June 2001 - May 2002

Summary of Bulletin Costs

* One paid insert was included in Bulletin 111, and the advertiser was charged $50.00. The advertiser supplied 250 copies of their own brochure or flyer. One erratum insert was included with Bulletin 112 to improve the quality of two maps in the Hughes article printed in Bulletin 111. ACMLA paid for the label stock; AstraGraphics printed the correction without charge.

Bulletin 112 was printed on lighter, more highly polished paper to reduce weight and improve photo quality, which increased the cost slightly. Bulletins 111 and 113 were printed on regular 60 lb paper. AstraGraphics used new equipment for Bulletin 113, which shortened the period between final proofread and delivery of the finished product to 5 days from the usual 10-14 days, but again increased the cost slightly.

Incidental expenses incurred in the production of the Bulletin this year totaled $20.26. This represented postage for returning photos to an author, sample copies for book reviewers and three issues for indexing in GeoBase. Envelopes were supplied for all three issues through the generosity of Carleton University.

Owing to an address change, Bulletins 111 and 112 were returned from Elsevier and not indexed in GeoBase. This problem has been rectified and all three issues sent for inclusion in this indexing service.

Postage Cost Breakdown

The increase in membership fees has alleviated my concern that Bulletin costs would outstrip revenue. The cost for three issues this year mailed to US and overseas addresses (see table above) is well below the associate membership fee of $45.00.

I would like to sincerely thank the Bulletin staff who have been conscientious in their duties and always prompt with their columns: Amy Chan (New Maps), Martine Rocheleau (New Books and Atlases), Pierre Roy (both French and English Regional News) and Tim Ross (Reviews). Particular thanks to Martine Rocheleau who has translated the President's Message for all issues, and who also volunteered on short notice to translate the Regional News for Bulletin 112. Thanks are again due to Susan Jackson who has labeled the envelopes for every issue and sent them to me sorted into postal categories, and to Bruce Weedmark who has supplied the new member information and the labels for every issue.

Finally thanks to all who have prepared articles and reviews. These contributions are essential to a quality Bulletin, and all members are encouraged to send ideas and suggestions for future issues.