NEWSLETTERS

Currently, we I have all of the newsletters I could put my hands on and converted them to HTML. I know there are years worth of gaps in here so if your sitting on some electronic or paper versions out there, bring them to the meeting so I can convert them.

Starting January 1st 1998, the newsletter is no longer being printed and mailed out. Instead, the new newsletter has been developed specifically for the World Wide Web and posted there immediately on the start of each month.

Three advantages are achieved by publishing to the Internet. The First is that we can use some of the features inherent in the electronic media to make it more interesting and interactive. These features allow the use of interactive quizzes, discussion forums for communication, and more graphics.

The second advantage is a reduction in costs associated with printing and mailing using US postal service. Printing costs of color printing and $.32 cents per newsletter limited our ability to seek a wider audience and kept our dues higher than need be.

The final reason is that we hope to reach a wider audience with the new format and give something back to the brewing community at large. Rather than putting effort into entertaining and educating our members alone, the new format is hoped to promote homebrewing and beer appreciation for all.