hi guys!
i'm bored at work (as usual) and decided to look up info about the Emerald Empire Hempfest that was we talked about at our last meeting. i didn't see anything on the website about an application due date, so we probably have time to talk about participating at our next meeting (june7th)...
- it is Friday-Sunday, July 20-22 (the weekend after Oregon Country Fair), which could be good because out-of-town people might still be in the area
- they estimate a turnout of about 4500 people this year
- it's located at Washington/Jefferson park
- they say that earth-friendly & hemp-based products seem to sell the best
- there is a Hemp Fashion show where vendors can display/model their items that are for sale
- a Standard Vendor Booth is 10x15ft, $200 for all 3 days, $75 for 1 day
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Friday, May 25, 2007
Post Cards
They are 100 free, $2.49 uploads right now and $9 to ship just the postcards.
Thats like $2 each, If no one else wants to do it I'll put the order but I need the image by the end of the day to have the postcards here before the show. If we wait anymore we will have to pay more for shipping to have them in time.
-Kiley
Thats like $2 each, If no one else wants to do it I'll put the order but I need the image by the end of the day to have the postcards here before the show. If we wait anymore we will have to pay more for shipping to have them in time.
-Kiley
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Regular Meetings & Other Stuff
Hi Everyone!
We had a small meeting tonight and decided in efforts to grow the group we need to set regular meeting times. We picked the first and third Thursday of the month. That means our next meeting will be June 7th at 6:30 at World Cafe. The meeting after that will be on the 21st same time and place.
It turns out crafty wonderland was a bust, maybe the weekend, maybe the location....
We talked about doing the Sunday market in Florence, it's $30 and they don't have issues with booth sharing. Brandi is looking into the details for us along with details of the fall street fair on campus.
Other random details:
Pam is still working on the banner listed below. Squares should be 12" square. You only need to make a square if you are going to the Portland fair. The rest of us don't have to worry until we are doing a joint fair.
Pam has found it to be cheaper to ship large packages via UPS rather than the USPS. UPS -$13, USPS- $30!!!!
Please round up promo's and business cards for the up coming meeting for the Portland fair and other sellers. Pam's selling like a mad woman and needs more things from us!
I think that's most of the high points, we will be posting information on shows as we find it out!
-Kiley
We had a small meeting tonight and decided in efforts to grow the group we need to set regular meeting times. We picked the first and third Thursday of the month. That means our next meeting will be June 7th at 6:30 at World Cafe. The meeting after that will be on the 21st same time and place.
It turns out crafty wonderland was a bust, maybe the weekend, maybe the location....
We talked about doing the Sunday market in Florence, it's $30 and they don't have issues with booth sharing. Brandi is looking into the details for us along with details of the fall street fair on campus.
Other random details:
Pam is still working on the banner listed below. Squares should be 12" square. You only need to make a square if you are going to the Portland fair. The rest of us don't have to worry until we are doing a joint fair.
Pam has found it to be cheaper to ship large packages via UPS rather than the USPS. UPS -$13, USPS- $30!!!!
Please round up promo's and business cards for the up coming meeting for the Portland fair and other sellers. Pam's selling like a mad woman and needs more things from us!
I think that's most of the high points, we will be posting information on shows as we find it out!
-Kiley
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Just a few things...
Some of us will be going up to Portland next month to participate in the Portland Etsy Craft Fair and it would be nice if we could promote Eugene Etsy as a whole. So, for the members that are going, we need to meet and get organized. I have volunteered to put together a fabric banner for us to use at the show. Each member will make their own square to represent their shop. The way I have it visualized is that we will have a base banner which will say "Eugene Etsy Street Team" at the top and we will attached everyone's square (but not permanently). That way we can use the banner for other shows when others participate. Any suggestions on this would be welcome.
Another thing is that it would be nice to have the postcards available to hand out at the show. Also, for members that are not participating, I would be happy to hand out business cards, promos, whatever with your shop address on it...to promote traffic to your shops, too. If you'd like to give me promos for the show, just convo me. Speaking of promos, I am completely out of promos to send out with packages. Yay! I've actually been selling stuff....which is exciting. So, if anyone wants to give me promos to send out in packages, that would be awesome,too.
Now, about the postcards. If there are members who have not made it to any meetings, but are still interested in having your shop featured on the postcard, please post here. We would like to get as many members involved as possible and I know that with busy schedules, it's hard to get to meetings. But, you can also be involved here...on the blog. So, speak up and let us know that you are interested!
So, I guess what we/I need to know is do we want to schedule a meeting for all members regarding the postcards, promo items, etc.? We do have a couple new folks that are interested in being involved, so it might be nice to meet sometime. And, next....for folks going to Portland, do we want to meet and get things organized? We still need to figure out lodging....ugh.
Any comments or items I missed, please don't hesitate to comment here. And, please don't be shy. Everyone is welcome to post on the blog.
Pam
Another thing is that it would be nice to have the postcards available to hand out at the show. Also, for members that are not participating, I would be happy to hand out business cards, promos, whatever with your shop address on it...to promote traffic to your shops, too. If you'd like to give me promos for the show, just convo me. Speaking of promos, I am completely out of promos to send out with packages. Yay! I've actually been selling stuff....which is exciting. So, if anyone wants to give me promos to send out in packages, that would be awesome,too.
Now, about the postcards. If there are members who have not made it to any meetings, but are still interested in having your shop featured on the postcard, please post here. We would like to get as many members involved as possible and I know that with busy schedules, it's hard to get to meetings. But, you can also be involved here...on the blog. So, speak up and let us know that you are interested!
So, I guess what we/I need to know is do we want to schedule a meeting for all members regarding the postcards, promo items, etc.? We do have a couple new folks that are interested in being involved, so it might be nice to meet sometime. And, next....for folks going to Portland, do we want to meet and get things organized? We still need to figure out lodging....ugh.
Any comments or items I missed, please don't hesitate to comment here. And, please don't be shy. Everyone is welcome to post on the blog.
Pam
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Postcards?
I was just wondering if we ever got the post cards ordered? -If not no worries I know we will get to it I just had a I wonder if I owe someone money moment.
-Kiley
-Kiley
Monday, May 7, 2007
small update...
to anyone who missed our thursday meeting, we just discussed the upcoming craftywonderland and portland fair events. if you are participating in either of these, but did not come please let us know. :)
basically what we decided, about craftywonderland, is wren and emily will be carpooling with their items and molly and courtney with theirs. we're going to drive up together, and hit up fabric depot on the way home!
our plans so far, about the june event, are to carpool to portland friday (june 8) in the evening, and get a hotel room- since setup is at 6:30am the next day! wren and pam will be carpooling with their items and courtney and molly with theirs. it will be a tight squeeze in both cars, so anyone else who wants to go will have to work out other carpooling/driving arrangements, sorry!
also, it's probably a good idea to get on the event planning website and reserve a table space- you can pay later but should do that now so you're in.
wren :)
basically what we decided, about craftywonderland, is wren and emily will be carpooling with their items and molly and courtney with theirs. we're going to drive up together, and hit up fabric depot on the way home!
our plans so far, about the june event, are to carpool to portland friday (june 8) in the evening, and get a hotel room- since setup is at 6:30am the next day! wren and pam will be carpooling with their items and courtney and molly with theirs. it will be a tight squeeze in both cars, so anyone else who wants to go will have to work out other carpooling/driving arrangements, sorry!
also, it's probably a good idea to get on the event planning website and reserve a table space- you can pay later but should do that now so you're in.
wren :)
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