The Chuff Zone

[Brian Minkin]

David and Chris,

Before you continue beating on the editor or Dergasser you need to understand the priorities in terms of what the publication will contain.  First let me say that due to cost restrictions we have to limit it to a specific number of pages. (I think the count is 20 pages plus cover).  Even with a national PCA stipend and advertising revenue we do not even break even on publishing Dergasser.

The first priority is to fit all the paid advertising into the publication as well as articles written by the exec board members.  Of course advertisements for upcoming events are also a high priority. After it is laid out with all this material then the space that is left is used for other submitted articles.  It seems early in the year we always get lots of additional material submitted. As the year goes on the submissions seem to slow down.  Articles that are not date sensitive or Porsche/PCA oriented are held to be placed in Dergasser when space allows.

The editor has her hands full to produce this publication on a timely basis every month.  Please appreciate the effort and do not criticize what you do not have knowledge of.   


And if you do not think that Dergasser is what is appropriate for the regions news letter then the way to do something about it is to run for the editors position next year, Not make snide remarks about sending the editor back to the kitchen.