Local Newsletters Best Layout & Design
First Place—Local Lodge 1782, The Fog Report
Editors: Mike Mancini & Greg Broom
These guys have fun, and so do their readers. A bit in your face (Adolph Hitler on cover to illustrate UAL policies), but compelling design (and content) throughout. Sister McBitter harangue is a hoot, and nicely illustrated with photo illustrations. Lots of illustrations throughout, including a takeoff on Gov. Terminator that certainly teeters on the edge of bad taste. Interesting device of using small photos along the bottoms of the pages (shades of the classic Burma Shave ads) calling for solidarity and activism. All in all, very creative.
Second Place—Local Lodge 700, Compass
Editors: Robert Brzozowski & Mel Tripp
Easy-to-read, classic two-column format that is broken up throughout with lots of cartoons. Easy on the eyes and the brain, but still engaging. Nice pairing of Sikorsky strike with story, “Hey! Where is the boss?” He’s out scabbing, of course.
Third Place—Local Lodge 712, Journal Union 712
Editor: Gilles Samson
Free-flowing, unusual but effective typography and unique format all combine to command the readers attention. Interesting blue-base color for type and photos with nice use of secondary red ink. Lots of nice graphics and photos, including a variety of shapes for photo displays. Original, and that’s good.
Local Newsletters Best Feature
First Place—Local Lodge 1782, The Fog Report
Editors: Mike Mancini & Greg Broom
"Sister McBitter," (a series)
Fascinating and unique, Sister McBitter is provocative, flippant and highly readable. The conversational style and staccato assertions impart chuckles and rueful agreement. A most unique, original, funny and thoughtful feature.
Second Place—Local Lodge 1377, The Informer
Editors: Ray Terry and Dennis Schuhmacher
"Troop Return to Waukesha Engine"
Enterprising and thoughtful tribute to members of the Local called up to serve in the Iraq war, well-illustrated with photos from the front.
Third Place— Local Lodge 733, The Union Voice
Editor: Larry Wilson
"The Kindness of Strangers"
Vivid and well-written account of a struggling family and their encounter with union generosity.
Honorable Mention—
Local Lodge 66 - Badger Lodge News
Editor: Doug Curler
"Dear America"
Contribution from a Community Services Liaison recently returned from working with storm victims in Louisiana. A funny and touching introduction to the culture of the Gulf region from the perspective of a native storm victim. Even though it was authored by an individual outside the local, the content, topic and presentation fit the classic definition of a feature. The editor deserves credit for recognizing its value, crediting the source and making space for it in the newsletter.
Local Newsletters General Excellence
First Place—Local Lodge 1781, Trade Winds
Editors: Brenda Desjardins, Carl Finamore
Bright, airy, good content. Well-written. Pictures are well composed, well cropped and aptly displayed.
Second Place—Local Lodge 1751, Journal 1751
Editor: Jocelyn Vincent
Solid appearance and feel. Informative content; multiple contributors provides variety and sustains interest. Editor does a good job for a bilingual readership.
Third Place—Local Lodge 712, Journal Union 712
Editor: Gilles Samson
Unique size, high impact use of graphics and typography. Look is colorful and inviting. Interesting mix of hard union news and social activities.
Honorable Mentions—
Local Lodge 2319, The Ledger
Editor: Bob Grier
Very proficient use of clip art and display to illustrate stories. Overall good typography.
Local Lodge 1660, L’Outi’l/The Tool
Editor: Andre Charbonneau
At a time when many larger locals no longer publish, Local 1660 demonstrates a special commitment to not only publish for a small (200 circulation) audience, they produce a bilingual newsletter, and with considerable flair.
