The Handshake Newsletters of the AOTS
Throughout the AOTS history, the national organization issued newsletters a few times each year that took the form of The President’s Letter, The President’s Newsletter and The Handshake. The newsletters were compiled by a national editor who relied on Club or Executive members to mail him content in the form of articles, notes, photographs and devotions. The final product, typically 10-16 pages, was mailed out to Club Secretaries who then shared the content with local Club members. Newsletters served an important AOTS function to:
• Encourage and support members and clubs in achieving the AOTS aims.
• Communicate news from the national organization.
• Publicize national projects.
• Share Club activities and accomplishments.
• Recognize Clubs and members for their significant contributions.
• Advertise conventions, conferences and regional rallies.
• Provide commentary on regional or national issues of importance to men of the United Church
This archive contains copies of many of the newsletters issued over the years prior to 2018. As you peruse this archive, you will, no doubt, recognize the excellent work of the editors and contributors who toiled to make the newsletters a relevant and valuable communications tool.
2000's Newsletters |
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June 2012 |
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Spring 2010 |
Winter 2010 |
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Spring 2009 |
Winter 2009 |
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Spring 2008 |
Fall 2008 |
Winter 2008 |
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Spring 2007 |
Fall 2007 |
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Spring 2006 |
Fall 2006 |
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Spring 2005 |
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Spring 2004 |
Fall 2004 |
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1990's Newsletters |
March 1996 |
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February 1995 |
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February 1994 |
May 1994 |
September 1994 |
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March 1993 |
June 1993 |
October 1993 |
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March 1992 |
June 1992 |
September 1992 |
December 1992 |
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March 1991 |
June 1991 |
September 1991 |
December 1991 |
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March 1990 |
June 1990 |
September 1990 |
December 1990 |
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1980's Newsletters |
February 1989 |
September 1989 |
December 1989 |
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March 1988 |
May 1988 |
September 1988 |
November 1988 |
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March 1987 (Vol #1) |
May 1987 (Vol #2) |
May 1987 (Vol #4) |
May 1987 (Vol #5) |
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May 1986 |
July 1986 |
October 1986 |
December 1986 |
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March 1985 |
May 1985 |
Handshake BC 1885 |
December 1985 |
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February 1984 |
April 1984 |
October 1884 |
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January 1983 |
March 1983 |
BC 1983 |
October 1983 |
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June 1982 |
May 1982 |
Fall 1982 |
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February 1981 |
June 1981 |
November 1981 |
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February 1980 |
April 1980 |
September 1980 |
November 1980 |
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1970's Newsletters |
February 1979 |
April 1979 |
September 1979 |
November 1979 |
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July 1978 |
December 1978 |
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July 1978 |
December 1978 |
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December 1975 |
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December 1974 |
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January 1964 |
May 1964 |
Camp 1964 |
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1960's Newsletters |
February 1957 |
March 1957 |
May 1957 |
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