Theres lots happening with the Australian Nappy Network

[MichelleP]

Sorry for the epic post but we have lots to cover and need to do it in one hit!

REUSABLE NAPPY WEEK - October 13th - 19th proudly sponsored by Nurture Nappies and The Itti Bitti Nappy Co.
It seems like AGES away, but these things creep up on us and bite us on the bum (excuse the pun) before we know it!!! If we want certain events, certain venues, certain activities, certain dates, we need to lock them in.

The theme this year will be focussing on fashion in cloth nappies be it tie-dyed squares or the funkiest fitted or cuttest woolies. The ANN has engaged the professional services of a highly experienced Public Relations consultant to promote RNW 2008 throughout the media. She is currently finalising the strategy of our TV, radio and print media marketing campaigns, and working through a short list of celebrities/professionals to hopfully find a suitable amabassador for the event. If you are interested in becoming a Platinum sponsor of the ANN, thereby sponsoring Reusable Nappy Week and receiving the benefits attached to the event (alongside Nurture Nappies and the Itti Bitti Nappy Co) please contact sponsors@nappynetwork.org.au to discuss opportunities before the 31st July 2008.

The week will be essentially run by the ANN (Australian Nappy Network), and costs covered for ANN approved RNW activities. Those representing the ANN or running an event need to be a member of the ANN, but non ANN volunteers can be involved as well.

Some ideas for the types of things that can be done are below. If you think that you can help organise any of these in your state, have some other event ideas or can you help in any way please contact your state co-ordinator http://modernclothnappies.org/contacts.htm or come and join us on the ANN forum http://modernclothnappies.org/forum

LIBRARIES
Anyone willing to contact their local library about display space, and if they are willing to lend a nappy (or few) to the cause for a week, we can provide posters and flyers.

LOCAL COUNCIL
If you have a contact at your local council or would like to seek their support your assistance would be really useful! We have a letter template for requesting support that you can use.

FEATURE EVENT
Perhaps a fashion show with some of the tots showing off some fancy funky naps... where? When? Who? How?

MEDIA
There will be a national approach regarding the media. Any tips/offers of help welcome.

SEWING, WOOL DYING, KNITTING WORKSHOP
We have previously organised some great workshops and would love the hear from anyone keen to share their nappy sewing knowledge and perhaps make snap presses available.

As said many times, you don't need to commit to doing a stint on TV or a talk to 100 parents, a simple coffee catch up at a chid friendy cafe, or better still, a park, goes down really well and is fun for all. A display at a library is fantastic exposure and low maintenance.

We have PLI for any events that require it.

NORTHERN TERRITORY CO-ORDINATOR - We also require a co-ordinator for the Norther Territory

If you are unable to commit time to helping with raising the profile of reusble nappies in the community through Reusable Nappy Week, you might like to consider financially supporting the ANN's projects and activities.

LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEMBERS AND SPONSORS
To thank our sponsors, at the completion of their first year of sponsorship the ANN will extend all sponsorsors who have been confirmed by payment before the 31 August 2008, by 3 months. This extension will only apply to sponsors for whom we have received at least their first instalment before 31st August, and will not apply to sponsorships that cease prior to the first anniversary of their sponsorship commencing.

We would also like to take the opportunity to thank our subscribers and members to date, so the ANN will extend the membership/subscription by 3 months for anyone taking out a subscription or membership prior to 31st August 2008. This will be in addition to the extension available for individuals who have assisted the ANN in a volunteer capacity in the past.

Additionally, as a further expression of our gratitude for our members' and subscribers' support, we will run a draw for all current paid members as at the end of 31 July 2008 to win one of 3 prizes valued at approximately $35 each. If you are not yet a member and would like to join now to be eligible for the draw visit our website www.nappynetwork.org.au. Winners will be notified by email before 5th August 2008 and announced on our website and in the Spring eddition of The Nappy Wrap.

2009 CALENDAR
The Australian Nappy Network is planning on releasing a 2009 wall calendar featuring gorgeous cloth bottomed bubs and are inviting you to submit photos for a chance for your baby or toddler to be featured. Selected entries will receive a free calendar and of course, unlimited bragging rights!

Email your photos as attachments in the largest size you have available to 2009photos at nappynetwork dot org dot au
Photos need to be in high resolution format, 300 DPI and landscape A4 size (210×297mm). The file name of the photo MUST include the entrants SURNAME for easy identification. There is a limit of 2 entries per child. ENTRIES WILL CLOSE AT THE END OF AUGUST!

Entrants will be required to complete a general release form, entries not accompanied by a release form will be withdrawn. Release forms will be sent to applicants by return email upon receipt of entries.

The decision of the ANN selection panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The ANN may retain entries for consideration in the following year’s calendar and for other publications.

To get an idea of what might be suitable you can see this years calendar on Ozebaby http://www.ozebaby.com.au/product.php?VP=10575

So get snapping!!!!!!

Ideally we would like to have the calendar ready to go prior to RNW so if you would like to help with producing the calendar let us know.

5th CLOTH NAPPY HUNT SPONSORED BY NIP NAPS
Australian Nappy Network and Diaper Decisions are calling for sponsors for the 5th Cloth Nappy Hunt sponsored by Nip Naps. During the hunt in March we had over 1800 Hunters searching through the sponsors sites. That is a lot of potential customers that could be visiting your site and looking at your products.

Visit www.clothnappyhunt.com to find out more, and feel free to ask questions at www.modernclothnappies.org/forum/index.php?topic=923.0

We are also looking for volunteers to help out with the running and organisation of the hunt. If you are willing/able to receive/answer emails and visit web sites to check how the sponsors are doing, please drop us a line at Sep2008@clothnappyhunt.com