Re: [AISdiscuss] Turner Publishing agreement

[John I Jones <jijones@usjoneses.com>]

I am ok with everything except the mailing to the members. I worry that 
we will be setting a precedent. I think we used to sell labels, but in 
the last 8 years or so I thought our policy was to not make the list 
available to anyone for commercial purposes.

John (J)
On Feb 14, 2006, at 9:54 AM, Terry Aitken wrote:

> Hi Again everybody.
> Turner would like to have a signed agreement this week if possible. I 
> should be ready to send photos this week if we get the agreement taken 
> care of. Unlike last year, this year we are a "known quantity" to each 
> other. I think the whole process will go much smoother. I will 
> summarize the agreement.
> -There will be no financial risk to AIS.
> -Publisher to pay 10% royalty to AIS based on a retail price of $12.95 
> (+$3.95 shipping)
> -Publisher to creat promotional pieces for advertizing in AIS news 
> sources(bulletin) and to promote pre-publication orders(@40% discount)
> -Publisher to market the calendars through outside channels -on-line 
> retailers, specialty calendar retailers and targeted retailers.
> -Publisher to retain publishing rights , AIS to retain copyright to 
> published material.
> -Publisher to do layout with approval of AIS rep.
> -AIS to appoint representative to review and approve calendar project.
> -AIS to assist in promotion of the calendar by newsletters, website 
> link, and press releases from time to time.
> -AIS to allow promotional pieces to its members after calendar has 
> been published.
>    Last year , we balked at sending a mailer to members and, instead, 
> sent a mailer to the affiliates.
> Last year, we did not have a link to the website. (I think I was 
> getting nervous about the late delivery)
> Barring serious objections from the board, I will sign this agreement 
> Thursday night and mail photos over the weekend. Photos used will not 
> identify the cultivar other than Medal winners. AIS website will be 
> prominantly dislayed on the calendar.
> Terry
>
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