Newsletter

Greetings! I am sure that some of you have wondered when the next issue of our newsletter, The Boiler, will be published. I have heard a certain amount of discussion about this subject, including whether we should even publish a newsletter. Some people have made the argument that in view of our limited budget, and the fact that a newsletter is expensive to produce and mail, this is something that could be eliminated. It has also been suggested that the fact that people are not submitting articles reflects a lack of interest in the publication. Maybe these things are true. I agree that the e-mail list is effective for those members who have access. But it does not serve all of our members, and it is not as effective as a means of attracting new members. I would like to see The Boiler continue. I believe that it is important not only for current members, but as a means of letting potential new members know what this group is about. It lends credibility to the organization and lets others know what we have been doing. But here is the catch. If we are to continue to produce the newsletter, we need input from YOU. Rick and I could fill up the space with our own musings and clever observations, but that wouldn't do much to increase the circulation. The thing that makes a newsletter interesting is variety. Just as the variety of interests and experience of the members make MHBA interesting, the newsletter needs input from a variety of sources. Submissions can range from technical topics to equipment to beer styles to events to anything you think other members would find informative and interesting. Your newsletter editor Gloria does a great job, and she is waiting for your articles. If you want to see the project continue, send her your submissions now. Dave