minimoa
September 14th 10, 12:06 AM
On Sep 10, 12:28Â*pm, Cloudstreet Journal > wrote:
> 

I want to offer this letter of thanks to the soaring community for
> the opportunity to serve the readers of Soaring Magazine. During my
> tenure with the Soaring Society, I have designed 221 issues of
> Soaring, 20 Soaring Calendars, plus a multitude of posters, book
> covers, manuals, awards, charts, logos, signs and photography. I
> helped produce one of the SSA's first digital interactive booklets for
> Val Paget.
>
> 

I have been fortunate to meet many outstanding people that represent
> the sport: Charlie Spratt, Richard Schreder, Paul Schweizer, Virginia
> Schweizer, Richard H. Johnson, Jack Gomez, Al Santilli, Tom Knauff and
> Cliff Robertson to name a few. It's been quite a party. When the SSA
> decided to adopt computer technology for magazine production, I was in
> the middle of the whole process. The computer has enhanced the look of
> Soaring in ways that the old traditional methods cannot touch.
>
> 

A wise man once said "All good things must come to an end," and it
> is time for me to jump head first into my next adventure. I will be
> doing the design work for Cloudstreet Journal, a new and exciting
> digital publication devoted to the science and enjoyment of soaring
> flight. This publication will be designed at my studio, Sourcebook
> Publications, LLC. Editor Lee Matke and I both recognize that the way
> people receive news and information is changing. There has been an
> ever-growing cry for a digital publication from the soaring community
> and we hope to fill this void. In my profession, it is important to
> pursue growth and change - remaining on a "plateau" is unwise with
> emerging technology.
>
> 

Cloudstreet Journal will launch January 2011.....all you need is the
> latest version of Acrobat Reader to access the interactive content. A
> version will also be available for the Apple iPad (this version lacks
> the interactive elements of the computer version). A Media Kit for
> advertisers will be available soon, and articles are currently being
> accepted. Subscription information and general information about
> Cloudstreet Journal is available to those that send an email to:
> .
>
> 

I hope to continue hearing from the soaring community as you submit
> articles and photographs for publication, and it is my hope to
> continue spreading the word about soaring throughout the world.
>
> Once again, thank you and fly safe!
>
> Steve Hines
> Sourcebook Publications, LLC
You have done outstanding work over the years Steve. I am very
interested in Cloudstreet Journal. Keep all of us updated.
James Wertham
> 

I want to offer this letter of thanks to the soaring community for
> the opportunity to serve the readers of Soaring Magazine. During my
> tenure with the Soaring Society, I have designed 221 issues of
> Soaring, 20 Soaring Calendars, plus a multitude of posters, book
> covers, manuals, awards, charts, logos, signs and photography. I
> helped produce one of the SSA's first digital interactive booklets for
> Val Paget.
>
> 

I have been fortunate to meet many outstanding people that represent
> the sport: Charlie Spratt, Richard Schreder, Paul Schweizer, Virginia
> Schweizer, Richard H. Johnson, Jack Gomez, Al Santilli, Tom Knauff and
> Cliff Robertson to name a few. It's been quite a party. When the SSA
> decided to adopt computer technology for magazine production, I was in
> the middle of the whole process. The computer has enhanced the look of
> Soaring in ways that the old traditional methods cannot touch.
>
> 

A wise man once said "All good things must come to an end," and it
> is time for me to jump head first into my next adventure. I will be
> doing the design work for Cloudstreet Journal, a new and exciting
> digital publication devoted to the science and enjoyment of soaring
> flight. This publication will be designed at my studio, Sourcebook
> Publications, LLC. Editor Lee Matke and I both recognize that the way
> people receive news and information is changing. There has been an
> ever-growing cry for a digital publication from the soaring community
> and we hope to fill this void. In my profession, it is important to
> pursue growth and change - remaining on a "plateau" is unwise with
> emerging technology.
>
> 

Cloudstreet Journal will launch January 2011.....all you need is the
> latest version of Acrobat Reader to access the interactive content. A
> version will also be available for the Apple iPad (this version lacks
> the interactive elements of the computer version). A Media Kit for
> advertisers will be available soon, and articles are currently being
> accepted. Subscription information and general information about
> Cloudstreet Journal is available to those that send an email to:
> .
>
> 

I hope to continue hearing from the soaring community as you submit
> articles and photographs for publication, and it is my hope to
> continue spreading the word about soaring throughout the world.
>
> Once again, thank you and fly safe!
>
> Steve Hines
> Sourcebook Publications, LLC
You have done outstanding work over the years Steve. I am very
interested in Cloudstreet Journal. Keep all of us updated.
James Wertham