Idea of a newsletter is great. I know how important a newsletter is for a large group of people. I write for my annual family reunion. Not everyone can attend each year, but they are assured to receive information about upcoming events and post-reunion happenings on who won the registration prizes, etc. I've received numerous calls about my newsletter telling me how wonderful it is that they are not being forgotten and that I make feel like they are important to family. I then take the opportunity to remind them to update their email or physical address if it changes so they can continue receiving their copy. I also ask them to spread the word about the newsletter by forwarding it via email or telling someone else to send in their contact info so they can receive one.