Deadlines for the 2023 Echo:
Authors Wanted! Even if you think you can’t write, we have good editors.
March 27: Stories revolving around lake events, people, history or Adirondack living. We have a long history of talented writers living on the lake. We would like to hear from you! Please keep the length of submissions to no more than 2 typed pages.
March 27: Back cover photo contest: Submit your photos in standard image format (.jpg, .png, or .tif).
April 3: Committee and President’s reports, calendar, committee rosters, and list of officers
April 10: Echoes – Family news. Please keep to no more than 2 paragraphs.
Remembrances – Articles about friends or family who have passed away since the last Echo went to print. Of course if someone leaves us after the due date, you may submit those at anytime until early May.
In Memoriam – Names of lake residents who have passed since the last Echo went to print. These can be accepted at anytime until the Echo is finalized in early May.
Kids Korner: News & Stories from or about our children. Encourage your kids to send us stories of interest and their reflections of their summers on the lake.
April 17: Last minute news/Changes
Please submit content as soon as possible. Be advised that submitting content by the dates listed above will guarantee entry into the 2021 Echo. Anything after deadlines may not be published this year.
The best and easiest way to submit your contributions is via e-mail as an attached Word or other Microsoft compatible document. Short items can be sent in the text of an e-mail. If you can’t e-mail us with your information, it can be typed (do not write on or sign) and sent to us via U.S. Mail (e-mail for address). Be aware that there is limited space available in the Echo for pictures. Please do not send text as a PDF file (e.g. scanned copy of handwritten or typed text).
Any documents you send please use the following formats: .rtf (Rich Text Format file) or .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word file). If you must use a different format, contact us.
Any images you would like to add must be in a proper image format such as a .jpg, .png or .tif. Make sure it is sent as an attachment, if you want to place it in your story for placement send the images as an attachment as well.
Finally, for this year’s photo contest please adhere to the proper submission instructions listed below:
- Landscape format.
- Proper image format such as a .jpg, .png or .tif.
- Please! Also include the photographers name and a title for the image. We need this in the text of the email. Not all pictures are taken by the person emailing us.
Send Echo information to: echo@carogalake.com.
CONTACT: Phones: Preferred: Cell (Mark) (631) 987-9891; Cell (Christine) (631) 525-7290.
Please pass this information on to family or friends who do not have e-mail.
Thank you,
Mark and Christine Moritz