West Ways Mission Statement
West Ways is the official community newsletter of the Rotonda West Association published six times each year for residents and property owners world-wide.
The role of the newsletter:
- To report proceedings of the Board of Directors that impact owners and residents
- To feature community projects initiated by the Association that enhance the appearance of the community and thus increase property values
- To recognize volunteers who are the backbone of the Association
- To alert owners to important events during the year, such as Board and committee meetings, Candidates Night and the Annual Meeting
- To encourage participation by the members in the affairs of the Association
- To recognize deserving members who have worthy human interest stories
- To promote the many amenities of the community and the area, including golf, fishing, boating, wildlife.
- To promote clubs, organizations and activities that serve the best interests of the Association and its members, such as Neighborhood Watch, the Rotonda West Woman’s Club, Fiesta Association.
- To define governing documents of the Association such as By-laws and Deed Restrictions, as well as County services for residents.
- To feature additions/modifications to the Association website and direct people to the site for detailed information and to answer questions
Responsibilities of the Editor:
- To report the facts and avoid any biased or personal observations
- To identify and delete any material that may be deemed unacceptable for publication
- To prepare a list of proposed contents in advance of each issue for review by the Community Relations Committee
- To submit articles in draft form for approval to the appropriate committee chairmen or members interviewed or who provided data
- To submit page proofs of each issue for review and approval by the Board of Directors, Community Relations Committee and staff
- To recruit qualified writers, photographers and a layout specialist
- To work with the printer and review and approve press proofs before printing
Approved by the Board of Directors on July 11, 2007
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