New style magazine

[Stuart Thomson]

Hi All,

Apart from the lateness, which was a problem with Aussie post more than the editing team, I am seeking comments on the new style for the magazine.

Critisism or praise, doesn't matter.

BTW the magazine was sent to the post people quite a while ago, don't know why it took so long to appear on peolpe's mailboxes.  The editing team was a little late (no news there), but the production and mailing process seemed to take forever, sorry about that folks, we will do better next quarter.

Cheers
Stuart

[Neil Choi]

Got my magazine today, actually forgot all about it so a good surprise to see and something to read.

A fabulous fresh look and somewhat seductive, exclusive and eye catching, ie red on black.  Seems a lot of red, which is striking.

Liked the RDA girl.  What was her name?

Missing is the new members column.

Would really like to see more of other members' involvement, ie pics of more members (Alfa cars are good too) and their articles but they themselves have to get off their butts first.

Featured members' cars is a good read.  I like that. 

What more can I say, is Don, is Good.

Cheers
Neil

[Miss Alfa Sprint]

hmm

I love the photo of the blue car that appears on page 25 in the centre!! I wonder who owns that one  lol


You did a great job wit the magazine layout 

Cheers

Marisa 

[pep105]

My copy came in the mail today I think the new layout looks great.

Gives the magazine a classy look with the cross & serpent and red on black lettering on the headings. Looks at home on the coffee table
with Vogue, Harpers Bazzar, Vanity Fair.....No idea & Manson's Family Circle

Nice photos too - Good job guys.

Great shot of the blue car.....is that a sprint looks familiar - did Frank Musco respray his  

Mmmmmm the RDA girl - dont need new brakes makes you want to buy some anyway... the ad title is a bit
unfortunate though.......

[alfagtv58]

two thumbs up

[Joe Garra]

it looks fantastic, well done. It's already been read and is now in the waiting room for others to read!

[Repco Lad]

Hi Stuart,

Whilst I have been a regular forum reader for over a year, I have only been a member for a couple of months- this edition being my second club mag.

One of the challenges of being new is getting to know the members and the club. Given my member number is 4000 something, there are a lot of Alfas out there. From my perspective, who are you, what model do you own and what have you done or are in the process of doing to it?

So here are a couple of suggestions from a newbie's point of view:
* member's profile section. A selection of active club members per edition and a paragraph on their story

* member's restorations. A selection of current restos/ mods (large or small) that are being done. A couple of paragraphs of info, rather than a full story

* register profile. Some space dedicated to a particular register each ed, featuring a selection of member's cars. This would provide an insight into some of the great models that you rarely see that are in the club

* sponsor's profile. It would be great to get the background story on some of the sponsors and their history with working on Alfas

A great read any way you look at it

Regards
RL

[Brad M]

Page 3: Still Refers to Bell's Hotel, don't go there we now go to The Water Rat for our Club Night's.

http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/content/view/16/29/

[massiveluvbuddy67]

Great ideas RL.

[Paul Gulliver]

Great ideas RL

I would second that. What better place to start than a more detailed profile of the recent inductee's for those receiving life membership to the club exploring their Alfa addictions. I also really enjoy the new format of the magazine.

[alfagtv100 (Biggus)]

Excellent.  I am loving the new layout style.  Great job.