University Proposal to MWS Project!!

Hello Everyone,

I have VERY exciting news!  Today when I picked up the "pads" for our posters from the print/copy shop at the University, Rose, the shop manager, asked if she could enter our poster in a national graphics/print/poster competition!  The University has won this competition several times, but as Rose explained, she had not seen a poster worthy of entry for a few years.  Wow!  What an incredible proposal this is for the project!  Just to be asked is a HUGE honor.  You must understand, that when you enter the copy shop, the walls are decorated with incredible posters/flyers and various artwork (as well as mounted awards) that has been collected over the years.  Really beautiful work(s).  So for Rose to even propose such a thing is MAJOR...she has seen it all.  This means NATIONAL recognition and viewing of the poster/project by an entirely new genre of people...ARTISTS!

Of course I said yes immediately!  The entry is in the spring...I will find out details and report back to you as soon as possible!  In the mean time, Rose was so impressed with the poster that she is going to print a huge poster on one of her speciality printers and hang it on the door of the shop.  Will definitely be taking a picture of that and will post to the blog for your viewing pleasure.

Once again folks, this project lets me know that it has a power and a life of it's own...and their are no limits on where this is going.

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PR Blitz!

Hello Everyone,

I have just seen the posters and 4x6 cards printed for the first time.  One of our faculty at the University (Bob) even custom designed a blue color for us...he calls it "Mystic Blue"!  Thanks BOB!  And a special thanks to Prof Kim, a master printer (not to mention a fine art photographer) for all your help!

All materials are just gorgeous!  The students, faculty, and staff that have seen them are very impressed with their artistic level and beauty.    Even though we have not posted them yet, they are already causing quite a buzz around campus.

You get the feeling you are looking at a piece of art...not just a poster.  I think all of the MWS ladies will be very happy with their promotional materials.  Truly, they reflect beauty, artistic expression, mysticism, power, and intrigue.  I guarantee you, each person that even glimpses at the poster out of the corner of their eye, will stop dead in their tracks to take a longer look!  Ha, mission accomplished!

This is quite a milestone for the Team.  Much, much planning, brainstorming, coordinating, and just plain hard work has gone into this campaign and believe me, it's not over yet.  We still need to receive the print order, and distribute them to our target areas, Salem, Boston, and New York City.  Having to wait until the last minute because of situations beyond our control, we have run into major printing, financial, and time issues!  But, once again our Project Manager, William, comes to the rescue with problem solving ideas, an incredible level of professionalism, and not to mention the finances to bail us out of this situation.  THANK YOU WILLIAM - you have saved us once again, and you really are a PRINCE!

During the first week of October a small number of posters and cards will be distributed around Salem, then when we receive the bulk order blanket distribution will begin (right during mid-terms...luv it).
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Lincoln comforting Marcio after treatment

Resting after fluids injections

 Lincoln's halo showing!  Marcio feeling better.

As most of you know, the mascot for the MWS project is Marcio Pitarcio Esquire (black alpha).  For over a month now we have been struggling with kidney disease.  His brother Lincoln, comforts him every single night during our fluid injections/treatment...never leaving his side.   There is NO restraining or even coaxing involved, they both know that this must be.  With the incredible support and assistance of The Feline Hospital (Salem), I think Marcio is getting a bit better.  For the first time in over a month he ate some solids last night!  Our little family is pulling together during this crisis and we KNOW Freyja is constantly with us...guiding/supporting/comforting us all.   As far as the Feline Hospital goes...well, all I can say is that they are THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS of all things feline!  And believe me when I tell you this has been a real ordeal..but, Marcio would not be with us today if it were not for them!

We thank you so very much FH for all that you have done and continue to do.

I will keep you all updated on our progress.

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