Ronald~
There is a sister list to this board at Rootsweb: FAMILY-NEWSLETTERS-L. This board doesn't gateway to the list at this point, but it may one day.
Anyway, the list has been around a bit longer than this board and the subject you mentioned has come up on more than one occasion.
Recently, we've discussed how to involve "the silent" ones:
http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/FAMILY-NEWSLETTERS/2002...You might also enjoy browsing the archives, to read some of the many interesting discussions and suggestions that have come up:
http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/family-newslettersBest wishes with your newsletter,
Cindy
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