When word arrived that Newsletter Editor Jeanne Maggiore's Club Newsletter for Sound Blasters had been selected as a Top Ten Club Newsletter by Toastmasters International, an e-mail was sent asking her to talk about the award, the newsletter's content, and her effort in producing it. Here is her response:

"I am quite honored, as you can well imagine.

"I have never done anything remotely related to journalism, and this has become a fun venue for creativity and humor."

What was unique about the newsletter?

"I think my "columns" -- "From the Grammarian's Desk", "Vocabulary Blasters", and the "Jokemaster Blaster" make the newsletter special. 

"For the grammar column, I usually pick my own "pet peeves" to address -- those points of grammar that are commonly misused.  For the vocabulary words,  words that are truly useful to express everyday life are the best. And I always receive great jokes via e-mail. 

"The color which was added to the newsletters layout and the photos we used helped entice the reader, I think, because at Honeywell, most people recognize all of the Soundblasters at least by face, and it's always fun to read about people you know.

"Getting members to contribute is always a challenge, and I'm thankful for Archie Maclellan, Maria Snyder, and Brian Cavanaugh's generous submissions, and for the internet! 

"I use  Microsoft Word, which I think is very intuitive  to use as a desktop publisher. 

"The newsletter is done during late hours and is time-consuming, so if any readers are considering taking on this task, remember -- its a LOT of work, but I recommend it as great, great fun! "