Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Calis Beach Forum => Calis Local Charity Announcements => Topic started by: Liz 101 on July 20, 2017, 20:13:35 PM
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Sadly, we have been unable to secure sponsorship for the 2018 calendar, which I guess is a sign of the times with local business, & have, therefore, taken the decision that it cannot be produced. I'd like to thank everyone that submitted photos, I really enjoyed seeing them & perhaps we can use them for 2019
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What a real, real shame Liz. The 3Cs were one of the first charities to produce a calendar (I think FIG may have produced one in the early years) and although I am biased I personally think that the 3Cs calendar was the best around. It also provided amateur photographers/holiday makers the opportunity to get their pictures published. It also provided good income for the charity to help the children.
As you say it is a sign of the times but it will be sadly missed this year as many people sent out a 3Cs calendar instead of a Christmas card. However I know to get such a professional calendar printed costs lots of money and takes lots of hard work and if the sponsors are not forthcoming ............
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Very sad to read - as well as making much needed money for the charity, it was a great publication. My daughter Robyn had her photo in it and she was so proud (she spilled a tear or two when I told her) - as Chrissie said it was great to have photos from keen amateurs who love Calis.
I have been in contact with Liz already, to see if we can help but it seems the decision has been made.
Thank you to everyone for this 3C calendar era - we have all of them as collectors items :)
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I have been in contact with Liz already, to see if we can help but it seems the decision has been made.
Me too.
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Very sad. I was pleased to have my photographs in there too. I am sure we could have got together to donate for the printing. However, if they have made the decision we must abide by that.
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Ah what a shame this is, i sooo look forward to my three c's calender every year and also re the money going to the charity, feeling sad...
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I have had a photo nearly every year in the calendar. Sad that it has come to this. Hopefully next year it may come to print.
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Do we know the cost to sponsor it on behalf of the 3Cs I'm sure we could all rally round ?
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Good of you to say Steve, I've already offered but the decision has been taken :(
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CBF calendar, all profits to one of the local charities?
JF
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A great idea John. There must be some great photos on the CBF photographs page. However there are lots of things to consider. Firstly it does cost a lot to produce (Liz could give an idea of the latest printing costs in Fethiye, not sure about the costs in UK). The smaller the print run the costlier they work out to produce so not only would that amount have to be raised but it does take a lot of time and hard work to get the art work done and then there is the logistics of distribution so not easy and not sure how it would work even if Keith was agreeable to the plan.
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Anyone any idea of the size of the print run in previous years?
JF
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I'd be happy to put towards it.
If the decision's been made then so be it.
If it's a no go for this year then I'll contribute now for next.
However, if we can do it for this year, let us know what's needed.
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Anyone any idea of the size of the print run in previous years?
JF
Have sent a pm JF
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Received.
I suppose the first question to ask is would 3C's have an issue with a one off CBF calendar and if not would they help distribute it via their outlets?
It's just a pity they didn't highlight the fact there was a sponsorship issue on here before the decision was made to cancel this years calendar. I'm sure we could have helped.
JF
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Sad news indeed. I looked forward to see which photos had been selected for the final print run. I had no idea that funding had deteriorated so much.
Received.
I suppose the first question to ask is would 3C's have an issue with a one off CBF calendar and if not would they help distribute it via their outlets?
It's just a pity they didn't highlight the fact there was a sponsorship issue on here before the decision was made to cancel this years calendar. I'm sure we could have helped.
JF
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Usually the print run is a 1,000. Foot soldiers and transport needed too, for distributing the calendars to various locations....
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Foot soldiers and transport needed too, for distributing the calendars to various locations....
That's where any, one off, alternative is likely to fall down unfortunately.
For it to have any chance of success it needs someone on the ground (e.g. Fethiye/Calis area) to take the idea and run with it. I suspect funding the print run wouldn't be an issue, it's the distribution that'd be the problem - I know the 3C's work extremely hard to ensure each annual calendar is a success.
Any takers?
JF
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it's the distribution that'd be the problem
Agreed. :(