[Lnc-business] Graphic Designs

[Elizabeth Van Horn]

I specifically told the person that as their Region Rep, that they can 
contact me, and I'd be happy to inquire and get answers.  They choose 
not to.

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Elizabeth Van Horn


On 2018-09-18 19:29, Elizabeth Van Horn via Lnc-business wrote:
> That person's question regarding some LP members making T-shirts, and
> promoting them,  was already answered in the LP design group several
> days ago.
> 
> The subsequent social media post was more of the same line of inquiry,
> but with added insinuation that LP national has some back-end
> favoritism method for acquiring T-shirt designs.
> 
> I, and Caryn Ann, both gave answers in that person's social media
> post.  We also both explained that they can contact the LP executive
> director, and we supplied that info, etc.
> 
> ---
> Elizabeth Van Horn
> 
> 
> On 2018-09-18 17:29, john.phillips--- via Lnc-business wrote:
>> I have received a few questions about graphic design for party
>>    merchandise and the process lately.  Including wild rumors about
>>    processes being circumvented.  This quote sums most of then up.
>>    "Is there is an open-bid contract to do designs/marketing for LP
>>    National branding coming in September?  I’ve asked several Regional
>>    Reps already and have received conflicting answers.
>>    This is not about me as a vendor; it’s about transparency and 
>> fairness.
>>    There are a ton of talented designers and vendors out there whose
>>    experience and creativity would be a tremendous asset in the effort 
>> to
>>    advance the Party brand and give a much needed boost to outreach
>>    efforts.  With competition you increase interest, profit margins on
>>    merchandise, and open yourself up to a sea of talent.  
>> Circumventing
>>    this process seems counterintutive and a disservice to LP members, 
>> to
>>    the Party, to the brand and its message."
>>    Since similar questions/concerns are coming from multiple sources, 
>> and
>>    I myself am unfamiliar with how we are doing that, I thought it 
>> worth
>>    bringing up.
>>    John Phillips
>>    Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative
>>    Cell [1]217-412-5973
>> 
>> References
>> 
>>    1. tel:217-412-5973