Date:         Mon, 20 Aug 2001 15:06:21 -0500
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees <[log in to unmask]>
Sender:       Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees <[log in to unmask]>
From:         "Heneghan, Joseph T (Joseph)" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: Fwd: Tee shirt
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The fundamental rule of graphic design, "less is more".
maybe the names aren't important as much as the representation?
Illinois 10
Maryland 7
Alberta 3

just a thought....

Joe Heneghan

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> From:         Jonny (Los Angeles, CA)[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
> Sent:         Monday, August 20, 2001 2:54 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: Fwd: Tee shirt
>
> In a message dated 8/20/01 12:39:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
>
> > I like to wear my shirt to identify as a list member and to have
> something
> > I can change into when I am on the sideline of a game but am not
> > officiating, such as at tournaments, etc.  Therefore, the idea of having
> it
> > appear too close to an actual ref shirt would not appeal to me.  I like
> the
> > idea of having the names and locations of consenting members, and I also
> > like having the URL address on the shirt.  The owner of the site also
> has a
> > multitude of other sites, but SocRef appears to have the largest number
> of
> > subscribers by a long shot (some don't have any) and therefore,
> flaunting
> > that size would tend to attract other members, which is a good thing.
> >
> > As for a slogan, how about "SocRef -- YHTBT!" for 'YOU HAVE TO BE
> THERE!'?
> >
>
> I echo, Steve's thoughts especially the slogan.  I differ on having names
> on
> there though, it reduces the classiness, IMHO.
>
> So, have a neutral color, white, gray, etc.
>
> Front of shirt could have Jim Gordon's nonaffiliated logo on the pocket
> location on one side and a black and white paneled soccer ball on the
> other
> side with "Soccer Referee" placed around it.
>
> Back could have the above slogan - acronym or in full, with the URL just
> below it in smaller type.
>
> Keep it simple.
>
> Jonny J (Section Badge coming this season)
>