[Eg-oversight-board] Swag!

[Kathy Lussier]

Hi Lori,

I wasn't a member of the Board when the idea to redesign the logo was 
first raised and only came in at the tail end of the discussion when 
some logos were passed around at the meeting in Indianapolis. Could 
somebody give me some background on why we were considering a new logo? 
I've been involved in re-branding efforts before, but they've typically 
happened when a logo has become dated, stale, or sometimes just plain 
ugly. I've always found the current logo to be clean,simple, and 
effective at identifying the Evergreen product.

I'm not necessarily opposed to change, but just curious about the 
previous discussions I missed. I'm also hoping a logo redesign doesn't 
delay any efforts to have some swag available in time for this year's 
conference. I'm anxious to buy all sorts of Evergreen stuff for the 
family! :)

Kathy

Kathy Lussier
Project Coordinator
Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
(508) 343-0128
klussier at masslnc.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier

On 1/22/2013 6:14 PM, Lori Bowen Ayre wrote:
> I'm game to pursue redesigning the logo if people still want to do 
> that.  Now that I'm no longer sponsored by KCLS, I have to be more 
> careful about my time and financial commitments vis-a-vis 
> Evergreen.....so, can we pay someone for some number of new designs 
> for us to consider?  Maybe $500 worth of ideas?
>
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> On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 11:01 AM, Galen Charlton <gmc at esilibrary.com 
> <mailto:gmc at esilibrary.com>> wrote:
>
>     Hi,
>
>     On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 8:21 AM, Amy Terlaga <terlaga at biblio.org
>     <mailto: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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