Golden Jubilee Edition - “A Condensed History of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia” :

Progress Report No 1

Update and progress report on the proposed Golden Jubilee Edition, an update and revision of the 1990 publication, “A Condensed History of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia”

The Golden Jubilee Edition is due to be published late 2010, to celebrate the GSDCA’s 50th birthday and the ambitious project is proceeding on schedule. The emphasis of the publication will be on the Council’s first 50 years, but will also include reprinting approximately sixty to seventy (60 -70%) of the original publication.

To assist the financing of the publication, a National Raffle is planned for March 2009 to June 2009, with the raffle being drawn at the National Show in Queensland, on June 12, 13 & 14, 2009. All clubs have promised to fully support this fundraising effort with their members, who in last year’s survey in the Quarterly National Review, indicated their overwhelming support. All required regulations have been met and permits have been obtained.

Terrific efforts by President, Bruce Knight and Sharon Thorp (President GSDCQ) have secured full sponsorship for the raffle. Well done !

The excellent prizes offered are:

1^st Prize – Air travel and accommodation to the value of $6,000 (if travel to the Sieger Show 2 VIP passes to the show are included).
2^nd Prize – Air travel within Australia to the value of $1,000.
3^rd Prize – Liberty Hair Dryer valued at $480.
4^th Prize – 1 limited edition leather bound copy of the Golden Jubilee Edition “A Condensed History of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia”, valued at $150.

Book Buyer’s Draw – Every person who buys a book of 5 tickets will be entitled to entry into a separate draw to win one (1) limited edition leather bound copy of the Golden Jubilee Edition “A Condensed History of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia”

Ticket Sellers Prize – The winning ticket seller will be entitled to entry into a separate draw to win one (1) limited edition leather bound copy of the Golden Jubilee Edition “A Condensed History of the German Shepherd Dog in Australia”

Discussions and negotiations with printers are currently proceeding and we are hopeful of a very favourable result in terms of cost, in the not too distant future. When the printing situation is finalized, we will then be in a position to advise of the purchase price of additional soft cover copies, as well as the planned limited edition deluxe leather bound edition.

In this regard, it is expected that Order Forms will be initially published in the June or September 2009 Quarterly National Review for club members to order additional copies.

All clubs have been requested to provide written material and photographs of personalities, dogs and events unique to their club, by December 31, 2009. Similarly, a number of people have been requested to write articles with an initial draft to be provided by December 31, 2009.

During 2009 I will be reviewing and refining these articles and assembling the book. So, you can see a huge task awaits the Editorial team !

Best Wishes
James Rodger, - Editor – GSDCA Golden Jubilee Edition

Progress Report No 2

To assist with the planning and funding for this ambitious project, we are seeking your immediate support via advertising in this prestigious publication, of at least 400 pages.  We are requesting a deposit up front with your booking and the balance will be payable on or before March 31, 2010, with a reminder being sent to you in February 2010.

Colour Advertising Rates:                                         Deposit Required

 * Half page       including 1 photo       $A 275                   $A 125 
 * One page       including 2 photos     $A 500                   $A 150
 * Two pages    including 4 photos     $A 850                   $A 250 
 * Three pages  including 6 photos     $A 1,200                $A 350 
 * Four pages    including 9 photos     $A 1,500                $A 500 

 * (Additional photos are available at $80 each)

Please forward you completed Booking Slip and deposit to: 

 Golden Jubilee Editor
 PO Box 2393  Mt Waverley 3149
 Victoria,  Australia

A link to the Advertising Booking Slip is available to you, just below this ongoing update report.

Thank you for your financial assistance and participation in this most exciting project.

James Rodger, - Editor – GSDCA Golden Jubilee Edition

Progress Report No 3

Golden Jubilee Edition National Raffle Results

 1st Prize – Janey Clutton – Kangaroo Flat, Victoria.

 2nd Prize – Robin Smith – Wellington, New Zealand.

 3rd Prize – Cristine Begbie – Kallista, Victoria.

 4th Prize – Sharon Ballantyne – Brisbane, Queensland.

 Book Buyer's Prize – Anne McKenzie – New South Wales.

 Ticket Seller’s Prize – Sharon Thorpe – Queensland.
 

 

 
Golden Jubilee Historical (September 2010) Edition - Submissions close 5:00pm, Sunday 31st January 2010

Please direct your enquiries to :

By Post :  GSDCA Historian,  PO Box 2393,  Mt Waverley 3149,  Victoria, Australia.
or
By Email :  James & Louisa Rodger < jwh.rodger@gmail.com >

 

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