Making Your Newsletter Work

• Start out simple.
• List officers and board members.
• List upcoming events—meetings and educational events.
• Include a report of the last event.
• Advertise for new volunteers.
• Have a Member Relations Consultant write an article, if appropriate.
• Use RMA template for information or as a guide.
• Welcome new members.
• Include an article from the president of the chapter.
• Include benefits of being an active volunteer—local testimonials.
• Include articles that were submitted to the Paper Writing Competition.
• Recognize an officer or board member who did something special.

Resources include:

• Other chapter newsletters—on file at RMA HQ
• RMA newsletter template
• Talking Points for Volunteer Leaders flyer

For more information and for additional resources, please contact William Githens at bgithens@rmahq.org or 215-446-4124 or contact the Regional Manager for your area—either Community Bank (assets below $1 billion) or Large Financial Institution (assets of $1 billion and up).