[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Burgee Update

[Stephen Staum]

Put me down for one please.

*Thanks and Stay Well,*

*Stephen Staum*
*s/v Carol Lee 2*

*Needham, MA*



On Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 4:47 PM Joe Dempsey <joedempsey at hughes.net> wrote:

> Okay, guys, I need your understanding (and sympathy). In talking with the
> flag shop, The Burgee Shoppe.com, our choice of design ran into a glitch
> and
> I think we should modify the design.  The design that we voted on(first
> picture) had a white border on the perimeter of the blue triangle, showing
> a
> bit of blue on the edge. The maker says that the blue edge would have to be
> one half inch. This would impede on the rest of the flag and need to reduce
> the size of the "R22" logo/font. I sent them a quick modification that does
> two things: The original design with the white border looks smaller because
> the white border blends into the sky background and 2, actually makes the
> burgee stand out better. The woman on the phone said she actually liked it
> better.
>
> This is the only supplier I found that would let us order individually, but
> we have to give them a commitment of at least 25. In doing so, a setup fee
> is waived. They haven't said anything about a deposit (yet!) so we're
> counting on everybody to step it up. They have quoted us $24.00 per flag
> but
> I don't have shipping terms yet.
>
> We have commitments from List Members for 38 burgees so far. I notice that
> a
> number of you plan to purchase 2 burgees, as I do. I plan to frame one for
> my den. If anyone wants to increase their order, let me know.
>
> My question for The List: Does the new design meet with your approval?
>
> Please ONLY RESPOND if you DO NOT approve do not want the new design OR if
> you want to ADD AN ADDITIONAL BURGEE to your commitment.
>
> <http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/file/t752/Rhodes22_Burgee.jpg>
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> http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/file/t752/Rhodes_22_Burgee_Triangle.jpg>
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> Joe Dempsey
> s/v Respite
> Rhodes 22 1989/2005
> Deltaville,VA
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