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minnesotabrad · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:22 am Post subject: Geocaching Minnesota Newsletter

After giving some thought on having a newsletter available to highlight geocaching in Minnesota I decided to put something together. The April edition is only a two page newletter and can be view here http://www.geocachingminnesota.airset.com. I am looking for feedback and to see if there is any interest in something like this. I gave merkman a sneek peak and he made some suggestions for a couple of things so I did those. I am thinking of possibly doing this on a monthly basis if there is interest. Thanks for letting me know what you think.

Pear Head · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:45 am Post subject:

I like the idea and what you have, yes.

Personally I don't care for the delivery format, although maybe that's just because this is a first issue/test run.

I would be interested in receiving something like this in a PDF format via email.
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Marsha and Silent Bob · Past MnGCA President Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 6261

I get the one from the WGA and don't care for the spam and if I read their site more frequently I would really despise it.

That's me.
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bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3652

merkman · Past MnGCA Board Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 2032

I say go for it.
Thanks for the initiative!!

If people don’t like it have them click the remove me from the list button.

minnesotabrad · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:23 am Post subject:

minnesotabrad

Red_Devil35 · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:59 am Post subject:

I like what I see so far, especially the different events listed on the 2nd page.
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Arcticabn · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:14 am Post subject:

We've discussed the idea of a newsletter in the past. I have always been for more information getting out.

However, one of the big issues was that we were prohibited from using the membership directory to e-mail the newsletter to all members as some felt it would be considered spam. So you will need some type of opt in if you are to e-mail it out. It could be part of the initial sign up process for new members but all existing members would need to provide an opt in notice.

I'll refrain from format and content discussions. We all have our own opinions and as long as you are going to be the editor and chief you have the right to establish it's content. PM me if you want my opinions and I'll be happy to discuss them with you off line.

I agree that the current delivery method of web pages is clumsy at best. But also understand that it is only draft or concept. Much work to be done.

If one is publish, I will opt in. Maybe even contribute occasionally.
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bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3652

I do like the concept, as already stated, and even like your draft. You'll have to get yourself Adobe Acrobat and publish to PDF for easier distribution. Let me know if you ever want contributions... while I am not a writer I think I may share some common interests with what I'd like to hear about.

Marsha and Silent Bob · Past MnGCA President Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 6261

You don't need Acrobat just use PDFCreator: http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator/ -- it's free.
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minnesotabrad · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:08 am Post subject:

speedysk1 · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:12 am Post subject:

Marsha and Silent Bob · Past MnGCA President Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 6261

minnesotabrad · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:19 pm Post subject:

Changed online location of newsletter, see first post for new address. I will send the pdf file for anyone that prefers that method. Just send me an email or pm. Thanks.