It is time for someone else to take over the OREAD newsletter. I have been editing/writing it for a few years. It is time for a change.

The newsletter ought to come out about once a month (I've missed a few months in the last year or so). The newsletter ought to include any upcoming events and important club news.

It is not a lot of work. But, it is important for the club and it would be great if someone else will take it over.

Is anyone interested in becoming the editor?

-- Michael (meglin@juno.com), March 27, 2001

Answers

What qualities might a good OREAD editor possess? Or, for that matter, what qualities might a good OREAD editor not possess?

-- Mook (everett@psi.edu), April 09, 2001.

What qualities might a good OREAD editor possess? Or, for that matter, what qualities might a good OREAD editor not possess?

I think the best way to answer these questions is to think about what The OREAD should be. I think the OREAD ought to be issued regularly (monthly is about right); include any and all local events of interest (orienteering, runs, biking, adventure races, club meetings, etc); and keep OKers up-to-date on important club news (like Mook winning the US Short and Long Champs).

I think the most important thing is to have a regular newsletter. It doesn't really matter what is in it, as long as it gets sent on a regular basis.

I think it is time for a new editor for a couple of reasons. First, I've grown tired of it. It is not like it takes a lot of effort. It is just that I don't feel interested in writing it anymore. Second, I've been editing the OREAD for a couple of years. That is enough. A new editor would bring some new ideas. New ideas are always good.

If anyone out there is thinking about becoming OREAD editor, I can tell you it doesn't take a lot of work and it is, at least some times, satisfying. I can usually write an issue in maybe 10-15 minutes. I spend about 10-15 minutes each month managing the list of email addresses (adding new names or removing names when emails are bounced back). I usually get a few messages a year from people who are replying to something in an issue or just saying "thanks" for putting out the information. I've never had a complaint.

Editing the OREAD is a good thing to do for the club. It isn't a lot of work and it can be fun. If you're interested in trying it, drop me a note (meglin@juno.com).

-- Michael (mike_eglinski@kcmo.org), April 09, 2001.

Suffice it to say, the lack of an OREAD for this month so far has been noted.

-- Mook (everett@psi.edu), April 14, 2001.