Newsletter Editor Annual Report 2021

submitted by Jacey Kepich

List of Previous Goals and Progress Made

• Weekly news roundup: Not completed
• Define role of MLA newsletter vs. MLA blog: Completed
  • The newsletter is intended for reflective, long-form content, whereas the blog is meant to showcase current or upcoming events.
• Create online submission pathway for newsletter contributors: Completed

List of Future Goals

• Produce six bi-monthly newsletter issues throughout 2022
• Identify and communicate appropriate submission deadlines for each issue
• Feature at least one interview in each newsletter (oral history and/or ‘five questions’) to help members get to know their colleagues; this contributes to the strategic plan by expanding membership opportunities at all levels of the association and raising awareness of member contributions throughout MLA. 
• Explore opportunities to highlight and/or engage members of other arts organizations for interviews or articles, per MLA’s goal to pursue collaborations for education and advocacy. For example, Issue 209 included ‘first-time attendee’ reflections from TLA members who attended our 2021 virtual meeting.