[WVDXA] WVDXA Badges-- New Supplier; New Design?

[john]

I would like one also--john w8wej

Pstark wrote:
> Me too.
>
> Pete K4OM
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> w8hc at aol.com
>   Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 10:40 PM
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>   Subject: [WVDXA] WVDXA Badges-- New Supplier; New Design?
>
>
>   Guys,
>   A couple of the WVDXA members have contacted me over the past year or so
> about getting club badges like we had made a few years back using the "logo"
> design I created.  Actually, I was never really satisfied with the design
> because I didn't feel like the color scheme gave enough contrast for the
> text to stand out.  The company that made the badges for us back then
> apparently went out of business. However, Bob WA8VPN recently contacted
> another printer who advertises in QST.  He is:
>   Gene Harlan - WB9MMM
>   Name Tags by Gene
>   Harlan Technologies - publisher of Amateur Television Quarterly
>   http://www.hampubs.com
>
>   I have been working with Gene for the past week or so trying to come up
> with some different ideas.  The main thing that was a problem for the old
> badge was that I used a gray background (like in sample #1).  I have been
> able to change the design using a white background but asked Gene to try a
> few different combinations of colors and the images.  Actually, he doesn't
> care what design anyone uses because his process is a direct printing
> process from an image file, unlike a screen print that requires a set-up
> template.  We can get a discount if we have so many orders but the max I
> believe he will charge is $12 per badge.  See his website to confirm.  I
> haven't been talking price with him actually.  Oh, and we can modify the
> ARRL DXCC Pin image on the badge to read whatever you'd like including
> however many number of entities you'd like to have printed on there.
> Impress everyone at Dayton next year and have "390" printed on.  W8UV may
> even want his to indicate 6-meter DXCC.  Whatever you want is no problem.
>
>   But I would like to know how many of you might be interested in ordering
> from Gene so we can see what kind of discount may be available.  I know
> WA8VPN and W8IW want a badge.
>
>   Oh, to see the samples....  http://www.w8hc.com/wvdxa/wvdxabadges.htm
>
>   If anyone has another idea for a design, please feel free to email it to
> Gene.  He is great to work with and eager to get our business.
>
>   His web address is above and it includes all information necessary.
>
>   73 es DX de Hal W8HC
>
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