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2008

TO ALL IBEW LOCAL UNION RETIREES CLUB PRESS SECRETARIES

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

Enclosed is a copy of the 2008 “Press Secretary Guidelines” for submitting retirees club articles for the “Local Lines” section of the IBEW Journal.

I thank the press secretaries for their continued cooperation of the 250-word limit for “Local Lines” articles. Because of space limitations, you must strictly adhere to that guideline. You are encouraged to submit articles and photos via e-mail. Please address your submission to locallines@ibew.org, and include your local union in the subject line.

Please note the deadline schedule included in the guidelines. Your cooperation in mailing your material early enough to arrive in the Journal and Media Relations Department before your deadline date is greatly appreciated.

If you misplace your deadline schedule, the information can be obtained on the IBEW Web site (www.ibew.org) or by contacting the Journal and Media Relations Department at (202) 728-6070.

Season’s Greetings!

Fraternally yours,

Edwin D. Hill
International President

2008 PRESS SECRETARY
GUIDELINES RETIREES CLUB

LENGTH OF ARTICLE:
All submissions must not exceed 250 words. If submitting hard copy via the mail or fax, articles must be double-spaced on 8½” x 11” paper. (Note: Only one article per issue.) If unable to type article, please print clearly. Leave at least a one-inch margin on either side and at the top and bottom of the page. Submissions by e-mail are also accepted and encouraged. If you choose to e-mail your article, please include your local union number in the subject line.

CLASSIFICATION:
Include the location of your local union’s Retirees Club. Example: RETIREES CULB OF L.U. 3, NEW YORK, NY, N. FLORIDA CHAPTER.

CAPITALIZATION:
Do not capitalize each letter of every word. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word in a sentence and the first letter of a proper noun.

ABBREVIATIONS:
Standard abbreviations for months, states and titles are acceptable. All other proper names must be spelled out.

ACCURACY:
You are responsible for the accuracy of all submitted material, including quotes.

PHOTOS:
Digital photos are preferred. We ask that photos be submitted at the highest resolution possible, preferably 300 dpi. Prints should be on glossy photo paper. Slides are also acceptable. Submit no more than one photo with each article. If you wish a print photo returned, please print RETURN on the lower back corner.

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION:
When submitting a print photo, identify it carefully on the back with the local number and city on the lower corner of the photo. On a separate sheet of paper, give corresponding information naming individuals from left to right. Also identify buildings, construction sites, etc., in the same manner. Do not tape caption to photo; also, please double-space the caption. If submitting a digital photo, please include a caption in a separate file.

DEADLINE:
The deadlines for Retirees Clubarticles are attached.

MAILING ADDRESS:         Retiree Local Lines
                                          The Electrical Worker
                                          900 Seventh Street, N.W.
                                          Washington, D.C. 20001

PHONE: (202) 728-6291
FAX: (202) 728-7664
E-MAIL: locallines@ibew.org