[mellie]

NY affiliates, please use this thread to RSVP for the NY meeting to be held in Albany NY on July 28 ( Read the announcement here http://forum.abestweb.com/showthread.php?t=106947) . This is just an initial list so we can have an approxiamate headcount for lunch. If you prefer you can also contact me via pm or email if you prefer to keep it private. This is only so we can get an idea of the number of attendees.

[mellie]

I'll start - I will attend

[Rhea]

Yup, me too. A little birdie told me the lunch menu is really nice.

[Herb Ô¿Ô¬]

OK. Put me and Gail on the list to attend.

[mellie]

Rhea, Herb & Gail on the list, it'll be great to see you all.

[Kevin]

Me too!

[mellie]

Bumping up

[PetsWarehouse.com]

Hey folks, you're not getting the response you hoped for I'm sure.

Just a suggestion get in touch with Brian at SAS and any other network and ask if they'll send a notice to NY affiliates.

Ask the same of the OPM's AM's and merchants that you know.

[Rainmaker]

"Close to the airport" I like that.

I'm in.

[mellie]

You're on the list Rainmaker

[Brent E.]

R.S.V.P.ed! I wish it were tomorrow!

I'm looking forward to meeting those speaheading such a great cause. I can't wait to listen to others points of view and come up with a solution together! I hope my input will be helpful in finding a solution that works for all of the parties effected by this tax law.

Thanks,
Brent

[smallaff]

RSVP - not sure if one or two will attend.

[Kevin]

Thanks to everyone RSVPing. Very much appreciated.

[mellie]

We now have a registration page up at nyaffiliatevoice. Still perfecting the look but it's functional.

[loxly]

Changed my plans, I'll be there. Will be in touch next week. Not sure if I will have a guest.

[e-Gazer]

I'll be there.

Looking forward to coming away with tons of useful new info to help us all make better sense of the new challenge we're facing and what we can do to conquer it. Thank you so much to all the organizers and contributors for helping to make this meeting happen.

[mellie]

Thanks Liz & Debbie, Looking forward to seeing you!

We have a wonderful group signed up so far, should be a great productive meeting! There is still room.

[Kim Salvino - buy.at]

I am trying to find flight accomodations for the 28th. How horrible would it be if I couldn't arrive until 11?

My hubby is away at a conference that day, our wonderful daycare provider is on vacation, but I was lucky enough to secure my Mom for the day (Thanks, Mom!). I am hoping I can make it there and back on the same day, and I am crossing my fingers in the hope that it will all work out.

[Kevin]

The attorney is there in the afternoon, so if you consider seeing him a few hours worth it... Up to you.

[Kim Salvino - buy.at]

Originally Posted by Kevin

The attorney is there in the afternoon, so if you consider seeing him a few hours worth it... Up to you.

Good to know, Kevin. Thanks!

It is absolutely worth it. I have a few ideas circling around in my head, nothing that hasn't already been mentioned, but I just want to know a concrete answer to how I can work with NY affiliates again. That is, if they'll have me back.

[Kevin]

That is, if they'll have me back.

Some will, some might not. At the end of the day, it was a business decision by merchants, and once we've come to some form of agreement on how we can work together, it will be a business decision on the part of of affiliates in NY (and those that made dramatic changes to support us) as to whether or not to re-join.

In your case, your EPC, broad product selection, and relativley limited competition (none in some of your segments) will make you a hard merchant to "hate" forever...

That said, a merchant who was easily replaced won't necessarily see the same consideration by most.

[Rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Kevin

Some will, some might not. At the end of the day, it was a business decision by merchants, and once we've come to some form of agreement on how we can work together, it will be a business decision on the part of of affiliates in NY (and those that made dramatic changes to support us) as to whether or not to re-join.

In your case, your EPC, broad product selection, and relativley limited competition (none in some of your segments) will make you a hard merchant to "hate" forever...

That said, a merchant who was easily replaced won't necessarily see the same consideration by most.

Well said Kevin.

[Packy]

There's a good chance that myself and DflSports (Don) will be going. We have been trying to get the details figured out and most likely will let you know by reserving sometime today or tomorrow.

Wouldn't it be nice if Kevin rented a Limo for all of us. Swings by Rhea's house and picks her up and anyone else in their area and then makes a quick stop in Syracuse to pick up Pat (me) and Don??? Just a thought Kevin

I'm hoping this works out because I'm looking forward to meeting all of you attending.

[Rhea]

Ooh, a limo? Geeze Packster I do like the way you think!

I think we should all rent hogs (and hog togs) and roar into town with banners reading, "We're affiliate marketers and we will NOT be trifled with." Or something like that.

Hey Haiko! Is you is or is you ain't?

[Packy]

Originally Posted by Rhea

Ooh, a limo? Geeze Packster I do like the way you think!

I think we should all rent hogs (and hog togs) and roar into town with banners reading, "We're affiliate marketers and we will NOT be trifled with." Or something like that.

Hey Haiko! Is you is or is you ain't?

Heh, Heh Rhea That would be pretty cool Hmmmm, is there a silent protest lined up in front of the Governors mansion for the media to see