[FOSS4G-Oceania] T-shirt supplier and sizes

[Alex Leith]

Hi All

I think we need to call this one and commit.

If we're agreeing on the provider and the three t-shirt cuts, then we need
to implement that on the registration system, so I can do that.

I've discussed the logos issue with John, and in consideration of the
discussion in this thread, I think that we should proceed with just our
conference logo on the front of the t-shirts.

I'll add that second line as a 'decision' on the next meeting's agenda for
the record.

Kind regards,

Alex

On Sat, 4 Aug 2018 at 21:49 John Bryant <johnwbryant at gmail.com> wrote:

> -1 from me for sponsor & partner logos on the t-shirt. I have a few
> reasons for this:
>
>    1. Personally, I feel the t-shirts would be much better without
>    sponsor/partner logos on the back. My favourite FOSS4G t-shirts from the
>    past few years are the ones that haven't had these.
>    2. I'm not convinced of the value proposition for printing logos on
>    the t-shirts. They aren't being provided to every conference attendee, only
>    some registrants have so far opted to buy one. For Platinum sponsors, we
>    have committed '*Prominent company logo on conference memento (issued
>    to all attendees)*'  in the sponsorship prospectus, so the t-shirts
>    won't meet this promise - we will have to come up with something else (I
>    believe Daniel has some recommendations for this). Further, my clear
>    impression from all 3 Platinum sponsors to date is that the key value
>    proposition for them is about supporting the development of this community,
>    over and above the exposure they get.
>    3. People are paying the full cost for these shirts, they're not being
>    subsidised by sponsors, we shouldn't force them to wear advertising
>    messages that aren't necessarily even desired by the sponsors themselves.
>    4. I'm thinking of the moment when an attendee walks up to the
>    registration desk on day 1 and we hand them their shirt. At that moment we
>    have an opportunity to delight them with a piece of wearable art - putting
>    sponsor logos on the back risks turning that delight into a 'meh' moment. I
>    know not everyone feels this strongly about conference t-shirts... but I'd
>    wager those that are ambivalent about conference t-shirts probably won't
>    shell out the $30 for one.
>
> I'm fine with putting the logos on committee and volunteers t-shirts,
> they're free and they'll be prominent at the event.
>
> I strongly agree we should affirm our commitment to generate value for
> partners and sponsors. There is work yet to do, but I'm confident this is
> on track.
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