Every almanac location maintains a unique mailing list catalog. The bad news is there is no master list of extension-related mailing lists. The best way to learn about new lists is to talk with colleagues, watch for advertisements during national meetings, and check newsletters from state specialists and national program leaders. Periodically, you may see lists referenced in trade publications. If your Information Technology or Communications unit distributes a newsletter, request that they include new extension-related mailing lists.
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Mailing list servers are similar to subscribing to your favorite magazine or newspaper. Each time a new issue is released, a copy will be placed into your electronic mailbox. For our mailing list server example today, we'll talk about how to subscribe to the White House Summaries. Go to the last page in your almanac mailing list catalog, and you'll see the entry for the White House Summaries. If you're interested in receiving the White House Summaries, you would follow the steps below.