NEWSLETTER EDITOR POSITION

The purpose of this position is to provide the members of NWACUHO with up-to-date information from both the region and around the country. This information is to be presented in a Newsletter format.

DUTIES

The following duties are not all encompassing, but are encouraged:

• Act as a liaison between the Executive Board and ACUHO-I publications.
• Compile all written reports from state/provincial representatives, executive officers, and etc. for the Soundings newsletter. Soundings should contain information regarding: New Professionals, Housing/Residential Life Initiatives, Facilities, Etc.
• Assist with secondary publications if necessary. (Ex: New Professionals Handbook)
• Serve as the Contributing Editor to ACUHO-I Talking Stick newsletter for the Northwest Region.
• Attend regularly scheduled Executive Board Meetings. (3 a year)
• Attend the NWACUHO Annual Regional Conference.
• Solicit new members form your state/province.
• Solicit articles or other pertinent information for Soundings.
• Work closely with the Product and Services officer to solicit and retain advertisers for Soundings.

LEADERSHIP

The Newsletter Editor can be a complex and difficult position. The keys to being a successful Newsletter Editor are as follows:

• Act early! Request all information for reports and conference information quickly and well before the deadline. It will take some time to receive response back.
• Try different forms of communication! In the age of electronic mail some constituents may not receive the information that you send out. Try a phone call or even “snail mail” as a back-up!
• Know your team and their style! You will receive information in different formats and styles. Make your requirements for publications clear and repeat them often!