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I have attended meetings in the US (in many different parts) for the past 4 years. We email a lot! Along with a call list, most meetings I have attended include email right next to the phone number so you can put down either and end up with both from members who agree to be on a call list. Also, I know that in some places they email district newsletters (in addition to mailing some) and meeting notes. Its much greener, of course. Also, you can print out your emailed newsletter if you want to distribute yourself, you see. I email with several individuals. I have lived in 6 different time zones here in the US so its a better alternative than calling at odd hours- hope this helps! hugs, J.
I have been thinking about emigrating to Aoetearoa lately- maybe Australia.
My groups, district and area use email constantly. And are heading more towards eliminating paper all the time.
My area and district both put out newsletters...the district by email only and the area by email unless someone requests to get a paper copy.
Not everyone is "on the web" even now, so sometimes paper is still necessary. Also when I am sending out emails around my district (I am the District Rep) if some of our GR's don't have email I will just call them on the phone rather than mail them.
Like you said, this makes things happen so much quicker and saves money too!
Thanks Jean4444 & David62 for sharing your experience. >>most meetings I have attended include email right next to the phone number >> so you can put down either and end up with both from members >>who agree to be on a call list.
People are not always available when you want to get in touch with them. You can send them an email rather than using the telephone.
>>you can print out your emailed newsletter if you want to distribute yourself .... Excellent idea
>>email...better alternative than calling at odd hours ...Yes
>> if some of our GR's don't have email I will just call them on the phone >>rather than mail them. ... excellent idea of mixing email and telephone
>>this makes things happen so much quicker and saves money too!
Time and money these days are important.
Less paper is being used.
Mia
-- Edited by mia883 on Sunday 17th of May 2009 05:03:30 PM
