[VisCom] FW: Motion re: Shirt order

[Frank Warmerdam]

Tyler Mitchell wrote:
> With this provider there isn't a lot of benefit for larger orders-there 
> is only a 5% discount on orders > $1,000.  Other than that, there is 
> only greater benefit if you want to have a whole bunch of different 
> kinds of shirts where they charge you for having too few of each kind 
> (i.e. 1 button-up, 1 tshirt, etc.).
> 
> I can see it as beneficial from a logistics standpoint to still have 
> more readily at hand, but then the problems comes with who 'manages' 
> them - how they recover shipping costs, where are the located (U.S., 
> Canada, other??).  Tying the shipments to a conference is slick, because 
> we get them to someone on the ground locally and then don't have to pay 
> additional shipping to get them to members.  I think we actually save 
> money taking this approach versus stockpiling our own - at the moment.
> 
> The real issue will come when we start to do anything outside the U.S. 
> because everyone will get beat-up on shipping costs.  But until then, 
> seriously, there isn't much benefit.  Shipping a small order of shirts 
> is <$10 and we're not being penalised for a small order.  A longer term 
> strategy is definitely needed though, I would agree.

Tyler,

Ah, ok.  I didn't realize this.

> I'll pass this over to the board/treasurer to give me direction on next 
> steps.  Obviously OSCON orders will _only_ work if I can get it done 
> this week - so I'm hoping enough of the board can give me the go ahead 
> ASAP (i.e. not waiting until Friday's meeting).

This may be problematic.  Technically a motion of the board is only
in effect if voted at a voice meeting with quorum, or if supported in
an email vote by everyone.  But I imagine we could proceed with a reasonable
degree of support on the board.

Best regards,
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