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Title: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: WillyWump on November 15, 2010, 08:18:55 pm: It's time to start thinking about what to title the fundraising cookbook.

There has been some talk about whether or not to include a title that references AIDSmeds. I have spoken to Tim regarding the use of AIDSmeds in the title or byline, and at this time it is unclear if that would even be possible as it would need to be reviewed by the Smart +Strong CEO and attorneys. That aside, Some other possible concerns with using AIDSmeds in the title or byline is that it may present some problems for some people who are not out about their status and thus it would potentially be difficult to give as gifts or have it be seen by other family members or friends.

For these reasons I suggest we shy away from referencing AIDSmeds in the title, I think it would just be easier. However if the majority still want an AIDSmeds related title or byline then by all means we can submit it to the attorneys for review.

Here are a couple of examples of titles that may possibly receive pushback from attorneys:

"An AIDSmeds Forums Cookbook
By Members of the AIDSmeds Community Forums"

"The Gathering: A Cookbook of Recipes for Healthy Living
By Members of the AIDSmeds Community Forums"\

Here are some that are unlikely to be a problem:

"The Gathering: A Cookbook of Recipes for Healthy Living"
No byline

"Celebrate Life! A Cookbook of Recipes for Healthy Living."
no byline

So chime in and give your title suggestions!

**Edited to add: We also need some ideas on the cover artwork. Can anyone draw??
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: phildinftlaudy on November 15, 2010, 08:25:17 pm: Hi Will:

Good start with the titles.

I don't know if many of the recipes would fit the criteria of "healthy living." ::)

I guess I will throw this one into for consideration:

"A Gathering of Tasty Recipes" or "A Gathering of Tasty Recipes from the Forums"

The first would kind of capture the books intent to support AM Gathering and the one referencing the Forums allows for identification with the Forums for members, while avoiding any legal issues and direct personal disclosure.

Also - A Taste of Life - Recipes Shared Among Friends

edited to add last suggestion
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: WillyWump on November 15, 2010, 08:27:20 pm: LOL, yeah it is a bit of a strecth to use "Healthy living" given the Mayonaise cakes and fried tomatos and all the other fabulous stuff :)

I lvoe the use of "Gathering" in the title, it embraces what the cookbook is all about.

-Will
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: leatherman on November 15, 2010, 08:51:22 pm: i definitely like the "gathering" word-play too.

what about a combo of yours and laudy's ideas -
"Gathering Recipes Shared Among Friends"?
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: ElZorro on November 15, 2010, 08:52:16 pm: The Recipe Thread: Great Food from Friends for Fellowship
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Miss Philicia on November 15, 2010, 08:59:05 pm: The Great Kaletra Poo Poo Platter Cookbook
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Oceanbeach on November 16, 2010, 04:36:17 pm: Hey Will,

You have a nice collection of recipes started but you need more content before deciding on a name and cover art. You still need more recipes:
a. Appetizers
b. beverages
c. soups, chowders and stews
d. entrees
e. vegetables
f. salads
g. breads
h. desserts

There are currently over 12, 500 Forum members from around the world. Each of these members have something other than HIV in common... They all eat and have favorite foods. Your task (if you choose) would be to pump some of these members for recipes and only you can decide how much pumping is needed.

The best selling cook books of all time were simple such as "Joy of Cooking" and "Diet for a Small Planet." Not a lot to their names but direct and to the point. One of my personal favorites is "Virginia Hospitality" a fund raiser in the tradition of warm hospitality featuring copy from private owners and historical societies of 18th century homes, where many of the recipes originated.

You need to take a look at goals, what is your anticipated press run? How many copies do you plan on selling? What are you production costs? Do you want to print a pamphlet to cover some of the 2011 AMG costs or a book for ongoing sales for future fund raising? ;D Have the best day
Michael
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: WillyWump on November 16, 2010, 06:29:03 pm: Quote from: Choofnhurl on November 16, 2010, 04:36:17 pm
Hey Will,

You have a nice collection of recipes started but you need more content before deciding on a name and cover art. You still need more recipes:
a. Appetizers
b. beverages
c. soups, chowders and stews
d. entrees
e. vegetables
f. salads
g. breads
h. desserts

There are currently over 12, 500 Forum members from around the world. Each of these members have something other than HIV in common... They all eat and have favorite foods. Your task (if you choose) would be to pump some of these members for recipes and only you can decide how much pumping is needed.

The best selling cook books of all time were simple such as "Joy of Cooking" and "Diet for a Small Planet." Not a lot to their names but direct and to the point. One of my personal favorites is "Virginia Hospitality" a fund raiser in the tradition of warm hospitality featuring copy from private owners and historical societies of 18th century homes, where many of the recipes originated.

You need to take a look at goals, what is your anticipated press run? How many copies do you plan on selling? What are you production costs? Do you want to print a pamphlet to cover some of the 2011 AMG costs or a book for ongoing sales for future fund raising? ;D Have the best day
Michael

Hi Michael,

Yes I agree that we need more recipes. However I believe we can still proceed with taking suggestions for Title and artwork in the meantime.

We covered production costs, press runs to a degree in this thread http://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=35076.0.

Basically we are shooting for a minimum of 100 recipes, which yes currently we are far short. I believe we have approx 30 recipes in the "official" recipe thread (I'll do a tally and content breakdown later tonight). I am stll sending PM's out to those who submitted recipes in the original recipe thread, and even to some posts as far back as 2008, in an attempt to get their permission and get them to copy paste to this thread, I've had a slightly tepid response thus far but I think we will get to at least 100 recipes soon (hopefully). As far "pumping" up the members, I am in discussion with brass regarding some possibilities so stay tuned. However I would hope the mere fact that the proceeds will be going to the Grant's Committee would "Pump" up the masses. But my thought is "whatever it takes".

Here's the original tally and content that I originally posted in the old Recipe thread http://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=33420.msg438244#msg438244 . We were about at 70 recipes. However we lost a substantial number of those when, due to legalities, we started this thread. I am still working on getting permission from all those individuals but some are no longer active, or merely choose not to participate, etc..

As far as an ongoing book vs book to help 2001 AMG, The idea was and still is to help primarily 2011 AMG. At this point I am not sure If we would have enough people interested in purchasing a book to support an ongoing fundraiser past AMG 2011. However it's a great idea and of course if it seems we can support ongoing sales, then by all means we could do more printings.

Great discussion Michael, i appreciate your input, and of course your great recipes!!

\-WIll

Edited to add: Michael, I have the "Kentucky Hospitality Cookbook" printed by the Kentucky Federation of Women's Club, Perhaps It's similiar to the Virginia Hospitality Book. I love the Kentucky one., it has alot of old recipes, some as far back as late 1700's!! amazing.
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: WillyWump on November 16, 2010, 06:36:07 pm: Ok fellow food fantatics, in speaking to Tim we got an answer on the use of AIDSmeds in the title. Basically anything that suggests AIDSmeds ownership of the book will not fly. However, if it's used in the context of the community forum members then that would be OK.

Here are some examples of usage that WOULD be acceptable:

1) Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes from AIDSmeds Community Forums Members

2) Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes, by Members of the AIDSmeds Community Forums

3) Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes to Benefit AMG

Something like this WOULD NOT be acceptable (implies AIDSmeds ownership):

1) An AIDSmeds Cookbook

Of course with the suggestions we have it looks like we are steering clear of using AIDSmeds altogether, but just wanted to get this out there.

-Will
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: RAB on November 16, 2010, 06:36:52 pm: Hey Wumpster:

I posted a recipe, are we allowed to post more than one?

Quote
Basically we are shooting for a minimum of 100 recipes, which yes currently we are far short. I believe we have approx 30 recipes in the "official" recipe thread (I'll do a tally and content breakdown later tonight).

RAB

Who hasn't been paying attention
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: WillyWump on November 16, 2010, 06:53:51 pm: Quote from: RAB on November 16, 2010, 06:36:52 pm
Hey Wumpster:

I posted a recipe, are we allowed to post more than one?

Sure thing RAB!

-Will
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Dennis on November 16, 2010, 07:06:38 pm: How about a combination of two below?

Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes to Benefit AMG 2011
by Members of the AidsMeds Community Forums

Quote from: WillyWump on November 16, 2010, 06:36:07 pm
Ok fellow food fantatics, in speaking to Tim we got an answer on the use of AIDSmeds in the title. Basically anything that suggests AIDSmeds ownership of the book will not fly. However, if it's used in the context of the community forum members then that would be OK.

Here are some examples of usage that WOULD be acceptable:

1) Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes from AIDSmeds Community Forums Members

2) Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes, by Members of the AIDSmeds Community Forums

3) Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes to Benefit AMG

Something like this WOULD NOT be acceptable (implies AIDSmeds ownership):

1) An AIDSmeds Cookbook

Of course with the suggestions we have it looks like we are steering clear of using AIDSmeds altogether, but just wanted to get this out there.

-Will
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: fearless on November 16, 2010, 10:41:23 pm: How about

Food to Die For
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Ann on November 17, 2010, 11:08:26 am: Heavenly Incredible Victuals

A Cookbook by Friends, for Friends

or

Ambrosial Incredible Delicious Sustenance

A Cookbook by Friends, for Friends

The h, i, v, a, d and s wouldn't have to be in bold print - I did that to point out the "hidden" message.
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: skeebo1969 on November 17, 2010, 11:12:15 am: Infectious Recipes
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Basquo on November 17, 2010, 12:25:43 pm: Will, I like your suggestion #3--Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes to Benefit AMG
I'll try to get my act together and get some recipes posted tonight
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: leese43 on November 17, 2010, 01:33:06 pm: Quote from: fearless on November 16, 2010, 10:41:23 pm
How about

Food to Die For

:D my son just asked why I was laughing so hard!
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Hellraiser on November 17, 2010, 02:24:20 pm: Quote from: skeebo1969 on November 17, 2010, 11:12:15 am

Infectious Recipes

Ok this gets my vote, isn't double entendre fun?
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Oceanbeach on November 17, 2010, 05:01:04 pm: Quote from: WillyWump on November 16, 2010, 06:29:03 pm

Michael, I have the "Kentucky Hospitality Cookbook" printed by the Kentucky Federation of Women's Club, Perhaps It's similiar to the Virginia Hospitality Book. I love the Kentucky one., it has alot of old recipes, some as far back as late 1700's!! amazing.

I have more recipes but we are close to becoming " Michael's Cook Book" Perhaps some of the folks who have attended AMG's over the years could write some stories about their experiences in the different cities and maybe a few pictures. Anyway, I am looking forward to purchasing a copy ;D Have the best day
Michael
(who has "Tools of the Trade" cookware so guests never suspect their meals come from a can"
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: RAB on November 17, 2010, 06:10:43 pm: RAB o licious

Just a thought.

RAB ;)
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: numbersguy82 on November 17, 2010, 06:19:14 pm: Quote from: fearless on November 16, 2010, 10:41:23 pm
How about

Food to Die For

HAHAHAHAH Wow this one def gets my vote! Clever!
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: WillyWump on November 17, 2010, 07:26:35 pm: Quote from: RAB on November 17, 2010, 06:10:43 pm
RAB o licious

Rabby dear, you know that is my pet name for you. We can't use it for the book also.

-Will
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: thunter34 on November 17, 2010, 07:35:25 pm: Kitchen AIDS?
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Snowangel on November 17, 2010, 07:41:43 pm: I like" Food to die for". LOL

I was thinking Positive Paletes( I know I spelled that wrong?)

I just got a slowcooker book from my kids school and it also has short stories and facts about influential women along side the recipes.
Transmission facts and/or statistics could work there too.
I was thinking that if would of been nice to have dedications of people who have passed but deciding who was in it or not might prove difficult.
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Ann on November 17, 2010, 07:50:09 pm: Quote from: thunter34 on November 17, 2010, 07:35:25 pm
Kitchen AIDS?

Gets my vote! ;D
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: hope_for_a_cure on November 17, 2010, 07:55:40 pm: That is catchy! Kitchen Aids. I think as long as there is a space between kitchen and aids we would not violate any copyright laws. Maybe Kitchen Aids 2010 so that subsequent years can also use that title... you know sorta like Match Game 73, then the next year it was Match Game 74......75.... etc.
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: phildinftlaudy on November 17, 2010, 07:58:50 pm: Food from the HAART -
- A Cookbook to benefit AMG

(actually I like KitchenAIDS -
but also, Food to Die For and
also Cooking for a Cause - A Book of Recipes to Benefit AMG 2011)
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: WillyWump on November 17, 2010, 09:15:26 pm: Quote from: phildinftlaudy on November 17, 2010, 07:58:50 pm
Food from the HAART -
- A Cookbook to benefit AMG

Now thats Clever!

Geez I like them all :)

-Will
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: pozniceguy on November 19, 2010, 12:57:38 am: wow , creative writing running rampant , we going to have a vote among the top three???

Nick
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: PeteNYNJ on November 19, 2010, 01:10:50 pm: Quote from: Miss Philicia on November 15, 2010, 08:59:05 pm
The Great Kaletra Poo Poo Platter Cookbook

I just spit out my diet coke. I love you Miss Philly!
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: WillyWump on November 19, 2010, 10:44:46 pm: Quote from: Basquo on November 17, 2010, 12:25:43 pm
Will, I like your suggestion #3--Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes to Benefit AMG

I too like this one.

But I really like Dennis' "Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes to Benefit AMG 2011
by Members of the AidsMeds Community Forums"

What about for the cover we have a bunch of people of all different races and colors, holding hands around a picturre of the earth, and maybe a star over Seattle or maybe the space needle sticking up where seattle is? That would go good with Dennis' suggestion.

Anyways yeah, we will have a vote of the top picks in a few days perhaps.

-Will
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: WillyWump on November 30, 2010, 08:03:05 pm: In about another weekish we will need to have a title in place, and bearing in mind that I still need to submit the final agreed upon title to the "brass" here at AM (which could take a couple days) I thought I would go ahead and take the liberty of narrowng it down to a couple ideas.

"Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes to Benefit AMG 2011
by Members of the AidsMeds Community Forums"

"Food from the HAART -
- A Cookbook to benefit AMG"

"Heavenly Incredible Victuals
- A cookbook by friends for friends"

I know there was interest in Kitchen Aids, but that would definitly involve the attorneys reviewing it (attorneys are so slow), and in my non attorny opinion I believe it might pose problems. The last thing we want is a large corporation such as KitchenAid(G.E.?) coming after our little book.

Sooooo,
I will cast my vote for "Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes to Benefit AMG 2011
by Members of the AidsMeds Community Forums"

Let's decide on a title by this Sunday.

-Will
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: hope_for_a_cure on November 30, 2010, 08:07:18 pm: I vote for: Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes to Benefit AMG 2011 (edited to add the most important part...... OOOPS).
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: phildinftlaudy on November 30, 2010, 08:08:17 pm: Cooking for Cause: A Collection of Recipes to Benefit AMG 2011
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: peteb on November 30, 2010, 08:37:55 pm: cooking for a cause
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Miss Philicia on December 01, 2010, 11:26:03 pm: Quote from: PeteNYNJ on November 19, 2010, 01:10:50 pm
I just spit out my diet coke. I love you Miss Philly!

(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/12/13/129052292928788839.jpg)
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Rev. Moon on December 02, 2010, 10:59:00 pm: Quote from: Miss Philicia on November 15, 2010, 08:59:05 pm
The Great Kaletra Poo Poo Platter Cookbook
Quote from: Miss Philicia on December 01, 2010, 11:26:03 pm
(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/12/13/129052292928788839.jpg)

::dead::

I must confess that I had been ignoring this thread... that was to pee in yer pants for ;D

Quote from: phildinftlaudy on November 17, 2010, 07:58:50 pm
Food from the HAART -
- A Cookbook to benefit AMG

That's gotta be the best.
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: Jeff G on December 02, 2010, 11:01:31 pm: Im with the Rev. Food from the HAART gets my vote .
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: GSOgymrat on December 02, 2010, 11:04:43 pm: Food from the HAART
Title: Re: Fundraising Cookbook Title Suggestions
Post by: WillyWump on December 05, 2010, 03:08:04 pm: 4 to 3 it's :

"Cooking for a Cause: A Collection of Recipes to Benefit AMG 2011
by Members of the AidsMeds Community Forums"

However those who voted for the above left off the byline, I'm assuming you want the byline as well? if no let me know.

I am submitting the above title to Tim and Co. to sign off on, Printng should start in the next few days and Im hoping to have the books ready for delivery within a week. fingers crossed.

Keep an eye on the submission thread for ordering and price info (price is expected to be $8 + postage)

-WIll