2009 NiCOclub.com 240sxconvertible.com Calendar!

[DeXteR]

Here's the deal - I had this crazy idea of putting together a vert-only calendar for next year because, frankly, I don't want to look at Versa, Maxima, Z31, and Frontier pictures for half of the year. The 2008 240sx Calendar is pretty sweet, but that's about where I draw the line. I have nothing against the other cars or this year's calendar, but it's just not something I'm interested in. I also think a lot of you guys probably feel the same way.

So that's why I want to put together a vert-only calendar for 2009. I know it's kind of short notice and it's all ready October. However, we're a relatively small group here and I think we're more than capable of pulling off a decent calendar in this short period of time. If things go well for this run, we could probably get a really nice one put together for 2010 that would blow the 2008 240sx calendar away.

Due to our short timeline, we’re going to go with Café Press. I’ve had their calendars before and they’re not bad. They’re really easy to deal with and we won’t have any overhead and won’t have to liquidate any product if we have left-over calendars. They print your calendar as soon as you order it and ship it directly to you. You’ll send them your payment and they take care of all the shipping and everything. The price is going to be around $15 for each calendar. There will be more details and finalized prices and such once we are ready to print.

I have Greg's approval via Seth, and I'm sure they'll both participate. Right now, though, we need to get to work! Here’s what I need from you guys:

1. We need submissions – This is for members of our forum only. If the car belongs to someone and they aren’t a member here, it won’t be accepted. Pictures need to be as large as possible and the highest resolution possible. The bottom line is we’re not going to print crappy pictures – no matter how awesome the car might be. We prefer quality pictures over heavily modified cars.

We’ll figure out a nice democratic way to vote on who gets into the calendar once submissions have been made. I need all submissions turned in by Friday, October 31, 2008 by 11:59.59pm EST.

I will create an official thread just for submitting pictures. I’ve got some cool ideas for layouts, so I want at least 3 different pictures of each car being submitted. I’ll have guidelines for that stuff in that thread

2. I need a committee to help get this done.

a. I want three assistant editors – I want three people I can go to for input when I need to make decisions and who could help break any possible ties that might be had. I’m not openly asking for volunteers – I am going to extend an invitation to people and see if they’d like to help. Please don’t be offended if you never hear from me regarding this. Just trust that we’ll provide you with the best product we possibly can.

b. I need at least two photo-shoppers but will take more. I’m going to need people who can take the pictures, put them together, add text, and provide us with a high quality finished product. If you volunteer for this position, you will be tested and asked to present your work to the editorial team before deciding whether or not you’ll be on board. I don’t want to put a lot of pressure on these people, but they’ll be responsible for a good deal of work – there’s twelve features plus a cover that are going to need to be done.

c. I need other people willing to help. I’m sure there are going to be other things that come up as we put this together. I’ll be sure to ask for help as soon as it’s needed.

3. I need people to cooperate and be mature about this whole thing. I really hope I’m wasting my time saying this, but I don’t want to have people complaining about the way things are being done or whining because they’re car wasn’t printed or having their feelings hurt because they’re not on the committee. I’m doing this voluntarily and so will everyone else who gets involved in the project. We’ll be taking our own time to put together a cool product for you guys! We’re not in this to make money; we’re in this to support the community and give something to the great members here!

Here’s my plan for getting this done in time for everyone to have a calendar on their wall by New Years’ Day:

October: this gives us an entire month to make submissions. This should be plenty of time for our tight group. This will also be when the committee is formed and our volunteer photo-shoppers will be tested. The photo-shoppers need to be ready to go by the end of the month.

November: this is when we put everything together. I want everything selected for the general layout by the end of the first week – including what cars will be featured on what months and cover art figured out. The rest of the month (three weeks) will be given to our photo-shoppers to assemble everything to get it ready for printing. I want everything done by the end of the month.

December: I think we can get the calendars uploaded to Café Press and ready to order during the first week. I don’t know for sure, but I’d assume you’re going to want to have your calendars ordered by the end of the second week in order to get it on time. We also have some flexibility with our schedule so that it can run over into December if absolutely necessary.

I want to thank everyone ahead of time for their participation and cooperation in this endeavor. You guys(and gals) rock!

Questions or comments? Contact me via [email protected]

Sumit Pictures for the monthly features: zer...endar
Modified by DeXteR at 12:51 PM 10/2/2008

[Eikon]

Awesome idea DeXter!

Thanks to you for taking the initiative to make this happen.

What's great about this is that there is no pressure. We don't have to try to count on a bunch of people to say they are in before we can even get started.

So let's do it!!!

I'm excited!

[94_240sx]

Awsome! I'm excited too. Hopefully, my car can make it. If so, can I take December or do I have no choice???

[slip69]

awesome!!! im down for this. Im going to have to take pics of my car at an angel where my dented hood doesn't show up!!!

[krash]

Awesome idea dude. I've been wanting this to happen sometime!

and you got a photoshopper here if ya need me

[jspec603]

Sounds great Dex!! I can't wait to see to this finished product!

[DeXteR]

Get your stuff together. There'll be a thread started later today or tomorrow morning to take submissions.

[TonyStarks29]

Sounds like a great idea i would LOVE a Vert calendar!

hmmm what kinda picture do we send in a front, back or side shot or all three?

[jspec603]

Sweet, I'll have to get some better pics other than from the cell!

[DeXteR]

and you got a photoshopper here if ya need me

Thanks! Shoot me an emaiil:

fat_kid_racing (at) yahoo (dot) com

I'll put you to the test to see if you can do what I see in my mind.

[TIMELSS_vert]

love the idea dex, and I'll have my car submitted soon, hopefully it makes the grade!

[Hijacker]

You got mail, Dex! I'll forward my calendar submission pic for the '09 calendar to you.

[94_240sx]

Get your stuff together. There'll be a thread started later today or tomorrow morning to take submissions.

You need high resolution pics, right? So, you just want the small size pictures posted in the submission thread and will ask for high resolution ones if selected?

[DeXteR]

You need high resolution pics, right? So, you just want the small size pictures posted in the submission thread and will ask for high resolution ones if selected?

Yup, that'll work.

I've got everything laid out and ready to go to keep things running smoothly. I'm just waiting for Seth to approve my post, since he's the guy in charge around these parts and I'm trying to keep everything legitimate with the NiCO hierarchy. Especially with the submission thread since that's got rules and stuff. He's at a baseball game right now and probably won't get to it till later tonight. Since I don't have internet at home, I'll just make the post tomorrow morning when I get his approval. Otherwise, maybe he can just copy my email and make the post himself. That'd be fine by me.

[krash]

Thanks! Shoot me an emaiil:

fat_kid_racing (at) yahoo (dot) com

I'll put you to the test to see if you can do what I see in my mind.

Email sent.

[Topless_92]

Sounds great! I gotta get my car done this month and try and contribute.

[DeXteR]

If anyone else would like to help with the photo-shopping portion of the project, please send an email to: [email protected]

Feel free to contact me at that address if you have any questions or concerns as well.

And just for future reference if this thread gets buried for some reason, the official submission thread can be found here: zer...endar

[S15nS13vert]

DEX you think my car can be in the calendar, if i prime the whole car, so at least have 1 color, i will try to finish it by oct31,work is kinda slow, and they cut my pay...so i can't spend alot of money on paint materials even tho i work for a body shop.anyways, i will try my best to get it done....it will be such a wonderful dream, thanks DEX for makin this happend

[BiXLL]

Dex, this is a GREAT idea! I will do my best to get my 3 together in a good shot. I wish I could offer to help you in this venture, but I have been working a steady diet of 12 and 13 hr days, and I just could not guarantee I would have time to do any assigned tasks. I and I'm sure the rest of the vert forum thanks you in advance for your time and efforts in this!

[jspec603]

I will do my best to get my 3 together in a good shot.

Show off

I took a few night shots, hope they came out ok!

[BiXLL]

Show off

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Oh man, I didn't mean for it to come off that way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DeXteR]

I will do my best to get my 3 together in a good shot.

I'm looking forward to that one for sure.