Doesn't sound like a bad idea. But, are we at the point where we're ready
to publish a big book on an annual basis? ITG has elevated to a higher
degree of excellence thgan it has ever done, since John Whiteacre's day,
and the ladies that called the shots then. I feeel that there will need to
be a big backlog of articles and filler for such an ambitious project as
"the book" annual.
At this time, I am planning three submissions for ITG, but don't have them
ready enough to commit myself for deadlines. There are just too many things
here at home, in the way of getting the fun stuff done.
I do wish that Tim could back off a little on the weight of the cover of
the mag. I think that it doesn't need to be that heavy. It's more beautiful
than any we've ever seen in the past, but the cover is too close to being
cardboard.
So, we publish an annual mag. Are we going to make this a fund raiser for
various causes? What about the club treasury? Are we overflowing with cash
flow to the degree that we need to bleed off a surplus to 501(c)3 outfits?
I think we'd better soft pedal the notion of supporting charities for some
time to come. Understand: I contribute to several "worthy causes", but if
MAPS is already so flush with cash, why not return it to the membership in
the form of reduced dues.....hmmmm?
Original Message:
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From: Tim McCormick d...@themccormicks.com
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:38:10 -0500
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: [Phono-L] In The Groove & thinking out loud.
Folks,
I am self-conscious from all the praise. Thank you! MAPS and In
The Groove simply would not exist if not for you and all of our wonderful
contributors. I also want to second George Paul on the California Antique
Phonograph Society and The Sound Box. A fantastic publication! I have been
a member/subscriber for years.
I am thinking out loud here, without discussing this with anyone
(the thing that usually gets me in hot water) but... what if the
California/Michigan/Canadian Antique Phonograph Societies and possibly the
City of London Phonograph and Gramophone Society, Vintage Phonograph Society
of New Zealand, Phono society of New South Wales, Phono Society of South
Australia and any other group I am missing were to combine their efforts to
produce an annual PhonOmnibus special edition magazine? The PhonOmnibus (or
whatever we call it) could number into the 50 or 60 page arena, include
several photo spreads in full color, provide the reader an introduction to
each group, list vendors and suppliers, and original articles only to be
found within its pages. It may end up selling for $20 a copy if it were 60
pages of full color glossy pages with stiff cover stock outer covers. The
profits (if any) could go to a common non-profit organization, perhaps the
Edison Birthplace Museum, or maybe even earthquake rebuilding efforts in
Christchurch, New Zealand? Like I said, just thinking out loud.
Thanks,
Tim
Tim McCormick, President
Michigan Antique Phonograph Society
presid...@maps-itg.org
www.MAPS-ITG.org
-----Original Message-----
From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On
Behalf Of gpaul2...@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 11:42 AM
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] In The Groove - Upcoming Events calendar
Tim has indeed made some great improvements to In The Groove. I'm paid up
for the next two years! I'd like to also recommend the California Antique
Phonograph Society's journal, The Sound Box, to all collectors. You can
look over an issue at www.antiquephono.org. and join up if you like what you
see (either Paypal or check).
George P.
-----Original Message-----
From: bruce78rpm <bruce78...@comcast.net>
To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org>
Sent: Sun, Feb 27, 2011 11:36 am
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] In The Groove - Upcoming Events calendar
Yes, ditto on all of that. A first class, thoroughly interesting and
informative publication, written by collectors for collectors.
Bruce
----- Original Message -----
From: "Loran T. Hughes" <lo...@oldcrank.com>
To: "Antique Phonograph List" <phono-l@oldcrank.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 11:27:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] In The Groove - Upcoming Events calendar
Tim, you've done a wonderful job with ITG... list members, if you are not
currently a member of MAPS, I encourage you to pop over to MAPS-ITG.org and
check it out (follow the current website link to view a sample issue of
ITG). I consider my back issues of 'In the Groove' as much a part of my
collection as any other piece.
Regards,
Loran
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