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Agreed Jim. I wish we could do this on FB (I know everyone doesn't use it)
or something similar. or even forum software on NWHS.org.
Mike Rector

On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
wrote:

> I’d be glad to pitch in as well, especially to end all the emails!
> 😉Design by committee isn’t always the best solution for a project!
>
> Jim Brewer
>
> On Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM NW Mailing List via NW-Mailing-List <
> nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> I'll pitch in.  I pledge $100.
>>
>> Tim Hensley
>>
>> On Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:52:47 AM EST, NW Mailing List via
>> NW-Mailing-List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I appreciate that members are willing to print flyers on their home
>> computer. Another organization I belong to locally does this as well -
>> however the quality of our end product varies greatly, and even the best
>> don’t match the quality of print house production. And the cost still
>> exists, it’s just defrayed to member’s pockets. My guess is that it’s more
>> expensive per-unit than a production house bulk job.
>>
>> Rather than printing at home, would members be willing to donate $xx to
>> the society for centralized printing and shipping? Home-printed versions
>> could be used as filler if their stash is exhausted for a given show. I’d
>> be willing to pitch in. On the surface, I think this form of advertising
>> (high-quality product well displayed at member’s personal tables) would
>> certainly help promote awareness of the Society.
>>
>> Matt Goodman
>> Columbus, Ohio
>>
>> On Jan 26, 2025, at 5:30 PM, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I agree that we should spend a little extra. I also think we should have
>> a couple issues of the Arrow on display, if that is possibly. It definitely
>> stands out.
>>
>> Mike Rector
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 26, 2025, 3:55 PM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Doing the brochure in color would make it more eye-catching for train
>> show goers and put on a good impression of the society. Some local
>> charities or churches might be able to hook you up with a printer who is
>> not expensive.
>>
>> Carl Barna
>> Emmaus, PA
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>> *Cc:* NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
>> *Subject:* Re: flyers
>>
>> All,
>>
>> Why complicate things?  I think we need one, catch-all flyer for
>> everything. One that could be downloaded and printed out to be passed out
>> at train shows, events, passed out to random clusters of railfans, etc.
>> Doesn't have to be in color or fancy -- just serve the basic purpose.
>>
>> Tim Hensley
>>
>> On Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 12:32:02 PM EST, NW Mailing List <
>> nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Jim,
>>
>> A suggestion: If a commissary flyer were put together in a PDF format,
>> perhaps members could print their own at home for use at a show.  This
>> would reduce costs of printing and mailing a glossy print document.  How
>> many would actually be required at any show?  Most likely, not every
>> attendee would have an interest.
>>
>> Vic Chudoba
>>
>> Woodstock, IL
>>
>>
>> *From:* NW-Mailing-List <nw-mailing-list-bounces at nwhs.org> *On Behalf Of
>> *NW Mailing List
>> *Sent:* Sunday, January 26, 2025 6:42 AM
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>> *Subject:* flyers
>>
>>
>> As I know everyone is well a aware, the cost of everything has
>> skyrocketed over the last few years and this includes printing services.
>> More membership brochures are currently being done so that we can hand them
>> out at the shows where we will be represented.  Since we haven't figured
>> out how to get commissary stock out to those who will be representing us at
>> a reasonable price yet (let us know if you have ideas/suggestions), I sure
>> would like to have a one-page, commissary flyer to give interested folks
>> along with the membership brochure.
>>
>> The problem is, of course, cost.  Does anyone out there have access to
>> copy/print capabilities that could produce such a flyer in quantity for a
>> reasonable price, obviously the lower the better.
>>
>> This could help us boost our sales and allow us to do more things in the
>> future.
>>
>> Please chime in if you have or are aware of anything that could help in
>> this area.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jim Cochran
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