The Low Down:

I suppose to thin this shiz out, and catch others up, this is what we've decided we need:

1. A seasonal magazine (about 4 issues/year), something creatively and economically feasible
2. A mission statement (suggestions? obv. Anna needs to be involved in this (obv), as well as Doug.)
3. More input on the proposed first theme: "Boundaries"
4. And I'm trying to line up a solid printing connection for late winter/early spring. This is not set in stone, but just provides a timetable for action--and reminds us a spring release is totally possible-- exciting! Plus, the person I'm talking to gets commission, so it is in our favor on all sides... aka: we may get a discount.
5. On Doug's idea of a street crew (leaving a magazine w/ contacts). I'm not sure if we'd be able to do that large scale, but creative marketing never hurt anyone. It leaves a strong impression... it makes a person's experience interactive and emotional.

And I'll add these, and see what happens:

1. Baller layout expertise (and input on here, maybe)
2. Website creation correlating with the first issue.. could be good to keep possible pre-order people in check... a reference for them, that we're the real thing. And that we'll rock. And something tangible to put on fliers/handouts/ads (Derek on website?)
3. Image. We need a logo/look/feel that represents what we want to do. This may need to come after a mission statement... but still. Are we trying to have a classic feel? a young feel? fresh? modern? image says a great deal about who will pick up our magazine

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Also, simply to inspire... I'm a team builder at heart: