Author Topic: 2007 STREET TEAM! (Read 48476 times)

Antares · « **on:** November 05, 2006, 12:39:16 pm »

Hello everyone! This is just a preliminary start to a thread that I think will be very active this year.

Street Team is, in a way, the pre-convention face of Kumoricon. These are the noble souls who brave talking to strange comic shop managers, interested librarians and other various parties who might want to advertise in the con book, donate an item or two to our live charity auction, or just display our fliers and posters in their stores.

Since our mascot was chosen early this year, we should be able to have posters and fliers very soon. If you would like to help out the con, but are short on time, this is an awesome way to help! Please post below and (although I am not officially the ST Leader) I will get in touch with you.

If you have helped in the past, please post and let us know what worked and what didn't. Also, if you have any suggestion as to benefits (tee shirts, patches, buttons) or another name for the group (someone last year said it sounded like an 80s breakdancing group), post those too!

spindrift · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2006, 06:42:51 pm »

*Glomps in on the Congo line first*

Hee hee

Okay so are you doing a Street Team meeting at the next gathering?

Vondan · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2006, 01:49:34 pm »

Hey I learned on CSI that a Street Team is the group of hanger ons who do free work for a rapper to do advertising putting up posters and handing out flyers. I was right ti suspect there is suposed to be break dancing involved

valliegirl · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2006, 04:48:55 pm »

Hey Antares! There's been a few volunteers that have expressed interest in the street team. I'll forward their info to you in a PM so that you can be in contact with them.

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2006, 07:45:04 pm »

I am willing to tag some places around the Eugene/Springfield area....^_^ its not a problem at all for me, because I am in town alot.

anime_lover · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2006, 10:34:46 pm »

I signed up at the last meeting ^.^-

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2006, 10:25:26 am »

I can do some street team stuff this year, especially since I live in Clark County.

superjaz · « **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2006, 10:29:43 am »

Antares · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2006, 07:51:59 pm »

Howdy howdy howdy all! I will get a ST update soon and post it here. Official launch of ST will be at the Jan meeting, so let me know you thoughts on timing, things that work, things that don't, any suggestions etc. Any and all constructive input welcome!!! Also, anyone interested in ST-specific swag? Buttons? Teeshirts? Patches? ST dinner? I can't promise anything but as I said, now is the time to get all those ideas out there before things get cra-zy!

anime_lover · « **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2006, 07:59:27 pm »

All that sounds really cool. The shirt and the dinner idea espcially but all of its cool. Though does that include volunteers or just staff?

superjaz · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2006, 10:37:16 am »

Quote from: "Antares"

Howdy howdy howdy all! I will get a ST update soon and post it here. Official launch of ST will be at the Jan meeting, so let me know you thoughts on timing, things that work, things that don't, any suggestions etc. Any and all constructive input welcome!!! Also, anyone interested in ST-specific swag? Buttons? Teeshirts? Patches? ST dinner? I can't promise anything but as I said, now is the time to get all those ideas out there before things get cra-zy!

do we have a time-date for jan meeting yet? because last years jan meeting was kendo boyfriend and i first date and we have plans for our one year aniversery (wow it ddosent seem that long), if its the same weekend...

anime_lover · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2006, 07:22:19 pm »

Quote from: "superjaz3p"

Quote from: "Antares"
Howdy howdy howdy all! I will get a ST update soon and post it here. Official launch of ST will be at the Jan meeting, so let me know you thoughts on timing, things that work, things that don't, any suggestions etc. Any and all constructive input welcome!!! Also, anyone interested in ST-specific swag? Buttons? Teeshirts? Patches? ST dinner? I can't promise anything but as I said, now is the time to get all those ideas out there before things get cra-zy!

do we have a time-date for jan meeting yet? because last years jan meeting was kendo boyfriend and i first date and we have plans for our one year aniversery (wow it ddosent seem that long), if its the same weekend...

Yea same here its our anniversary in january as well. ^.^-

pinkrandomattack · « **Reply #12 on:** November 29, 2006, 04:46:40 pm »

i did some street team stuff this past year and would be hapoy to help out again. im in inner South east but am with wheels. i went all the way from eastmoreland/hights over to the hollywood district last time. but with a list of places to hit i could be a little more thorough.

superjaz · « **Reply #13 on:** November 29, 2006, 05:02:31 pm »

and if we dont get shirts itd be good if when we went somewhere we wear any kumoricon cloths we have , i have a shirt so does chris
makes us (what ever is the right way to spell official) official

EDIT: Fixed "oficcial"

- Guspasho

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 29, 2006, 08:16:14 pm »

hmmmm yeah shirts would be cool... I think it would be awsome to have shirts to lable us so that we don't look like a bunch of weirdos on the streets dropping off pieces of paper. Dinner sounds fun too!

Vondan · « **Reply #15 on:** November 29, 2006, 08:30:42 pm »

and Street Ninja Headbands

anime_lover · « **Reply #16 on:** November 29, 2006, 10:24:54 pm »

Quote from: "Vondan"

and Street Ninja Headbands

lol I second it. Hehe that would be so neat.

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2006, 09:31:02 am »

Ooo. How about this? I could go to the local high schools, post flyers, maybe do a few presentations, ...

Vondan · « **Reply #18 on:** December 01, 2006, 09:51:52 am »

Quote from: "Washougal_Otaku"

Ooo. How about this? I could go to the local high schools, post flyers, maybe do a few presentations, ...

great idea just show "restaint" with the wash fangirls and bring Nekojawia along to entertain the kids

Ohhh and add a Jazz band called Otaku Funk the backup singers/dancer will be the Wash-O-Gals. You have to play bass and wear your porkpie hat backwords and grow a little cheesy chin beard

Antares · « **Reply #19 on:** December 01, 2006, 03:11:43 pm »

Right on

Vondan · « **Reply #20 on:** December 01, 2006, 06:09:19 pm »

Quote from: "Antares"

Right on

Of course right on but will any one do it.

A multy Media and live presentation that traveled to schools and did shows on Japanese popular culture covering history, film, games, graphic arts and print could be a thinly disguised advertisement for Kumoricon and would boost attendance (at least in the chibi room) and create a larger pool of volunteers and staff (for K Con 2017).

HeavenscloneX · « **Reply #21 on:** December 06, 2006, 02:05:35 pm »

Signed up and payed at the general meeting this past November.

anime_lover · « **Reply #22 on:** December 08, 2006, 10:06:12 pm »

Quote from: "Vondan"

Quote from: "Antares"
Right on

Of course right on but will any one do it.

A multy Media and live presentation that traveled to schools and did shows on Japanese popular culture covering history, film, games, graphic arts and print could be a thinly disguised advertisement for Kumoricon and would boost attendance (at least in the chibi room) and create a larger pool of volunteers and staff (for K Con 2017).

I'm willing to do anything as long as I understand pretty good what I'm doing. Well and if I am equipped with the proper supplies. Of course if it invovles traveling to schools I would like to have other people with me. That would be fun.

superjaz · « **Reply #23 on:** December 30, 2006, 09:16:52 pm »

do we have any posters or signs yet? chris (kendo boyfriend) and i are going to seeattle uwajimaya the saterday before the meeting and we can give them to put up in the book store there.
you might think that they would have them but last year we went there and it was already August and they didnt have one kumoricon poster up or any cards.
were going the 20th we are in the tiagard area and have wheels so let know if you have any we can drop off

Antares · « **Reply #24 on:** January 01, 2007, 04:36:20 pm »

NOTICE: Street Team 2007 will launch at the January General Meeting!

The January general meeting will be held at the Salem Public Library on Sunday, January 21, from 2-5pm.

101 Liberty St. SE
Salem, OR 97301

See http://kumoricon.com for links to mapquest / Googlemaps.

I would like to really start to plan the delivery dates and places for this year's poster / flier drops (will post where they ended up last year soon - watch this space!). Also go over what all we want to say. I should have the auction donation letter ready to hand out to Street Teamsters at the meeting, but I'm waiting on:

1. Letter asking people to buy an ad in conbook
2. Letter asking people to buy a table at Kcon
3. Anything else we want to get into the hands of store owners.

By meeting time I will have contacted people who have shown an interest in Street Team, but I'm gonna try to get some time at the meeting to assign stuff.

If anyone knows any other events we should be at (Sakuracon, AsiaFest, Japanfest etc.) please P.M. me so that we can sort out how many posters and fliers we need to devote to them (and trades...)

Weeeee! Of we go!
Happy 2007 everyone!!!!

Antares · « **Reply #25 on:** January 04, 2007, 08:28:07 pm »

Robotech: Shadow Chronicles to début in Portland!
(From Sakuracon.org)

January 5th (7:30pm & 9:30pm)
January 6th (3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm & 9:30pm)
January 7th (3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm)

Harmony Gold and FUNimation are bringing the latest installment of the Robotech series to the Hollywood Theater in Portland.

http://www.hollywoodtheatre.org/calendar/robotech.html

In the year 2044 AD, the human race has reached out to the stars through the miracle of ROBOTECHNOLOGY, but not without bringing intergalactic war upon the Earth itself.

A heroic cast of returning characters led by SCOTT BERNARD and VINCE GRANT fight to end a decades-long struggle against an enigmatic alien race known as the INVID. However, the mysterious disappearance of the legendary ADMIRAL HUNTER will unfold in a treacherous mystery that could tear apart our young heroes and threaten their very survival!

Featuring the voices of Mark Hamill (Star Wars) and Chase Masterson (Star Trek: Deep Space 9), Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles features cutting edge CG animation beautifully composited with vibrant anime characters.

To purchase tickets, visit www.boxofficetickets.com.

... I'll swing by there and see if they would mind putting out some fliers or maybe a poster for this run.

superjaz · « **Reply #26 on:** January 04, 2007, 11:05:41 pm »

^ wow thats like tomarrow... i wonder if kb would lik to go...

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #27 on:** January 05, 2007, 07:47:14 am »

I'm going to try and get my friends out there on Sunday, we have a stack of the square flyers but no posters.

valliegirl · « **Reply #28 on:** January 06, 2007, 01:20:59 pm »

Just so you know, TomTheFanboy and I went to the 9:30 showing last night. They had a Q&A session with Ford Riley, a co-writer for the project, and Kevin McKeever, a production/marketing guy for Harmony Gold. They gave out some posters and answered fan questions about the movie.

I actually was able to talk to Kevin about the con and gave him a flier, and he gave me his business card. He came to the con in 04, and apparently is friendly with Sean, and would love to hear from us. So, I emailed Sean the info.

^_^

We also handed out some fliers and talked up other audience members.

It was a good night!

superjaz · « **Reply #29 on:** January 07, 2007, 06:10:39 pm »

we missed you chris and i went to the 330 showing last night, it was funny they did the q&a then too we got a poster too

Antares · « **Reply #30 on:** January 13, 2007, 04:25:28 pm »

Yaay! Thank you all!!! Posted below now is the "official" Street Team invite letter which was emailed to most everyone I have emails for. If you didn't get it, let me know and I'll add to my list!

<Ring Ring!>
"Hello?
"Are you a K-Con ST member?"
"ummmmm...."

If so then KONICHIWA! And welcome.

This is Antares (AKA Sarah Bartash), Street Team Leader for 2007. I am just making contact with yous-all to say hello, make sure you are still interested and gather some more info.

Street Team is, in a way, the pre-convention face of Kumoricon. You are the noble souls who brave talking to strange comic shop managers, interested librarians and other various parties who might want to advertise in the con book, donate an item or two to our live charity auction, or just display our fliers and posters in their stores.

What I need to know is this:

1. What is your real name?
2. What is the best way to contact you (email address, phone number, forum PM etc.)
3. Where are you located?
4. Where do you know of that you would be willing to drop off fliers, ask about donations etc...?
5. Will you be at the JANUARY 2007 meeting (Salem Public Library on Sunday, January 21, from 2-5pm. 101 Liberty St. SE Salem, OR 97301
6. Are there other Aime-related things (clubs etc.) you are involved with or conventions you are planning on attending this year?

It is important for you to respond and keep in touch. I am also open to any suggestions, ideas, comments etc. you may have. I am working on some street team buttons and perhaps some other tchotchki exclusive for Street Team 2007 members, and in conference with the convention chair to find out what other things we can offer ST members. Stay tuned, and feel free to leave any information on our official link on the Kumoricon forums under "Get Involved"

http://www.kumoricon.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3593
<um... you're here already>

HAPPY 2007 EVERYONE!!!!!

Sarah Bartash
Forum Name: Antares
Email: sb@bellethecat.com * Best way to contact.
Phone #: 503-804-9609

leashy · « **Reply #31 on:** January 15, 2007, 10:55:06 am »

I am all over the Vancouver Market for ST this year =D and anyone who wants to help me *cough*Washougal*cough* Let me know!

Oh and I e-mailed you my answers Antares

Antares · « **Reply #32 on:** January 31, 2007, 09:06:28 pm »

Hi everyone!! I would like to say that we are trying very hard to get a booth at this year's Chinese New Year which is taking place at the Portland Convention Center on Feb 10.

With up to 10,000 attendees, we'll need some help, so please get in touch ASAP if you can visit us at the booth for a bit!!!

This coming year is the Year of the Pig and the first day of the Chinese New Year will be on February 10th. To celebrate the longest and most important holiday on the Chinese calendar, the 2007 Chinese New Year Cultural Fair will be held on Saturday, February 10th at the Oregon Convention Center. The 2007 Chinese New Year Cultural Fair- Year of the Pig - will showcase both traditional and contemporary Chinese cultural activities including Chinese folk dance, Chinese instrumental music and
popular oldies, dragon and lion dance, and Kung Fu and martial arts demonstrations, and Chinese puppet show. There will also be more than 100 booths featuring different products and services. The attractions will
thrill both the young and old.

More info here:
http://www.portlandchinesetimes.us/cny07/2007nyf.html

I should know by Friday for sure if we have a booth.

Edited by JeffT: fixed date

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #33 on:** January 31, 2007, 09:10:36 pm »

That's my birthday weekend and I don't know what plans my friends are making. My birthday is on the 15th so they might be done by then. *shrug*

What locations should I visit when Pocky Club goes to Lloyd Center for our meeting on the 11th?
AKA the meeting-for-people-who-can't-go-to-Eugene?

They have a Suncoast and a little Sanrio type store hidden in the back. Is there anything else there, maybe the video game shops?

guspasho · « **Reply #34 on:** February 01, 2007, 09:30:29 pm »

It's the year of the pig? I thought it was year of the dog from all the stuff they were selling at Uwajimaya at Christmas. Crafty...

superjaz · « **Reply #35 on:** February 01, 2007, 10:38:56 pm »

no last year what the year of the dog, i remeber from seeing it at last years mochitsuki

Antares · « **Reply #36 on:** February 04, 2007, 02:55:52 pm »

More info from CitySearch :

In Short
The Oregon Convention Center is the site of this year's Chinese New Year Cultural Fair. Besides game booths, retail booths and cultural displays, there will be a dragon dance, lion dance, Chinese rod puppetry, children's choir, a singing contest and martial arts demonstrations, including a Kung Fu show. Last year, 10,000 visitors attended the one-day event, and this year is expected to be just as large.

Schedule

02/10/2007 10:00 am-7:00 pm

Oregon Convention Center
777 NE M L King Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/11639656/chinese_new_year_cultural_fair.html

And I thought I had more than a week to plan :-P Oh well. It takes place this coming Saturday. I have an email in to make sure we have a table and will report more as I know it.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #37 on:** February 05, 2007, 11:02:28 am »

If any of you are worried about missing out on information at the meeting in Eugene this very same day, remember that Pocky Club is having a meeting in Lloyd Center where I will be giving out information from the meeting in Eugene.

I'm opening it up to all Portland staffers and not just the Club because not everyone can be everywhere at once. Also, if you need information taken TO Eugene, please notify me (or valliegirl if it's more "official" staff info) so I can bring it to the directors.

Antares · « **Reply #38 on:** February 06, 2007, 10:17:52 am »

WE ARE IN-- we just don't know what our booth number is... or anything else. :-P But we will be there!!! Anyone not going to the Eugene meeting, please stop by and see us!!

COMaestro · « **Reply #39 on:** February 07, 2007, 07:44:47 pm »

Would it be possible to put a word document on the Kumoricon page or somewhere we could download it of all the various email addresses and advertising rates, etc? That way everyone could easily print them out and leave a copy with comic stores and other potential vendors/donators.

JeffT · « **Reply #40 on:** February 07, 2007, 08:08:41 pm »

Quote from: "COMaestro"

Would it be possible to put a word document on the Kumoricon page or somewhere we could download it of all the various email addresses and advertising rates, etc? That way everyone could easily print them out and leave a copy with comic stores and other potential vendors/donators.

Yes, will be done in the next few days.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #41 on:** February 08, 2007, 12:53:49 pm »

If only my scanner was working.....

For those of you who don't have a cheat sheet (or don't know where yous went) here's the pricing.

Convention Book Advertising Rates:

Full page Cover Ads- 8.5 x 11
Inside Front Cover $600
Back Cover $700
Inside Back Cover $600

Interior Ads
Full Page (8.5 by 11) $400
Half Page Horizontal (8 by 5) $250
Half Page Vertical (3.75 by 10) $250
Quarter Page (3.75 by 5) $125

Local Feature Page (3.75 by 3) $50
This page is for local places to eat near the convention space in downtown Vancouver.

Preferred position ad placement is on a first come first serve basis.
For best print results please submit images in 300dpi resolution.

COMaestro · « **Reply #42 on:** February 08, 2007, 05:36:51 pm »

Quote from: "JeffT"

Yes, will be done in the next few days.

Great, thanks!

Antares · « **Reply #43 on:** February 09, 2007, 07:52:11 am »

Hello Everyone --

I will not be at the Feb. meeting in Eugene tomorrow
(DIVA classroom (Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts)
110 W Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401
from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
so please say nice things about Street Team

, and if you have any questions please email me. Also, don't forget to let me know where you are leaving fliers.

As I'm sure you know by now, I am going to be at the Portland Convention Center at the Chinese New Year Cultural Celebration from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sat. For those of you who are not going to Eugene (or drive real fast), you can stop by, say "hi" - bring your friends to register (hint hint!) Anyone who registers at the fair will have their badge mailed out special the following Monday. We will have a drawing for a "vintage" (2006) tee shirt and some stickers to give away, we'll be taking registrations and signing people up for volunteering. I'm bringing my camera! Admission is only $3!

We will also probably be doing the Uwajimaya Sakurafest in April. Please let me know if you are interested in working the booth there!

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #44 on:** February 09, 2007, 09:02:17 am »

I'm pretty sure that Vallie and myself will be able to work the Sakura fest booth for a few hours. We won't be going to Seattle after all.

Antares · « **Reply #45 on:** February 10, 2007, 07:55:43 pm »

Thanks to all who attended the Chinese New Year Fair! We gave out over 200 fliers and about 60 reg forms, talked to tons of people - some who had never heard the word "anime" and others who are very excited to learn that an anime convention existed in the Portland / Vancouver area. We made some good contacts and hope to have photos up soon.

special thanks to lili and heidi for manning the booth!

pinkrandomattack · « **Reply #46 on:** February 10, 2007, 08:51:52 pm »

fyi its lili

valliegirl · « **Reply #47 on:** February 10, 2007, 09:33:39 pm »

Quote from: "Antares"

Thanks to all who attended the Chinese New Year Fair! We gave out over 200 fliers and about 60 reg forms, talked to tons of people - some who had never heard the word "anime" and others who are very excited to learn that an anime convention existed in the Portland / Vancouver area. We made some good contacts and hope to have photos up soon.

special thanks to lily and heidi for manning the booth!

Holy Moly!!! ^_^

Amazing job you guys! I'm glad I've got a good list of people coming to the envelope stuffing tomorrow so we can get these new reg's out the door!

YAY!

Antares · « **Reply #48 on:** February 11, 2007, 07:49:27 pm »

pinkrandomattack: corrected, thanks!

valliegirl: Sorry for the confusion - we gave out 60 regs but didn't have anyone register at the event itself.

valliegirl · « **Reply #49 on:** February 11, 2007, 09:30:16 pm »

Quote from: "Antares"

valliegirl: Sorry for the confusion - we gave out 60 regs but didn't have anyone register at the event itself.

Yeah, Meg explained to me later.

No prob.

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Author Topic: 2007 STREET TEAM! (Read 48476 times)