Re: [AISdiscuss] [Fwd: Calendars??]

[Paul W Gossett <pwgossett@juno.com>]

Terry,

Thanks for the explanation and clarification of the two calendars.  I
knew the difference between the two,  I guess when I was reading and
responding  my senior moment activity had kicked in.

I would also agree that both calenders should have some information as to
how the join AIS.  I would also support the idea of using the sections
and supporting societies as a source for pictures for the 6" x 9"
calendar that AIS puts out, as long as they irises are not up for awards.
 I agree with Bob Pries suggestion for the 12" x 12" calendar. 

I am so happy to hear that you enjoy investing the time and effort in
doing this type of promotion for AIS.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

Paul

On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:01:12 -0800 Terry Aitken <terry@flowerfantasy.net>
writes:
> OK, folks, we need to be careful here as to WHICH calendar we are 
> talking about and I think we are all on the same track so far.
>     The big (12" x 12") calendar is FREE. We (AIS) are supposed to 
> get a 
> 5% royalty on calendars sold at retail price of $14.95.
> Turner Publishing prints it and ships it as they are ordered. AIS is 
> not 
> involved other than we provide the pictures.
> There is a "sort of" invitation on the back of BOTH Calendars and a 
> good 
> reference to the AIS website. I can make it less subtle.
>     The little(6" x 9") traditional calendar, done by Olive Rice 
> Waters, 
> is paid for up front by AIS. They are priced ,now, so that we will 
> make 
> money even if they dont all sell. We do need to see how this 
> progresses 
> this year. As I pointed out last fall, most of the cost of the 
> little 
> calendars is setup charges . Reducing the quantity would not 
> accomplish 
> much.
>     We are definitely targeting "outside of AIS" for the 12" x 12" 
> calendars and it sounds like Turner would like to take a shot at the 
> 
> wholesale market. Again, at no cost to AIS. (there could be a 
> question 
> of royalties in this situation.)
>     The storefront sells the 6" x 9" calendars primarily to AIS 
> members .
> The time invested is mine and I thoroughly enjoy doing this type of 
> promotion. The second one should be easier for everybody involved - 
> me, 
> the publishing staff and the sales staff, now that they can see what 
> we 
> can do. There were a "few potholes in the road" the first time out.
>     IRIS SUBJECTS. Avoiding subjects that are in the award system is 
> a 
> good concept. (politics) My problem is that the pictures I take are 
> those plants. I only have 600 digital images to pick from. Perhaps I 
> 
> could skirt the issue by only identifying the category? I can use 
> photos 
> of medal winners where the opportunity presents itself.
>     Late calendars. Both projects were late last year and both 
> publishers would like to get started much earlier this year.
> Thank you for the comments and keep them coming. I am listening very 
> 
> carefully.
> I will begin work on the calendars as soon as I get my catalog OFF 
> my 
> desk - soon?
> Terry
> 
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