Whiteshadow Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 At the Mike Franz seminar last night, I knew there would be some members from VR there. However, there was no way to know which was which. For instance, I don't look like an actual "whiteshadow", so you have to resort to asking, "are you so and so?". I don't mind asking people or introducing myself to see who I am talking to. But I think it would be a neat idea to have some sort of identifier so that we know when we are amongst VR friends. I think it would make networking easier, less awkward and more efficient. We don't need a huge gold chain with a giant emblem hanging from our necks or anything like that..............maybe just a simple lapel pin that tells everyone that we are members of VR. That's it in a nutshell. If you took the time to read this post, at least also take the time to make a selection! Thanks! Whiteshadow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Great idea, since I have never attended one of these events, I was wondering how it worked. I am going to Heli-success and have been wondering if people wore some sort of name tag or something. I think it would be a good thing since most VR folks don't post thier real name or personal photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteshadow Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) So far so good Gary-Mike! 2 for 2 vote yes, 100% Haha. Hope some more votes come in! Let's go people! Make that 3 votes, on a roll now! Edited August 12, 2011 by Whiteshadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorwashed Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 This is a great idea! We should have a design competition! heres my entry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolapilot89 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 We don't need a huge gold chain with a giant emblem hanging from our necks or anything like that..............maybe just a simple lapel pin that tells everyone that we are members of VR. I would also like mine to be encrusted in diamonds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arotrhd Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I'm all in! Maybe this... or these... Have an option for gold or diamond plated versions for the VIP'ers (yikes, snakes)and NOLA Pilots here? I'd be really happy with a small lapel pin that's a little more innocuous and really only known to the others here who know "the secret" handshake, so to say. -WATCH FOR THE PATTERNS, WATCH FOR THE WIRES- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteshadow Posted August 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Good comments and participation so far. I was thinking just the VR logo in silver metal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisster Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 That is a great idea about the pin.This would have been helpful for me at this year's heliexpo. I did get to meet with DP, but only because I knew in which booth to find him. Is anyone here into pin manufacturing, or has connection to pin manufacturing. I sure will buy one :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 We've talked about this before, usually just before a HeliExpo when we are trying to all meet up. Great idea with the pin. Go get a bunch made up, sell them for $1 buck, keep the extra for your trouble. Plus postage of course which is another buck or so. I would buy one right now. For those students living on mac and cheese (Kraft, my fav..what a deal!) you could just print a VR label logo off the website and stick it to your name badge. Then when you see Lyn walking around, just hand him the buck. Goldy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorwashed Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Does anyone happen to know where a higher resolution VR logo like the one I posted above could be found? I just copied that one off the site banner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorwashed Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 what do you guys think, with or without the lettering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteshadow Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 with, totally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorwashed Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 ok, here it is with the lettering touched up a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohi Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I personally like the one without the web address on it. A bit cleaner looking imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I think just a Crome letters "VR" without being on a button would be nice. I know it would be tougher to find someone to make it, and cost more but it would be more classy (especially in a business suit). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkyMtnHI Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 We stopped in yesterday at the place that does our pens, shirts and hats.. we'll have an estimate in a couple of days.. dp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Awsome DP. I'm sure that even just sraping by, most could afford a little pin or something. I'm in, as long as we leaveout the diamonds and platinum. Another thought is set the price right to were VIP members get one free and those of us that have yet to contribute to the site cover the cost when buying ours (yes me included, I will one day get my VIP though) Edited August 14, 2011 by gary-mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohi Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 The VIP thing would be an interesting Idea, however there is a big difference between a bunch of guy making the logo from a site they visit, and the site making their own logo and selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mike Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 The VIP thing would be an interesting Idea, however there is a big difference between a bunch of guy making the logo from a site they visit, and the site making their own logo and selling it. Good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edspilot Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I vote for a "lapel pin" about the size of no bigger than a quarter. Actually the size of a nickle would be best. This would still be noticeable and not too over-bearing. Remember, many might want to wear it dressed up, if it is too big it might look out of place. Just a thought. edspilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkyMtnHI Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I vote for a "lapel pin" about the size of no bigger than a quarter. Actually the size of a nickle would be best. This would still be noticeable and not too over-bearing. Remember, many might want to wear it dressed up, if it is too big it might look out of place. Just a thought. edspilot Exactly what we were thinking, nickle size, maybe even a tie tac. dp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edspilot Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 dp: I know you did not have to wear a coat & tie for 20+ years in Hawaii but things have changed. Since that time we (here on the mainland) have gone right through the tie-tac phase and onto NOTHING on the tie. This according to my three (3) twenty-something daughters. So, if we decide on a tie-tac, I'll by wearing mine on the lapel. Nothing personal...... edspilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolapilot89 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 dp: I know you did not have to wear a coat & tie for 20+ years in Hawaii but things have changed. Since that time we (here on the mainland) have gone right through the tie-tac phase and onto NOTHING on the tie. This according to my three (3) twenty-something daughters. So, if we decide on a tie-tac, I'll by wearing mine on the lapel. Nothing personal...... edspilot Well, I'm 22 and I just had to google what a "tie-tac" is..... Sometimes I feel like my generation fails at everything formal hahahaha... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteshadow Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I think everyone is on the same page here, relatively. I really believe that if there was a small, classy metal lapel pin available at these events, or to order online, people would buy them. Thanks to everyone for their input, and to DP for getting the ball rolling on getting them made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copter doctor Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I agree with the Lapel pin size. I would buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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