Tshirts for Valve Replacement Com

[Arpy]

Aussie subsidary requirements....

Aussie subsidary requirements....

The West Australian arm of the VR website would be keen on buying a couple of shirts in support of our illustrious runners in Vermont / VR.com.

Russell

 

[Karlynn]

I'm glad to read that others not participating would like a shirt - because I would too! Solidarity - support - pride! I think this is a terrific thing you are doing.

 

[MitralMan]

Done!

Done!

Mark,

I'll do the ordering if you and Paul work with Hank on the slogan/marathon name/whatever.

I'm thinking we should start a new thread just for shirt orders, once we've defined what the things will actually say.

How about this,

I will create a logo that shows the ValveReplacement.com Logo and incorporates whatever slogan or marathon name you like and send you the artwork.

You get the shirts made any way that you can, and we will call it the official ValveReplacement.com Marathon Relay Team.

Then you could simply compensate the site with some shirts that we can use for giveaways at the reunion this October!

By the way, only 1 more day to call and book your cabin!

 

[msiwik]

Tshirts

Tshirts

Mark,

I'll do the ordering if you and Paul work with Hank on the slogan/marathon name/whatever.

I'm thinking we should start a new thread just for shirt orders, once we've defined what the things will actually say.

Hank et al:

1. I am in favor of a solution that brings some money in and positive public relations for the website and Hank's efforts.

2. I would like the solution to be something that we can work with now and in future races. For example, I can already look ahead and see us doing a marathon relay event again in 2007 - probably in N.E. Ohio and I am guessing we might even have enough for two teams by then.

3. Judging from the interest and discussion, it sounds like there would be ongoing interest in being able to buy athletic apparel. The website that Mitralman found - http://www.customink.com/custom/wick-id.htm - sounds ideal. I am just wondering if it make more sense VR.COM to have a direct relationship with this vendor in which site members can buy directly and VR.COM gets proceeds from each sale.

I don't want this to be more complicated than it needs to be and if others, especially Hank, want to take smaller steps or view this as a one-time deal, that's fine with me. Just raising possibilities here; that's all.

Mark

 

[Paul]

I just posted a reply to Philip on the 2006 Relay thread and thought that it would be applicable here as much of it has to do with the Synthetic T-shirt situation, so here it is un edited (i have to get back to engineering somethig today, although this is much more fun )

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Hi Philip,

I am not sure if we will post times, we will need to discuss it, it could be good for people to see, but it also doesn't really matter that much as we are all so different, recovering valvers or not.

The race is the Vermont City Marathon on May 28th.
The team is:
Paul
msiwik
mitralman
ChristineBP
LLJ

We have been moving forward wtih Hank's review and approval, on non-cotton shirts. What is in the works is an order of 18 to 24. The VT Race team will each buy one or two for our selves, the remaining available for purchase by any registered VR.com-er, then the remaining would be paid for by the VT Race Team and given to Hank (with our appriciation) to be done with as he sees fit, such as raffle or such at the reunion or curise.

This is all still in the works. I will be starting a thread soliciting interest in buying a shirt so we can get an idea of how many to order. I will also contact through the web site all the folks who have already expressed initerest. Our latest estimate is $32 to $35/shirt (with a few $/shirt going to Hank, he does have some expesnes keeping the site running) for a synthetic shirt with two or more colors on the front and back and it would not be VT City Marathon specific but would be run specific, something like: Valve Replacement.com Marathon Team or Running Team, or Valvolines or something fun, using Hank's basic logo you see above. My wife is a profesional Graphic Designer and will make it look sharp, but without much fluff. www.bleuskycreative.com Cheap plug, but she deserves it.

We have received interest from several heart related orgonizations as well as the Marathon its self. Mark has put together a 'team bio sheet' that he will send to the appropriate groups and he will be talking with them as needed. I want to also contact our local newspaper and our local Cardiac Rehab.

I think this is really getting exciting and we have every intention of continuing this in future years with hopefully many more VR.com-ers running. it would have been great to have 10 runners here this year, but just orgonizing this has been a little bit of work and there is still effort to be put forth with general PR.

I personally very much appreicate all the possitive comments that have been posted here and on the Tshirts thread. This all started when my wife and i ran and very much enjoyed the Jan 1st 5k as a way to put 2005 behind us. I has OHS and she had a baby. i simply thought how great it would be to use the Relay as a means to meet some of you in person.

Sincerely,
Paul

 

[tommy]

I like generic name "Valvathlete".

If you go with sport-specific shirts, dont' forget about us "Trivalvers"?

I'm looking forward to being on one of the marathon relay teams as well.

 

[MitralMan]

customink is sending me a sample

customink is sending me a sample

I sent them the VR logo from Hank (thanks, Hank!). Let's see what they come back with!

MM

 

[Hank]

Full Support

Full Support

I just wanted everyone to be know that these running madpeople (of course I mean that in a good way) have the full support and backing of ValveReplacement.com.

Whatever you guys need as far as ValveReplacement.com support, logos, etc. please let me know...

I am happy to be associated with anything that is good..

 

[Karlynn]

I just wanted everyone to be know that these running madpeople have the full support and backing of ValveReplacement.com.

Madpeople well I wasn't going to go there, but you opened the door. I've never understood why people like to run. Thus, I've never understood my husband. (But then he doesn't understand how I can play my guitar for hours without getting bored.)

If these shirts might be made available to the rest of the VR community - I know my madhusband would like one.

 

[MitralMan]

Customink has shipped the sample

Customink has shipped the sample

I'll let you know what happens when it arrives.

 

[MitralMan]

The Wickid sample shirt arrived. It's nice!

The Wickid sample shirt arrived. It's nice!

Very light weight, nice seams, no label to chafe (it's just printed). Looks like it runs true to size, so an XL is a little big for me as it should be (I'm a 43" chest). I think we're good to go. Paul, we just need you and your wife's talents to finalize what we want printed (beyond the file Hank has already given us), and I'll place and pay up front for the order.

MM

 

[Philip]

Is it too late to get in on this order?
Philip

 

[msiwik]

Tshirt Update

Tshirt Update

Is it too late to get in on this order?
Philip

We should information in the next week or so about ordering. Mark

 

[Mary]

Are the shirts ready to go yet?
If not, please let everyone know when they are.

 

[msiwik]

running shirts

running shirts

Are the shirts ready to go yet?
If not, please let everyone know when they are.

Here's an update on the running shirt saga. Our marathon relay team ordered approximately 25 shirts, with four to be donated to Hank/vr.com. They are tasteful and equally importantly, designed specifically for racing/competition (wick sweat off you). What we discovered is that nobody makes custom design athleticwear that you can order on a one-off or two-off basis. Generally, manufacturers like to have an order of 30+ or more. So what we need to do is figure out a way to do a mass order for those who want to get shirts as well. The only way I know to do that is to solicit a volunteer who collects order information and money from everyone and then agrees to place the order and ship the shirt when it comes in - that's a lot of work (none of which the current team members can do). The other solution is to just wait until next year - the 2007 marathon relay team which will be in Akron, Ohio in October. At that time, we can place another large order on behalf of the team/interested site members. I think Mitralman and/or Paul will post a visual of the shirt we came up with. Suggestions/questions are welcome!