Need a service that prints and mails email?

We have 20 or so older folks that don't have computers and the mailings are killing us. We are a volunteer board with park manager for 140 lots.

I would like to find a service that RESIDENTS can sign up to that would capture, print and mail community emails.

I have found services that the HOA can mass mail to, but I want a service where the resident signs up& pays to get emails converted to print.

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What Melissa said.

Is there a clubhouse where you might install a bulletin board sign and post announcements there?
What sort of things are you emailing anyway? If it's a newsletter, I would think 20 mailings out of 100 isn't so bad, depending on the frequency.

I don't know if it would cost more, but automated phone calls might be an option (our property manager has a service for extra money, which is one reason we don't use it!) To save money, maybe you can bundle several announcements and send one big one at the same. time.

You have 20 people that don't get emails and the mailings are killing you? $9.80 to send 20 people mailings shouldn't be that big of an issue.

RS,

I'm in a 130 lot development.

We simply print and deliver newsletters, etc. by rolling them up and placing them in at the door of each resident. Those who are non-resident members must request that copies of info be mailed to them.

Annual meeting notices, etc. are mailed to every member. Yes, it does take time but using mailing labels and larger envelopes (so the papers don't have to be folded) helps to minimize that time.

Minutes, copies of newsletters and governing documents are also published on our website. Anytime we get a request for a copy of something,we explain that there is a charge of $xx.xx for the copy (which is authorized by statute) or that they can access those documents for free on the Association's website. We then ask what they desire to do.

In the last 5 years, we have only had one actual request for a newsletter to be mailed to a non-member resident. Everyone else, chose to utilize the website.

Note: If you do have to fold papers, the store you use to make copies can also fold papers for you for a small fee.

It's interesting but I don't know if it's worth saving the $2 to set up accounts, maintain passwords, provide payment, etc..

When I pick up the Association mail from the post office, I also pick up a small handful of certified mail supplies and keep them at home.

I cite the certified number (which comes from the label) in the message (mailed via Certified mail xxxx xxxx xxxx etc) and utilize mailing labels for the green receipt card. It's not that big of a deal to do. We may send 5 or 6 certified mail letters per year which I use the automated postage machine at the post office to stamp and drop off the letter when I pick up the mail.

Allison,

If you do this, I'd be interested in your review of the service.

Our post office is 10 min away and I pass it on the way to and from work.

If it was across town, I'd consider other options more strongly.

Tim

oops.

no editing possible here either

I will definitely post my review.