Stationery & business cards?

[john1082]

Is anyone aware of a vendor that does fraternity printing? I recall getting brochures frm vendors when I was the High Pi at North Dakota, but I haven't seen anything recently. The only vendors that I can find to party favors, T-shirts, etc.

Would like a vendor that does this on a regular basis as they will have the correct artwork and that saves money.

[RACooper]

Unfortunately the guy we use (an alumn) only does business in the Toronto area.....

[john1082]

My VISA card works up there. Any chance he might consider an order?

[RACooper]

From working with him in the past he is a strictly local business, but I'll ask at the next Alumni meeting in about a week.... it's the quickest way to get a hold of him most of the time.

[john1082]

I appreciate the help. The use of proper stationery is part of my "Let's Do It Right" campaign.

[lenoxxx]

John,

Just go to some offset printers in your area. There must be like 9 of them in state college, PA alone. I used one at work to do soome professional stationary printing and got about 500 sheets printed on regular stock with pre made art work for like 90 dollars.

Just use your yellow pages.

Jason

[john1082]

Problem is that I don't have any good, clean artwork. I have little bits and pieces clipped from various sources, but no clean B&W art suitable for a master.

[lifesaver]

I'm a graphic artist by profession and for the last 10 years or so have done all the chapters work - letterhead, business cards, bids, tshirts, etc.

The problem is that printing is such a distinct job kinda thing you wont find a printer who does it all. There might be but they will charge you through the NOSE. See, a printer is usually high end (for books, magazines high end publications), medium ( full color brochures, posters) or low end (business cards and stationary). Printers prices are usually based on what kind of presses they have. A high end printer CAN do business cards - but cant even turn on their presses for less than a few grand. Low quality printers cant deliver the quality of stuff you might need. On RARE occasion you can find a good repographic srevice who can meet all your needs. Most large citis will have a company (they ususally do architecture blueprints but do other printing as well. I use Thomas Repographics here in San Antonio (See http://www.thomasrepo.com/services/index.shtml ) and have a great account exec who lives to handle my problems and do it all in house there. I am sure something like Thomas Repo exists near you.

The other problem is you need a graphic artist to set your stuff up for you. The repo places can, but they charge an arm and a leg to do it. So If you can find someone who can do graphic design - youre set.

Finally, your concern about artwork - the general fraternity communications department has placed all pertinant fraternity artwork on the website for download in all graphic formats. Betsy Bly can provide you with the link for all images. (I cant seem to find it right now - so when you get it please share it with the rest of us.)

Hope thi shelps. If you need more info or help - dont hesitate to send me an email.