However, it should not be the chapter president since that person has a number of time-consuming key responsibilities. Assigning newsletter production to an interested member is the most effective way to have it produced regularly. Ideally, the person will do it for more than one year, allowing continuity over a period of time. Working on a newsletter keeps the editor informed and involved and strengthens his or her understanding of how the chapter works. How many times a year a newsletter should be produced depends on the chapter's activity and resources.
Some chapters publish quarterly, others bi-monthly, still others monthly.
A few chapters publish sporadically when they are planning an annual meeting or some special event. Helpful Good writing increases reader enjoyment and understanding and makes the chapter newsletter an effective communication tool to bring members information quickly, informally, and accurately. There are many excellent source books for advice on good writing, including Strunk and White's The Elements of Style, and The Associated Press Stylebook. The Strunk and White manual is a great place to start to streamline prose. It's brief, inexpensive, fun to read, and is available in most bookstores.