[Eg-oversight-board] Swag!

[Galen Charlton]

Hi,

On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 8:21 AM, Amy Terlaga <terlaga at biblio.org> wrote:

>  1.      ** Weren’t we holding off on any swag purchases until we came up
> with a new design for the Evergreen logo?  Has that been shelved?  That’s
> fine if it has been, just need to know.
>

I think the notion of redesigning the logo is still on the table (Lori?),
but as I wouldn't expect a logo change to happen quickly, I think there's
plenty of time to sell stuff based on the existing logo.

> **2.      **I saw in the minutes that Galen suggested we get feedback
> from the Conservancy.  Kathy and I are talking with Tony tomorrow about
> EG2014, so I could bring it up then if there’s time in the call.  Just not
> sure what kind of feedback we’re looking for.  Maybe just some advice since
> they might have had some experience with others on this?
>
Besides general advice, I would expect that the Conservancy can give tips
on good vendors to use, and certainly would be able to let us know if there
are any legal pitfalls to avoid.


> ****
>
> **3.      **Do we have a budget or other guidelines for this?  Or would
> you rather wait until the initial investigation is completed to establish
> one?
>
Please let us know what you find out.  It would depend on the type of
merchandise in question; for example, t-shirts can often be produced on
demand, whereas other types of swag would need a minimum quantity to be
ordered first.

****
>
> **4.      **Lastly, I think that Kathy and Elizabeth have already
> volunteered to help out and I would think three people would be plenty to
> head this investigation.  If you’d rather I take it to the community, I’d
> be happy to, but at least for this phase of it, three seems enough to me.
>
I think that's fine for the initial investigation into ways and means.

Hoping I have the green light to launch an investigation.  I’m thinking
> some Evergreen headbands and tea cosies to start.  (kidding, of course)
>

Hey, if you think people would buy them, go for it! :)

Regards,

Galen
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