DEADLINE for submission of photos, news articles and
historical articles is MAY 1, 2010, for inclusion in August issue.
The following information is provided to encourage you to submit news and pictures of major chapter activities and to author and submit historical articles for the August issue of the UDC Magazine. We certainly want our fellow members to know of the things we are doing in MISSISSIPPI! Let's make the August 2003 issue of the UDC Magazine our best ever!
DEADLINE: for submitting articles for the August 2010 issue is May 1st.
PHOTOS:
When submitted to accompany a news article, photographs may be published at a cost of $30.00 per picture. You may submit a photo to accompany an historical article which may be published, at the discretion of the editors, free of charge. Photos submitted for inclusion in an ad are included in the cost of the ad.
NEWS ARTICLES: more info to come later
HISTORICAL ARTICLES:
Articles of approximately 1,000 to 1,500 words should be typewritten, double-spaced on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Type one one side of paper only. If you have a computer, PLEASE put your article on a 3 1/2" floppy and include a hard copy of the article. Identify software used. Please understand that your diskette will not be returned Do not submit articles that have previously appeared in print.
Retain copies of all material you submit. Do not send original letters and/or photos. They will not be returned. Photos will be returned ONLY IF you submit a self-address, stamped envelope (proper size) and it is included with your original mailing.
Historical Articles should cover historical sites or events during the 1861-1865 period.
Please include the full name of person submitting article, her Chapter name, office held, etc. Include a bibliography when appropriate. Articles without the above mentioned information will be held until the information is received.
Every effort will be made to include your article in the August 2010 issue, however, it is not guaranteed. Articles not published immediately may be held for future issues.
ADVERTISING:
Current prices for advertisements are listed below:
Ad Size Ad Price You Send You Keep
Single column inch $42.00 $33.60 $8.40
Double column inch 42.00 33.60 8.40
1/6 page 90.00 72.00 18.00
1/3 page 156.00 124.80 31.20
1/2 page 222.00 177.60 44.40
2/3 page 294.00 235.20 58.80
Full Page 402.00 321.60 80.40
Inside Front or
Back Cover* 420.00 336.00 84.00
Back Cover* 432.00 345.60 86.40
* Due to limited availability of these full pages, first to send the money covering this ad, gets the space.
For value v. space, ten column inch ads will pay for a full page yet take up only one of the three columns on that page, leaving two coumns for articles. Have your advertisers make their checks for the ad price amount to your chapter then you submit one check for all ads sent by your chapter, made out to Treausrer General UDC. Your check will be for the "You Send" amount.
ORDERING YOUR UDC MAGAZINE!!!
PROCEDURE FOR ORDERING THE UDC MAGAZINE
NEW AND RENEWALS
Do you subscribe to the UDC Magazine? If not, you are missing a great opportunity to learn more about the UDC and its many accomplishments. The UDC Magazine informs, educates and even amuses and entertains. Subscribe today or renew as appropriate so you can get the latest news on our organization. The magazine is only $15.00 per year. What a bargain! (If your Chapter is a 100% subscribing chapter, the subscription rate is only $12.00 per year.) Two years $27.00, three years $40.00. Also, you can give it as a gift subscription to a friend, relative, fellow member or a local library. It would be a great Christmas or Birthday gift for a loved one.
Procedure:
1. List names and addresses of subscribers alphabetically. Please type or print legibly. You may use the magazine labesl instead of typed/printed information.
2. Verify the correct spelling of name and address and the correct zip code +4.
3. Indicate subscriber as new (N) or renewal (R).
4. Indicate Chapter status as 100%, if applicable.
5. Indicate address changes for renewal subscriptions, if applicable.
6. Check, made payable to "Treasurer General UDC" must be attached to magazine order to ensure proper credit. Checks are deposited upon receipt in the UDC Business Office.
7. Identify subscription list with Chapter name and number and include name, address, telephone number and e-mail address (if available) of the chapter contact person.
8. Subscriptions and checks should be submitted DIRECTLY TO THE UDC BUSINESS OFFICE, 328 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220-4057 with a photocopy of the subscriber list submitted to the Divison Director. Subscriptions must be received in the Business Office sixty (60) days prior to expiration.
The UDC needs the Magazine and the Magazine needs you! We appreciate those who have already subscribed or renewed this year. Many thanks. Keep up the good work. If anyone needs any help with the Magazine, please contact our Division Magazine Director, Cindy Huerkamp at cowbel@hotmail.com
