> How 'bout bribing members for articles? (big grin)
> 
> Mike
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> To: <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 1:17 PM
> Subject: [Nfb-editors] help a new editor out, please
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> 
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> >
> >
> > I have been appointed the new editor for the Nebraska newsletter. I have 
> > some great and inovative ideas for our affiliate newsletter, but as many 
> > know, it is difficult getting members to write articles. I want to keep 
> > the membership informed and aware, but I hate to pull too much from the 
> > Braille Monitor and other state newsletters. I am attempting to build a 
> > core group who I can depend on, but it is a work in progress at this 
> > point. Please, please, please give me any advice and/or suggestions.
> >
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Bridgit Pollpeter
> >
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 07:46:32 -0600
> From: "Tom Scanlan" <tom.scanlan at earthlink.net>
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-editors] help a new editor out, please
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> Mike might not be serious, but Minnesota does something a bit like that. 
> Every year we have a contest for articles, with a panel of three judges 
> picking the best for a $50 prize and another $50 awarded to one drawn from 
> the rest. Results vary from year to year as to number and quality, but some 
> have been reprinted in the Braille Monitor.
> 
> Tom Scanlan
> NFB of Minnesota
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
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> Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 8:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-editors] help a new editor out, please
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> 
> > How 'bout bribing members for articles? (big grin)
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> > To: <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 1:17 PM
> > Subject: [Nfb-editors] help a new editor out, please
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I have been appointed the new editor for the Nebraska newsletter. I have 
> >> some great and inovative ideas for our affiliate newsletter, but as many 
> >> know, it is difficult getting members to write articles. I want to keep 
> >> the membership informed and aware, but I hate to pull too much from the 
> >> Braille Monitor and other state newsletters. I am attempting to build a 
> >> core group who I can depend on, but it is a work in progress at this 
> >> point. Please, please, please give me any advice and/or suggestions.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sincerely,
> >>
> >> Bridgit Pollpeter
> >>
> >> _________________________________________________________________
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 12:22:38 EST
> From: loristay at aol.com
> To: nfb-editors at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-editors] help a new editor out, please
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> >From my experience, to get someone to write an article, you need to ask the 
> person to do it, and give him or her a specific assigned topic. Also, a 
> deadline helps. You can still expect one in ten to respond, and even then, 
> you may need to do a bit of rewrite, so expect it.
> Lori Stayer
> In a message dated 1/7/10 4:17:28 PM, bpollpeter at hotmail.com writes:
> 
> 
> > 
> > 
> > I have been appointed the new editor for the Nebraska newsletter.? I have 
> > some great and inovative ideas for our affiliate newsletter, but as many 
> > know, it is difficult getting members to write articles.? I want to keep the 
> > membership informed and aware, but I hate to pull too much from the Braille 
> > Monitor and other state newsletters.? I am attempting to build a core 
> > group who I can depend on, but it is a work in progress at this point.? Please, 
> > please, please give me any advice and/or suggestions.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
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