Why do I no longer receive Paper copies of the Dogman?

Why Do I No longer Receive Paper Copies of the Dogman?

By Dave Broeker

Last Updated - 11/16/2012

Mailing costs are soaring through the roof, and the officers of the VDHA agreed that we needed to get better control of Dogman publication and circulation costs.

Starting with the August 2008 issue, members were notified via the Dogman and the VDHA Website that the mailing of paper copies of the Dogman was going to be extremely limited.

That is why all Dogman issues have been posted on our website so they can be easily viewed in full color.  Most "Active" members no longer have the need to receive a paper copy of the Dogman, unless they do not have access to a computer, or special circumstances prevail.
 

Several follow-up reminder notices were posted on the Home Page of the VDHA website and related articles were also published in the Dogman.

If you know of any "Active" member who does not have a computer or has extenuating circumstances, possibly medical, please contact Dave Broeker or Bob Palochik to advise. We want to make sure they continue to be informed and that they receive Dogman paper copies.

We are attempting to eliminate the waste of paper copies being mis-sent to incorrect addresses that no longer exist, or paper copies being mailed to members who really don’t need them or don't know how to stop them from being mailed.

The VDHA feels this is a positive move in the right direction, and as a direct result, we will save money by lowering the number of paper Dogman issues that have to be printed and handled, and by reducing the postage fees incurred.

At the same time it helps the VDHA to become a little more "greener" and we might even save a small tree or two while we're at it.

Thanks to everyone for your cooperation.

Dave Broeker

VDHA Webmaster