{"id":23823,"date":"2020-07-28T14:29:42","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T14:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/hoa-newsletter-template\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T02:33:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T02:33:19","slug":"hoa-newsletter-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/hoa-newsletter-template\/","title":{"rendered":"HOA Newsletter Template"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mLyBJDtFprF80E4B7tBABw.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mLyBJDtFprF80E4B7tBABw.png\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Writing a newsletter is not particularly difficult. Writing an <strong>excellent newsletter that grabs and holds the attention of its readers<\/strong>, however, is <strong>much more of a challenge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, it\u2019s not as hard as you may think.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few <strong>golden rules<\/strong> that must be adhered to when creating an HOA newsletter. These are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Know your readership (demographic, location, interests, history, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Write well, simply, concisely, and avoid jargon<\/li>\n<li>Provide useful information (e.g. maintenance tips)<\/li>\n<li>Include news that matters to your members<\/li>\n<li>Include opinions of your members<\/li>\n<li>Encourage participation<\/li>\n<li>Enrich text with graphics and photos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of these best practices really come together when you<strong> prioritize engagement with the community\u2019s members<\/strong> rather than using the newsletter as a vehicle to express the board member\u2019s opinions on various issues.<\/p>\n<p>This HOA Newsletter Template will enable you to do just that by guiding you through the process of creating and distributing a newsletter that is <strong>both visually appealing and has interesting, engaging content.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From including&nbsp;a short note from the board to putting together an <strong>informative FAQ section, adding attractive graphics<\/strong>, and distributing to all members, this newsletter template will ensure that you and your team are putting together first-class newsletters that will <strong>surely be recognized and appreciated by the community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5>A little info about Process Street<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street<\/a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong>superpowered checklists<\/strong>. By using our software to document your processes, you are instantly creating an actionable workflow in which tasks can be assigned to team members, automated, and monitored in real-time to ensure they are being executed as intended, each and every time.<\/p>\n<p>The point is to&nbsp;<strong>minimize human error, increase accountability<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>provide employees with all of the tools and information necessary<\/strong>&nbsp;to complete their tasks as effectively as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"enter-basic-details\">\n<h2>Enter basic details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>To get things started, enter some<strong> basic details<\/strong> regarding the newsletter you will be creating and sending to your HOA community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Newsletter Author(s) <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Newsletter Editor - Name <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Date of publishing <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Will the newsletter be published in print, online, or both? <\/label> <select disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"content-essential\">\n<h2>Content (essential):<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"write-a-short-summary\">\n<h2>Write a short summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Write a <strong>short summary<\/strong> of the newsletter.<\/p>\n<p>This should <strong>include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Main message<\/li>\n<li>Important updates<\/li>\n<li>Important news<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Summary of the newsletter <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"include-a-note-from-the-board\">\n<h2>Include a note from the board<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Every newsletter should include a <strong>short note from the board.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">Try to<strong> tailor your content around relevant issues <\/strong>your residents may be facing or current events in your local city. This is a great way to build a following of your newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Note from the board <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"include-a-faqs-section\">\n<h2>Include a FAQs section<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Include a<strong> FAQs section<\/strong> in your newsletter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For example, provide answers to the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When and where is the next annual meeting?<\/li>\n<li>Where is parking allowed?<\/li>\n<li>How can I submit my questions\/concerns to board members?<\/li>\n<li>Where can I access and review the HOA's meeting minutes?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> FAQs section <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"include-a-few-photos\">\n<h2>Include a few photos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Including a few photos of your properties\/community is a<strong> great way to make the newsletter more attractive.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Attach at least one photo below<\/strong> and add it to the newsletter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Newsletter photo #1 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Newsletter photo #2 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Newsletter photo #3 <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"provide-contact-information\">\n<h2>Provide contact information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Provide <strong>contact information<\/strong> for HOA members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">It is up <strong>to you to decide how much contact information is appropriate<\/strong>. You can provide a name, phone number, email address, even an address if you want. If you want to keep things super simple, just put an <strong>email address<\/strong>. That's the bare minimum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Contact information (name &amp; phone number) <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-essential-newsletter-content\">\n<h2>Approval: Essential newsletter content<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Write a short summary<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Include a note from the board<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Include a FAQs section<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Include a few photos<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Provide contact information<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"content-recommended\">\n<h2>Content (recommended):<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"share-upcoming-community-events\">\n<h2>Share upcoming community events<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Add a brief section in the newsletter to include any <strong>upcoming community events<\/strong> that your HOA members may be interested in attending or learning more about.<\/p>\n<p>If there is a<strong> webpage that contains information<\/strong> regarding such events,<strong> enter the link below and include it in the online version<\/strong> of your newsletter (if it will be available online).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Upcoming community events <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"share-news-from-your-members\">\n<h2>Share news from your members<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Creating a <strong>personal connection to your community<\/strong> newsletter should be your top priority.<\/p>\n<p>Including members of your HOA and your community is a smart move to<strong> motivate residents to establish closer relationships.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">For example, have on<strong>e \"guest column\" in which a resident shares a particularly important, interesting, or funny story<\/strong> that will attract your readers and build a stronger sense of community amongst your members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> News from your members <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"share-maintenance-tips\">\n<h2>Share maintenance tips<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Depending on the <strong>season and specific weather conditions<\/strong>, its a great idea to share some<strong> useful maintenance tips<\/strong> with your community members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For example, for <strong>Fall\/Winter maintenance<\/strong>, you could provide some tips like the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check drainage swales for proper rainwater flow (roof and ground)<\/li>\n<li>Check for evidence of termites<\/li>\n<li>Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (monthly - change batteries as needed)<\/li>\n<li>Change laundry machine and dishwashing machine hoses - (annually)<\/li>\n<li>Drain water heater (annually) &amp; install overflow pan if not currently in place.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the backflow devices are wrapped and any other external equipment is properly wrapped for possible freezing.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a roof inspection to be completed by someone who knows how to walk on your roof without causing more damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Maintenance tips <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"publishing-print\">\n<h2>Publishing (print):<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"format-the-newsletter-as-a-word-or-pdf-document\">\n<h2>Format the newsletter as a Word or PDF document<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Below is all of the content that you have created for the newsletter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now is the time to format the content into a <strong>Word or PDF document.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you have done so,<strong> attach the document below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4>Summary<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Summary_of_the_newsletter}}<\/p>\n<h4>Note from the board<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Note_from_the_board}}<\/p>\n<h4>FAQs section<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.FAQs_section}}<\/p>\n<h4>Photos<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Newsletter_photo_#1}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Newsletter_photo_#2}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Newsletter_photo_#3}}<\/p>\n<h4>Contact information<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Contact_information_(name_&amp;_phone_number)}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Contact_email_address}}<\/p>\n<h4>Upcoming events<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Upcoming_community_events}}<\/p>\n<h4>Member news<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.News_from_your_members}}<\/p>\n<h4>Maintenance tips<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Maintenance_tips_2}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Newsletter Word\/PDF document <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ensure-content-design-is-aesthetically-pleasing\">\n<h2>Ensure content design is aesthetically pleasing<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>There is no getting around the fact that your newsletter <strong>needs to look good.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is <strong>essential if you want your community members to really pay attention<\/strong> to the content and not throw it to one side as soon as they see a massive block of words.<\/p>\n<p>There are <strong>6&nbsp;essential design elements listed below.<\/strong> Be sure to complete each of them <strong>in addition to utilizing your own design ideas <\/strong>(write below)&nbsp;to produce a stellar newsletter!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Keep paragraphs short<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Choose a font that is easy to read<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Add a side column for FAQs<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Use different colors<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Add photos<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Separate content with clear headers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Design ideas for print publishing <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"choose-an-attractive-envelope\">\n<h2>Choose an attractive envelope<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>This <strong>may not seem very important, but it most certainly is.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The envelope you choose <strong>should not look like you run-of-the-mill bank statement envelope<\/strong> that screams \"Don't bother opening me unless you have to\".&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It should be <strong>color and have a nice texture<\/strong> that shows your community you are putting <strong>real care and effort<\/strong> into the creation of your newsletters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">This will massively increase the chances of community members reading the newsletter from start to finish, and encourage them to make contributions in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"brand-the-envelope-with-your-hoa-logo\">\n<h2>Brand the envelope with your HOA logo<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Of course, brand the envelope with your <strong>HOA logo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The<strong> easiest and most cost-effective way to do this is have a batch of stickers printed<\/strong> that you can then slap on to the envelope before sending it off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This will really set your envelope apart from other mail coming through your members' doors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-print-newsletter-ready-for-distribution\">\n<h2>Approval: Print newsletter ready for distribution<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Format the newsletter as a Word or PDF document<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Ensure content design is aesthetically pleasing<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Choose an attractive envelope<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Brand the envelope with your HOA logo<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"print-the-newsletter-ideally-in-color\">\n<h2>Print the newsletter (ideally in color)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Below are the<strong> links to the formatted newsletter file.<\/strong> Print out however many copies you need, ideally in color.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note down how many copies you printed<\/strong> below for<strong> record-keeping purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4>Newsletter file:<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Newsletter_Word\/PDF_document}}<\/p>\n<h4>Link:<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Link_to_newsletter}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Number of newsletters printed <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"distribute-to-all-community-members\">\n<h2>Distribute to all community members<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Finally, <strong>fold and slot each newsletter into their gorgeous envelope<\/strong> (stamped with your HOA logo), and <strong>distribute to all of your members.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Then, it's just a matter of time before you get some <strong>awesome feedback!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note down how many envelopes were sent <\/strong>in the form field below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Number of envelopes sent <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"publishing-online\">\n<h2>Publishing (online):<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"save-the-newsletter-as-a-pdf-or-word-document\">\n<h2>Save the newsletter as a PDF or Word document<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Below is all of the content that you have created for the newsletter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now is the time to format the content into a <strong>Word or PDF document.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you have done so,<strong> attach the document below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4>Summary<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Summary_of_the_newsletter}}<\/p>\n<h4>Note from the board<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Note_from_the_board}}<\/p>\n<h4>FAQs section<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.FAQs_section}}<\/p>\n<h4>Photos<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Newsletter_photo_#1}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Newsletter_photo_#2}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Newsletter_photo_#3}}<\/p>\n<h4>Contact information<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Contact_information_(name_&amp;_phone_number)}}<\/p>\n<p>{{form.Contact_email_address}}<\/p>\n<h4>Upcoming events<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Upcoming_community_events}}<\/p>\n<h4>Member news<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.News_from_your_members}}<\/p>\n<h4>Maintenance tips<\/h4>\n<p>{{form.Maintenance_tips_2}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Newsletter Word\/PDF document (for online publishing) <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ensure-the-design-is-attractive\">\n<h2>Ensure the design is attractive<\/h2>\n<div 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