[MF3D.FORUM:1514] Re: Joel/Tom MF Folio II

[Brian Reynolds <reynolds@xxxxxxxxx>]

Here's an update on the changes to the MF3D Folio II.

I wrote:
> 1) I need the email address, postal address and phone number of
>    everyone in the folio.
> 

I have this information for almost everyone.  I've sent separate email
to those I still need contact information for.

> 2) The folio will travel via a method (to be determined) that uses a
>    tracking system.  Personally I'd choose UPS, but I realize that
>    there are problems with border crossings and UPS.  When a method is
>    choosen I will probably fill in a set of the proper mailing forms.
> 
> 3) When the folio is sent out I am to be emailed with the tracking
>    number.
> 

The concensus seems to be to use USPS Priority Mail.  I'd really like
to have enroute tracking, but of the USPS services only Express Mail
offers that.  I'll probably hold out for USPS Priority Mail with
Delivery Confirmation (not Signature Required).

> 4) When the folio arrives I am to be emailed with the arrival date.
> 
> 5) You may keep the folio for two weeks and no longer.  Keeping the
>    folio longer than the deadline will quite possibly mean that you
>    will not be in the next loop.
> 

Some think that two weeks is a bit long, but remember that this is the
maximum hold time, not the required hold time.

> 6) I will create a web page similar to Paul's MF 3D Expo 2000 tracking
>    page so that everyone will know where the folio is.
> 

The page is <URL:http://www.panix.com/~reynolds/mf3d-folio-ii/>

There is currently just a preliminary information there.

> 7) This folio will continue using Joel's comment page.
> 

The page is <URL:http://www.frii.com/~jkbl/folios/>

The user name is your name as it appears below.  The password will be
in the folio.

> 8) Comments are mandatory.  I don't care if you just say "Ooo!  Pretty
>    picture.", but I want to know that people do get to see the images.
>    At the least it's another way to track the progress of the folio.
> 

Comments are at least strongly recommended.  One of my biggest
disappointments (after the time it took to get here) with the folio is
the lack of comments.

> 9) Being in the folio means that you agree to allow me to harrass you
>    if you hold onto the folio past the deadline.  If I do not get the
>    proper emails I intend to start by emailing the people involved and
>    then escalating to phone calls.
> 

The routing will be:

    Paul Talbot
    David Lee
    Brian Reynolds
    Tom Deering
    Brenda Nowlan
    Ernie Rairdin
    Greg Menzel
    Dale Walsh
    Sam Smith/Darcy Genest
    Joel Alpers

I've added four new people (although only three more shippings) to
make up for people who've dropped out.

The folio will be shipped to Sam Smith and Darcy Genest will view it
and submit slides while it is with Sam.

In order to complete the first loop Tom will send the folio to Stephen
Puckett so he can see the folio and remove his slides before passing
it off to Brenda Nowlan.

If we keep on top of this it will still be faster than it has been in
the past.

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