An additional reduced cost would be environmental impact. Hard copy distribution also involves unavoidable time delays in production and delivery schedule. The typical time from finished newsletter through printing to delivery to club member is five days. Occasional but inevitable equipment malfunctions can make the time frame even longer. These delays often negatively affect notices for the month's first weekend trip.
Electronic distribution reduces the time from days to minutes.
Members would be notified by e-mail that the newsletter had been updated, and they could access it as needed. Current plans include a transition period where both electronic and traditional printed copies would be available. Easy This is the annual stroll around the lake at dusk. Usually, some animals are seen and heard. It is a great hike for children.