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2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« on: February 10, 2017, 09:20:31 AM »
The ABC gives out a Handbook with each New Member package, as well as offering them for sale ($5) on our website.  Our current Handbook was done in 2014, by my predecessor, and the information and articles are quite dated.

The Board has decided to move forward with publishing a new 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook and we invite you to advertise your farm and chickens!  In the last two years, we have given out over 200 Handbooks and anticipate that trend will only go up.

Advertising for this Handbook is actually lower than it was in 2014, as we've researched printing costs and found some very competitive pricing.  The finished book will be 5" x 7" and the ad costs are as follows:

  • 1/4 page - 2.25"w x 3.25"h, b&w - $30, color - $40
  • 1/2 page - 4.5"w x 3.25"h, b&w - $45, color - $60
  • Full page - 4.5"w x 6.5"h, b&w - $90, color - $120
  • Full page color only – inside back or front cover - $150

Ads must be in by March 1st.  You can paypal your ad payment to sales@ameraucanabreedersclub.org and email your ad copy to info@ameraucanabreedersclub.org.

Thanks!  Susan
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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2017, 08:44:13 AM »
Actual ad sizes:

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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2017, 07:57:45 AM »
So far, we have Brinsea, APA, Critter-cages committed to ads, plus some member ads totaling over 2 pages of advertising!

Get your ads in before 3/1 so we can get the new Handbooks out by mid-March.
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2017, 12:12:52 PM »
 :) For club members info, Susan has really been working overtime on this project to get it done professionally and in a very short time frame to get the finished product out to members. Just another example of working for the betterment of the breed and the ABC. Thank you Susan! Support the ABC with a 1/4 page or larger ad. It doesn't have to really be an ad, how about that picture of your favorite Ameraucana in your flock?
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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2017, 03:23:22 PM »
How are the ads coming for the Handbook?  Any ideas how many pages of color and B/W ads so far?
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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2017, 03:32:27 PM »
I have asked for a half-page ad. I don't have any idea how many have been sold, but I think that it is an excellent way for anyone to advertise.

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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2017, 04:28:00 PM »
I'll be back working on it tomorrow - had to take a couple of days off for other things - elections, new members, chicks hatching, and I'm doing the entries and coop cards for the show this weekend. :)
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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2017, 07:42:43 PM »
Slow down Susan and catch your breath!
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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2017, 08:06:48 PM »
Slow down Susan and catch your breath!

Oh I will!  Right after hatching season is over. :)
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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2017, 12:05:24 AM »
I have also asked for a half page ad and agree with Ernie that this is an excellent way for members to advertise and support our breed.

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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2017, 08:58:19 AM »
As it stands right now, we have 6 pages of ads committed: 4.75 in color and 1.25 in b&w.
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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2017, 10:38:13 AM »
Susan, I would also like a color half page ad. I will get that info and payment to you some time this afternoon.

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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2017, 02:33:21 PM »
That's fantastic, Andrew!  Thank you :)
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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2017, 02:34:19 PM »
I'll put a new list together after the show Saturday and publish it here. I know we're over 7 pages now and maybe 8. :)
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Re: 2017 Ameraucana Breeders Club Handbook
« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2017, 05:33:15 PM »
Very excited for the new articles, too! I love educational articles, and this handbook won't disappoint! :)
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