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Personally, I love getting "hard copies". I love that I can take them with me and read when I want. Great to leave out so others can read as well. So I wouldn't stop sending out newsletters.
However, it doesn't hurt to also send e-mail. Especially when you want to get information out quickly. And the cost and time should be minimal at best.
Sure, not ever one *now* uses e-mail, but if not already, it is becoming a rather common way of communication for society. Which is why I suggest that chapters get their current members e-mail NOW. They are building the data base for the future. Add to that list recent graduates and others who "opt in" and you've got a quick and easy way to communicate with your members. (alumni and collegiate)
As to what Tom pointed out, people do ignore e-mails. But many others save 'em and read later. Or print out. No different than someone who gets their newsletter or magazine and waits to read it.
Also e-mails don't have to be long and with large attachments that might not open. Could be something as simple as highlights with links back to the chapter's web site.
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