Kingstonian Editorial Guidelines
Purpose: The Kingstonian is
the primary means of communicating essential legal and community
information to the owners and residents of the Kingstowne
Residential Owner’s Corporation. This monthly publication is a
private instrument of Kingstowne, under the authority of the
Board of Trustees, and not a commercial venture with free
editorial discretion. As such, the Kingstonian shall
report community news and information on issues affecting
Kingstowne residents and their responsibilities. All information
shall be reported in a nonpartisan, balanced and objective
manner.
General Guidelines:
The Kingstonian will conform to the governing documents of Kingstowne as well as the policies and procedures as established by the Board of Trustees.
The Kingstonian will be written to fairly and objectively represent diverse opinions among residents.
A reasonable attempt will be made to verify sources of information and report facts accurately.
The Kingstonian will not actively endorse nor promote any religion, creed or political candidate or the activities of any specific non-community group. As a community service, calendar-type notices may be published for activities occurring within Kingstowne.
Advertising may be accepted from non-community groups wishing to call attention to their activities; however, the Kingstonian reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed not in the best interest of the community.
Letters to the editor will not be published in the Kingstonian.
Names, addresses, emails and phone numbers must accompany all submitted articles, although they need not be published if the individual requests, in writing, that the name is to be withheld.
The Editor has the obligation and right to edit any and all submitted material for length, form, style, accuracy, balance of presentation and general adherence to these policies.
Priority for publication will be given to items of legal or financial nature that affect home ownership, and other materials of significance to the majority of the community.
The Editor shall be the final judge as to what material will be published in the Kingstonian. The Editor may seek clarifications of policy from the Board of Trustees.
Fees for advertising will be established by the
Publisher and approved by the Board of Trustees.
Content Guidelines:
Board Highlights: A summary of the current month’s board meeting shall appear in the Kingstonian.
Trustee Articles: Space will be provided, as needed, for information from the officers or members of the Board of Trustees.
Kingstonian Information: A listing of the trustees shall be displayed in all issues of the Kingstonian. This listing will also provide KROC office and staff information, and other helpful phone numbers. Additionally, requests from groups wishing to be added to an important phone listing must be submitted to the editor in writing.
ARC Articles/Information: Monthly space will be allocated to ARC articles and/or other ARC-related information. Submissions will be accepted in writing from member of the ARC, Board of Trustees and/or the KROC ARC staff.
Committee or Task Force Articles: Each active committee or task force will be encouraged to submit article, notice, photos, etc., which will be published as space permits. Submissions will be accepted in writing from the group chairperson, or a designated group representative.
Kingstowne Time-Sensitive Notices and Information: All applicable, time-sensitive Kingstowne notices/information will be published in the Kingstonian. This includes meeting and trash collection schedules, Kingstowne events and registration forms, volunteer recruitment, and special trustee announcements. Requests for the publication of additional time-sensitive material shall be submitted in writing to the editor.
Monthly Calendar: The calendar will display Kingstowne business meetings and events. Special requests for addition to the calendar shall be submitted in writing to the editor.
Paid Display Advertisements: Advertisement is the responsibility of the publisher, Marlborough Publishing. As a courtesy to residents, Classified Ads may be placed at the Kingstowne Business Office.
We welcome all advertisers. For products and services in direct competition with those offered by KROC, price listings and/or coupons will not be accepted.
Advertisers must submit ads directly to Marlborough Publishing. Placement of these ads is the discretion of the publisher and in compliance with any agreements made between the publisher and KROC. All Classified Ads are placed in alphabetical order by the first letter of the text.
KROC reserves the right to suspend advertising privileges for a period to be determined by the executive director once a resident complaint(s) has been made against an individual advertiser.
Display Advertising Rates: Advertising rates are available at the Business Office. The existing rates will not change during the fiscal year.
Kingstowne Committees: All Kingstowne committees will be provided space in the Kingstonian.
Pertinent County and State Notices: Notices from county and state agencies are welcomed, but will be accepted and published when pertinent. There will be no publication guarantee for these submissions.
Non-Kingstowne Organization Submissions: Articles from non-Kingstowne organizations are welcomed, but will be acceptable and published as space permits for these submissions.
Kingstowne Classes: Space will be allocated for Kingstowne class announcements. Class locations, times, dates, fees and registration information will be published in addition to class descriptions. Class instructors wishing to publish additional advertising may do so at the regular advertising rates.
School News: Monthly school news will be accepted and published Kingstonian issues (except July and August). School articles may be omitted from publication when space is limited.
Places of Worship: Space will be allocated to a listing or special event notices of local places of worship in the Kingstonian. Listing shall include name, address, phone number, service times and directions to the location. The places of worship directory may be omitted from publication when space is limited.
Routine County Regulations: County regulations will be published in the Kingstonian periodically, and also upon request when pertinent.
Kingstowne Babysitting List: Every effort will be made to publish a Kingstowne Babysitting list on a regular basis.
Car Pool List: Every effort will be made to publish a Kingstowne Car Pool list on a regular basis.
Special Events: Notices and articles regarding special recognitions will be published only when they relate to community groups, not on an individual basis.
Other: Any other submissions approved by the Editor and the Executive Director will be published when space permits.
