The Newsletter Judging Criteria does more than establish standards for judging, it makes an outline of what an editor should look for in developing a newsletter that is both interesting and informative.

Why do we do newsletters? It is vital to the life of the detachment. It is the most common way of keeping in touch with members, Marines and other Detachments. Information about meetings, events, members and other news is disseminated on a monthly basis. This may be the only means that some members have in staying in touch. It should give members a reason to attend meetings and events, or even a reason for staying with the Detachment.

Finally, it is a means for the officers of the Detachment to make the members aware of goals and achievements of the Detachment and encourage participation.