[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Burgee Update

[Charles Nieman]

I thought the list was NON-POLITICAL 

> On Mar 5, 2021, at 9:55 AM, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
> 
> The estate of Dr. Seuss has recalled all works that reference goats or boats or things that float.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Chris Geankoplis
> Sent: Friday, March 5, 2021 10:08 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Burgee Update
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> I like the new design, I think it is quite fine. I’d like it on my boat I’d like it on a goat. I think it would look nice on anything that would float.
> Ted Geisel (apologies to)
> Eno-Seuss
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>> 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.
>> 
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>> Joe Dempsey
>> s/v Respite
>> Rhodes 22 1989/2005
>> Deltaville,VA
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