Re: [pgus-board] Flyer text, v.1

Looks good to me!

On Sat, 2008-07-19 at 20:25 -0400, Michael Alan Brewer wrote:
> Hey, y'all; here's my first pass at putting together the PgUS flyer:
>
> [Is this a single sheet? Trifold?]
> ###############################
> The United States PostgreSQL Association welcomes you!
>
> ***GOALS***
> The US PostgreSQL Association (PgUS) is a non profit corporation with
> the following primary goals:
>
> (a) Educate, promote and support the creation, development and use of
> the PostgreSQL Open Source Database software, a software system which
> is available to the general public without charge;
>
> (b) Provide information and education regarding the use of PostgreSQL; and
>
> (c) Organize, hold and conduct meetings, discussion, and forums on the
> contemporary issues concerning the use of PostgreSQL.
>
> What do these mean for you?
>
> >>>.COM
> * Create sponsorship programs that utilize the power and influence of
> the for-profit market to continue the promotion of PostgreSQL by
> educating professional users and corporations on the benefits of using
> the database. Further the education of PostgreSQL through the use of development
> grants.
>
> >>>.EDU
> * Promote the use of PostgreSQL in academic curriculum, educational
> support applications, and in papers and presentations. From the server
> to the classroom, expand the presence of PostgreSQL.
>
> >>>.YOU
> * Support and offer PostgreSQL Conferences, Workshops and other
> educational events centered around PostgreSQL, such as the PostgreSQL Community
> conferences (EAST and WEST). Support User Groups in their quest to
> bring community together as a
> way to advance their own knowledge of PostgreSQL.
>
> ***MEMBERSHIP***
> There are many benefits to PgUS membership:
>
> 1. A postgresql.us email forward (username@postgresql.us)
> 2. Aggregation of member blog
> 3. Eligibility for grants
> 4. Eligibility to serve or lead committee
> 5. Ability to vote in elections
> 6. Ability to bring motions
> 7. Professional listing in member directory
> 8. A postgresql.us Jabber(R) account
>
> Membership dues shall be the following:
>
> $75 -- Professional
> $20 -- Student
>
> **********************
>
> To learn more about us and our mission, please visit us on the web at:
>
> postgresql.us
>
> #####################################################
> #####################################################
> This is 286 words (according to, umm, Word). The parts in ****CAPS
> **** and/or in >>>CAPS would require special formatting (larger font,
> drop letter, etc.); Selena, would this fit in your template?
>
> Please send suggestions/corrections/updates ASAP; I'd like to get
> this to the printer. ;)
>
> ---Michael Brewer
> mbrewer@gmail.com
>
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