Re: Bulletin Discussion, Again

[John I Jones <jijones@usjoneses.com>]

In the real world there is always someone to answer to. Or if I were to 
engage in correct grammar, in the real world, one must always answer to 
someone.

Magazines have editors, some times even managing editors. Managing 
editors may even be responsible for several editors/magazines.

Low and behold, a lot of editors have <gasp> publishers who have a lot 
to say about the general state of the magazine.

In my limited experience, the Board typically gives the editor wide 
leeway in the design and content of the bulletin. That is not to say 
the the Board relinquishes its oversight. The Board is, without doubt, 
responsible for the bulletin. It is also empowered to create or 
dissolve a committee to advise it on matters concerning the Bulletin.

John

On Jan 13, 2007, at 11:17 AM, CEMahan@aol.com wrote:

> I would like to add my two cents to the discussion of the Bulletin and 
> the
> editor's position. For the most part, I agree with comments that Anner 
> and Will
>  contributed to the discussion. I have no idea what a "Managing 
> Editor" does
> vis-a-vis the "Editor". There is no "Managing Editor" mentioned in the
> Bulletin,  is there? Every editor has his/her own style. Too much 
> formalization can
> be a  detriment to quality as can too many "bosses."  The best editors 
> are
> innovators and creators.
>
> Two of our finest editors of past years were Keith Keppel and Phil 
> Edinger.
> I think their input and ideas would be useful.
>
> As for the formal Advisory Committee, it may be that its day came  and
> passed. The Bulletin is the single most important product of the AIS.  
> Bureaucracy
> is often the enemy of quality. I apologize for being terse, but  I am
> recovering from surgery and must limit my time on the computer. I am 
> doing  fine, so no
> need to send get well messages. Warm wishes to all,  Clarence
>
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