Devon wrote: <Perhaps Janice could head a committee for the IOLI on the subject of Publicity. I notice that the Lace Guild in England is looking for a Publicity Officer, but I don't think we have such a post. I for one, would like to know how she contacted the TV station and made this happen, since ideally, it would be good if it happened before every IOLI Convention.>
I wouldn't want the job of Publicity for anything, but I can pass on that I was asked by a member of Land of Lincoln Lacemakers if I would be interested in doing the piece. Her DH works at the ABC tv station. Harry Porterfield does these pieces twice a week for 10 years, and is always looking for interesting people to show. I suggest that where the conventions are taking place, if their local tv station has a similar tv interviewer, the host guild could write to ask if the station would like to showcase the lacemaking. I asked Harry, at least three times if I could mention our convention. I spoke at length about it, but it still landed on the cutting room floor. I was thankful that the anchorman did mention the convention and put the link on their website. I would like to get a similar piece done in the Rockford area closer to convention to advertise that we will be open to the public for sales and viewing the lace display. Anyone not taking a tour or Wednesday class will be encouraged to make lace in a public space at the hotel. Janice p.s. Devon did a nice job of advertising when the convention was in Maryland. Janice Blair Crystal Lake, 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Illinois, USA www.jblace.com http://www.lacemakersofillinois.org/ www.landoflincolnlacemakers.com Check for class spaces, many are full. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
