- Ensure information contained in the newsletter is not objectionable to the general membership.
- Takes care that the general theme and image projected supports the goals of the organization.
- Style for RootesReview is one word and in italics
- Generally, success as a newsletter editor is based on relationships built with the regional reps and editors of other publications (British Marque magazine and other Rootes based publications)
- It is helpful to contact Regional Reps in mid month to request updates on activities. Club events are encouraged. But interesting personal stories are welcome.
- The newsletter is published monthly, or as set forth by the Board. Periodic bi-monthly issues may be required if there is inadequate content to justify publication.
- Currently the RootesReview is built on Microsoft Publisher, always in a page number to be a multiple of four.
- Article lengths should not in general be longer than about 750 words. If it’s supplied longer, then consider publishing in parts over two or more issues.
- Regular features have been:
- Member Spotlight,
- Tom Patton’s racing reports,
- President’s report,
- For Sale,
- Wanted.
The United registration form is published in one issue. Bios of people standing for election are included in one issue as well as a paper ballot for people who choose to do it. Bios should really not be longer than about 25 words!
- Images should be supplied to the newsletter editor as full size images, 300 dpi is best.
- Provide final pdf (standard view) file to Webmaster to upload to the website.
- Distribute electronic versions to other clubs. A current list of those are include on line t https://www.board.teae.org/2023/02/newsletter-editor/.
- Compiles the newsletter and sends to the printer (currently DRSPrinting) the press quality PDF file and a spreadsheet provided by the membership chairman (or managed by Newsletter Editor) listing the names and addresses of appropriate members.
- If the publication is longer than 12 pages, it is recommended that the file be uploaded to DropBox. Send the .csv file of members in an separate email and tell the Printer that the file has been uploaded.
- The printer prepares the Post Office requirements and sends ten copies to the Membership Chair for distribution to new members or to people who have paid for extra copies.
- We have begun to charge for extra printed copies because the cost of production printing and postage has increased significantly.
- Current prices to purchase back copies of RootesReview are listed on line here: https://www.teae.org/purchase-rootesreviews/
- Send to the Webmaster one or more articles from the issue to be published on the website.
- Expiration dates are included to be printed on mailing labels.
- List of Electronic members (including at least email address, expiration date, and region are uploaded to MailChimp for distribution to those members.
- Use the style sheet for publication found here: https://www.teae.org/rootesreview-style-sheet/
- A zip file of racetrack maps is on line here: https://www.board.teae.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/racetrack-maps.zip
- Additional information is online at https://www.board.teae.org/2023/02/newsletter-editor/.