Newsletter General Excellence/Local Lodges
Honorable Mention
Local Lodge 1377-The Informer
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Editors: Ron Hembrook, Harry LaShell, Dennis Schumaker, Ray Terry

Strongest aspect is the "Dear Guber" column which encourages two-way communication and increases membership interest and feedback. Also to be commended for use of cutlines to identify every photo, a reader-friendly feature.
Third Place
Local Lodge 701-News and Views
Countryside, Illinois
Editors:Jon Baker, Sam Cicinelli

Informative, strongly presented, lots of detail.
Second Place
Local Lodge 141-The Transporter
Romulus, Michigan
Editor: Harry Katopodis

Inviting and easy to read, lots of news and vital information. Consistently effective.
First Place
Local Lodge 1781- Trade Winds
Burlingame, California
Editors: John Laurin, Dave Lovendahl

Lots of good information on a variety of subjects. Varying look of front page layout helps reader know immediately that this is the current issue.

Newsletter General Excellence/Districts

Honorable Mention
District 143-District 143 News
Eagan, Minnesota
Editor: Mary Beth Christiansen

Clean, attractive publication. Reports and regular columns, while useful and well-done, should not crowd out news stories and opportunities for members to speak out.

Honorable Mention
District 70-F.Y.I.
Wichita, Kansas
Editors: Judy Pierce, Garland Moore

Low budget, but high content. An inviting, friendly read. More attention to layout techniques would make this publication a contender for one of the top prizes.

Third Place
District Lodge 777-The Representative
Long Beach, California
Editors: Mary Lopes, Debra Deniston

Illustrates that strong content and attention to basic communication principles are more important than expensive printing techniques and flashy graphics. A very solid publication throughout.
Second Place
District Lodge 190-The Sparkplug
Oakland, California
Editors: Debra Chaplan, Don Crosatto

Lots of membership involvement, man-on-the-street opinions strengthen the overall publication. Informative and simple explanations of the union's activities, including the "Where Your Money Goes" explanation goes a long way toward building reader loyalty and interest.
First Place
District 751- Aerospace Mechanic
Seattle, Washington
Editor: Connie Kelliher

Lots of local news, grievance tracking and information fact sheets-a real plus. Very readable and inviting. Member surveys and features add to the credibility of both the publication and the district. Good use of color to emphasize, not distract.

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