Engagement: Get to know your

extended family

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Newsletters

Sending out a monthly or quarterly Newsletter is a great way to keep the family engaged, provide updates on significant family events (births, weddings, reunions) or changes to the family tree. There are a number of ways to provide newsletters and updates ranging from the free (sending out e-mails that you create yourself) to commercially available tools, one of which is Constant Contact. The advantage of the commercially available tools include: • Many professional templates to choose from for your e-mails • Additional functionality, including the ability to create surveys. • The ability to link the newsletter to your website or FaceBook group allowing more people to see it. You can also add a link there to allow more family members to subscribe to your mailing list as they find your web site or Facebook group. The key is to find common interests or Hobbies, including some popular areas such as: • Fitness (Running, Soccer, Baseball) • Travel, including tips for visiting where the family came from • Outdoor activities (Hiking,Skiing, swimming) • Fund raising & Charities • Cooking, reading, theater and many other topics.