Family Newsletters serve a variety of purposes for different families.  To help explain some of the many benefits, here are our Top 5 reasons for having a family newsletter.

1. Brings families closer together

    As your family spreads, members may lose contact with each other.  You find that Aunt Edna and Uncle Tom have become those lost relatives who live on the other side of the country or even the world.  A family newsletter brings your family closer together, keeping you updated about the events in each other’s lives.

 

2. Provides a historical record of the past

    Grandparents and other older relatives often have an abundance of information about your ancestors and a collection of stories from their youth.  Family history is a treasure, and if these stories are not passed on, they will be lost forever.  A family newsletter presents a place to record the past and can be a lasting source of information for future generations.

 

3. Provides a historical record of the present

    Just as people today look back to study the history of their ancestors, your descendants will look back to see what life was like and what you were like at this point in time.  A family newsletter can preserve this moment in your family’s history.  This record of the present can also help new family members become acquainted with the family before they actually meet all their new relatives.

 

4. Keeps members informed about family gatherings and events

    In this busy world where we live, it’s hard enough to remember the grocery list, much less family birthdays, anniversaries, and graduation parties.  Plus, the news that went from Uncle Fred to Grandma to Susie to your mom may not be the most reliable.  By listing the info in the family newsletter, everyone will know the correct time that the 4^th of July party starts and how old little Johnny really is.

 

5. Makes the news more interesting

    Reading news in a letter or an e-mail can be dull and time consuming. A newsletter can make your news easier to read.  Headings help break the letter into smaller sections.  Graphics and pictures make the news more entertaining and memorable. Your friends and family will be excited to read your yearly update in a newsletter format.