Communication Index Guide

Using the Purdue Extension Electronic Impact Statement

Note: For easier reference, print this page before downloading the electronic Impact statement.

Use the Purdue Extension electronic Impact statement to send high-quality Impact statements using Microsoft Outlook. The statement is an easy and inexpensive way to spread the word about the efforts Purdue Extension is making in your county.

Save the Impact satement template

Basically, the steps for using this template are simple. First, you need to save the template to your computer.

Impact reporting template

Click on the "Impact reporting template " link above to open the template in a new browser window.

After the template appears, click on the "File" menu in your browser's top tool bar and select "Save As" to bring up the dialogue box.

In the dialogue box, select the folder on your computer where you want to save the template.

In the "File name:" box, give the Impact template a name you will remember (such as "impacttemplate").

Where it says, "Save as type:" select "Web Page, HTML only (*.htm, *.html)" from the pull down menu.

Click on the "Save" button.

Instructions for modifying the Impact statement

Click "Instructions for modifying the Impact statement " to download a PDF file of basic instructions for the electronic Impact statement. If you've ever used it, you'll notice that the instructions for the Purdue Extension e-newsletter and Impact statement are basically the same. Use the advanced e-newsletter instructions http://www.extension.purdue.edu/ktgmarketing/comsurvivalguide/DetailedInstructions.pdf to learn more about using the templates.

Further Assistance
If you have any questions about the Purdue Extension e-newsletter template, please contact:

Virginia Quesada
E-Magazine Writer/Marketer
615 W. State Street
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-6681
ginnyjr@purdue.edu

Kevin Smith
Editor
615 W. State Street
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-9558
kevlsmith@purdue.edu