[Lnc-business] would like to cut 1 issue of LP News

[Alicia Mattson]

I have no objection to only doing 5 issues.

-Alicia


On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:21 PM, Wes Benedict <wes.benedict at lp.org> wrote:

> The LNC discussed and passed a budget planning for 6 issues of LP News in
> 2017.
>
> I wanted to see if there was opposition to cutting the number from 6 to 5.
> I have discussed this with the chair and he was okay with me floating the
> proposal to the LNC.
>
> My primary reason for wanting to cut one issue is simply to reduce the
> burden on staff and allow us to focus on some other things right now.
>
> The number of issues produced each year has varied, and you can see how
> many easily by seeing the archives list here:
> https://www.lp.org/lpnews-archive/
>
> While some people have wanted us to produce more issues, and others have
> suggested we eliminate LP News, my personal preference is that we do
> continue to produce between 4 and 6 issues each year. There are still a lot
> of members who don't pay attention to email or visit or website.
>
> Carla Howell has been serving as editor of LP News. Her last day is June
> 30. She has generated 3 issues of LP News this year (February, April, and
> June issues).
>
> Eric Dixon has returned to staff. I plan to have him serve as the editor
> of LP News.  He has served as editor in the past.
>
> Rather than generate August, October, and December issues, I'd prefer to
> generate September and December issues.
>
> However, again, the LNC, passed a budget for 6, and if you want me to
> generate 6 issues, I'll do that, which will mean getting Eric to work on an
> August issue right away.
>
> Please speak up if you are opposed to me cutting one issue of LP News.
> I'll review any opposition and discuss with the chair before making a final
> decision on this.
>
> Thanks,
>
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