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Started by spitstickler, July 07, 2010, 06:19:44 PM

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spitstickler

July 07, 2010, 06:19:44 PM
For those of you that didn't catch the radio show last night, Scout has put a lot of effort into getting Project Appleseed billboards put up around the country. The first one had to go up somewhere, so I guess Texas seemed like a pretty good place to begin.  ;)  

Scout has done all the legwork on this project and additional billboards will be going up in other states in the next few weeks as well. This is a pretty big step for our organization.

Big kudos for making this happen, Scout.
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4bfox

#1
July 07, 2010, 06:49:04 PM
Outstanding! Those billboards look GREAT! O0
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Mogget

#2
July 07, 2010, 07:05:44 PM
Boy, those look great!  And didn't he say that he's getting eight to ten phone calls a day about them?

Thanks, Scout!

Mogs

AZOpie

#3
July 07, 2010, 07:20:54 PM
Very nice looking indeed! I remember hearing about the project a couple months back - glad to it it coming to fruition.  I'm thinking Scout has put some real time in on this one...:bow:

AZO

ksuguy

#4
July 07, 2010, 07:50:23 PM
Looks nice.  Where is the billboard located?

Ratchett

#5
July 07, 2010, 07:55:54 PM
Fantastic!!! Great billboard, cannot wait to see one on the trail.  ^:)^

Job well done Scout O0

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#6
July 07, 2010, 07:59:54 PM
HUZZAH! Those are a beauty to behold! Congrats Texas! O0
'Pictures... or it didn't happen!' &)

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#7
July 07, 2010, 08:13:42 PM
That is absolutely fantastic.  Great job Scout!  O0

Mogget

#8
July 07, 2010, 08:14:58 PM
Check with your state coordinator to see when they're scheduled to come to your state.  I think I've heard Indiana is next...

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spitstickler

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July 07, 2010, 08:21:42 PM Last Edit: July 07, 2010, 11:26:15 PM by spitstickler
Quote from: ksuguy on July 07, 2010, 07:50:23 PM
Looks nice.  Where is the billboard located?

I'm not sure of the exact location. Somewhere along the the interstate in Temple. Scout probably knows the specifics. The photos came from the company that put them up. There are actually two billboards, with one being really large and the other is a bit smaller.
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wcmartin1

#10
July 07, 2010, 09:11:22 PM
Impressive.
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TruTenacity

#11
July 07, 2010, 09:14:30 PM
Lookin' good.  I can't wait to see the activity on the ranges this brings to Texas.
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voortrekker

#12
July 07, 2010, 10:12:56 PM
Beautiful!


Thank you Scout for making these billboards reality.


Thanks for your artistry in this goal Kirk.



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alonso1

#13
July 07, 2010, 10:37:34 PM
Mike

You have been working hard on this for a long time.  Well done my friend  O0

slim

#14
July 07, 2010, 10:44:48 PM
Those are awesome!

Rocket Man

#15
July 07, 2010, 11:28:07 PM
Wow.  That's some quality seventh-stepping there, that's for sure.  Double his pay!   **)

On a more sincere note, thank you for making it happen.  Job well done.

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dart67eb

#16
July 07, 2010, 11:30:20 PM
I say triple his pay!  Great job!
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#17
July 08, 2010, 08:30:00 AM
Great work Scout and Spitstickler.

Scout

#18
July 08, 2010, 03:36:48 PM
The 14X48 is on I35 in Temple Tx, positioned so that traveling North out of Temple (into the rest of the Nation) you observe the sign. The second sign is on the highway outside of the base at Ft. Hood and between the airport and the University in Killeen Tx. Indiana is indeed next. they have approved the artwork and you will see signs up in Terre Haute area and also Indianapolis in the next week or so.

There is a state "hit list" that I am working on with Mogget and Fred and any requests for signs should be sent to Mogget for consideration, but rest assured if your state has an Appleseed program, you are already on the list (if it does not have a program you are on the list too, but there are only two of those) :)

The more I am learning about billboards and outdoor advertising, and the companies who have connections to every other media the more excited I get about this. There are so many options and available programs we can have access to I have to wonder why more organizations are not taking advantage of it. The billboard project, when it reaches its full potential, will provide the org. with tens (possibly hundreds) of millions of dollars in outdoor/radio/television/internet advertising. The billboards are just the tip of the iceberg.  :)

   
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#19
July 08, 2010, 03:48:26 PM
Are these FREE billboards?   If so with which outdoor company (Lamar is the first that comes to mind).  Can you  send a jpg of the board. . . Someone is quoted as saying 'if there is no pic it didn't happen  :D

There are some firearms companies that offer a donations program to various 501's  I would look into this for us once i get the OKAY GO FOR IT from 'whoever' (Fred i am gessing) gives the thumbs up.

Can we get a publicity thread started on the Adm list?  I am new to that list and i am not sure how to start the thread or if only committe heads are 'spose to do that.


Quote from: Scout on July 08, 2010, 03:36:48 PM
The 14X48 is on I35 in Temple Tx, positioned so that traveling North out of Temple (into the rest of the Nation) you observe the sign. The second sign is on the highway outside of the base at Ft. Hood and between the airport and the University in Killeen Tx. Indiana is indeed next. they have approved the artwork and you will see signs up in Terre Haute area and also Indianapolis in the next week or so.

There is a state "hit list" that I am working on with Mogget and Fred and any requests for signs should be sent to Mogget for consideration, but rest assured if your state has an Appleseed program, you are already on the list (if it does not have a program you are on the list too, but there are only two of those) :)

The more I am learning about billboards and outdoor advertising, and the companies who have connections to every other media the more excited I get about this. There are so many options and available programs we can have access to I have to wonder why more organizations are not taking advantage of it. The billboard project, when it reaches its full potential, will provide the org. with tens (possibly hundreds) of millions of dollars in outdoor/radio/television/internet advertising. The billboards are just the tip of the iceberg.  :)

   
"We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." --philosopher and writer Ayn Rand (1905-1982)

Ratchett

#20
July 08, 2010, 03:50:27 PM
We better get ready and get out to find more ranges!!!! :D :D

That is great to hear Scout----Thanks

Ratchett
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But he who is slow to anger allays contention.---Prov15:18

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Gramma Goats

#21
July 08, 2010, 03:51:30 PM
OPPS -- i scrolled down a long ways and found your post with the pics..... VERY NICE.  Love it!  It gives the remembrance of what we typically see with the Bill or Rights or the Constitution.

Can't wait to see them up in MO.


Quote from: Gramma Goats on July 08, 2010, 03:48:26 PM
Are these FREE billboards?   If so with which outdoor company (Lamar is the first that comes to mind).  Can you  send a jpg of the board. . . Someone is quoted as saying 'if there is no pic it didn't happen  :D

There are some firearms companies that offer a donations program to various 501's  I would look into this for us once i get the OKAY GO FOR IT from 'whoever' (Fred i am gessing) gives the thumbs up.

Can we get a publicity thread started on the Adm list?  I am new to that list and i am not sure how to start the thread or if only committe heads are 'spose to do that.


Quote from: Scout on July 08, 2010, 03:36:48 PM
The 14X48 is on I35 in Temple Tx, positioned so that traveling North out of Temple (into the rest of the Nation) you observe the sign. The second sign is on the highway outside of the base at Ft. Hood and between the airport and the University in Killeen Tx. Indiana is indeed next. they have approved the artwork and you will see signs up in Terre Haute area and also Indianapolis in the next week or so.

There is a state "hit list" that I am working on with Mogget and Fred and any requests for signs should be sent to Mogget for consideration, but rest assured if your state has an Appleseed program, you are already on the list (if it does not have a program you are on the list too, but there are only two of those) :)

The more I am learning about billboards and outdoor advertising, and the companies who have connections to every other media the more excited I get about this. There are so many options and available programs we can have access to I have to wonder why more organizations are not taking advantage of it. The billboard project, when it reaches its full potential, will provide the org. with tens (possibly hundreds) of millions of dollars in outdoor/radio/television/internet advertising. The billboards are just the tip of the iceberg.  :)

   
"We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." --philosopher and writer Ayn Rand (1905-1982)

Gramma Goats

#22
July 08, 2010, 03:54:04 PM
I just 'blew' up the billboard and i see you have the org flag (stars in a circle) -- i have a company that i order flags from that has this flag as a lapel pin.  I have a few myself and we sell them in our store at the register.  Would this be something that we might want to have in the AppleSeed store?  I will CC Riflewomen on this thought.
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vmt193

#23
July 08, 2010, 05:02:29 PM
Very nice!!!

jacques

#24
July 08, 2010, 05:26:43 PM
Indeed very nice.  O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0
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#25
July 08, 2010, 06:40:37 PM
Quote from: Gramma Goats on July 08, 2010, 03:48:26 PM
Are these FREE billboards?   

They are not free by a longshot, but we do have a really great deal. If you have some ideas about how to help with this you can PM fred and give him an earfull of advice on this :) ;)
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Gramma Goats

#26
July 08, 2010, 08:25:39 PM
Maybe we can get different 'rifle , ammo etc' companies to SPONSOR a billboard.... for paying for it they get there name and /or logo in the corner.

Can you give me an idea of what we are paying to have the boards printed, installed and the monthly charges.

Quote from: Scout on July 08, 2010, 06:40:37 PM
Quote from: Gramma Goats on July 08, 2010, 03:48:26 PM
Are these FREE billboards?   

They are not free by a longshot, but we do have a really great deal. If you have some ideas about how to help with this you can PM fred and give him an earfull of advice on this :) ;)
"We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." --philosopher and writer Ayn Rand (1905-1982)

Josey Wales

#27
July 09, 2010, 12:00:01 AM
....It looks great, very insperational and very professional indeed.......Makes me proud....Congatulations Texas..............
..to hell with them fellows, buzzards gotta eat same as worms..

Scout

#28
July 09, 2010, 01:42:26 AM
Quote from: Josey Wales on July 09, 2010, 12:00:01 AM
....It looks great, very insperational and very professional indeed.......Makes me proud....Congatulations Texas..............

Thanks Josey, will I be seeing you this trip? I will be in Throop this weekend and Burlington Flats next.
Scout
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#29
July 09, 2010, 11:04:20 AM
Those are awesome! Good job making them and getting them set up!! O0 O0 O0
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