Grille Badges

[Ron Layton]

Cascaders,

There was a large response for these.  We had money for 48 of them on June
19th with two checks in the mail.  Consequently, when I placed our order on
the 20th, I ordered more than 50 to accomodate those that want one but
hadn't ordered yet and also to have a small inventory of them for folks who
will join the club in the future.  The cost to order 25 of them in the
future is very high.  We would have to have charged $45.00 for them.  This
seemed the most prudent course of action.

Ben Franklin said that "a penny saved is a penny earned."  In honor of old
Ben, I would like to save the club some money by hand delivering as many of
these as possible.  If you have ordered a badge and are going to the
Bellevue ABFM (7/28) or the "North meets the South in the East Run to
Yakima" on 8/25-26, please let me know and I'll bring your badge with me.

I approved the artwork on the badge on 6/24 and they should go into
production on 6/25.  They are supposed to be shipped to me on 7/23--in time
for the Bellevue ABFM.

I will carry a couple of badges with me on future tours, meets, meetings etc
for those who want to purchase one.  I think I have covered all of the
bases.

Cheers,
Ron