<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear LTER Community--</div><div><br></div><div>As the LTER Network moves forward with a new web site and an invigorated public presence, a new logo can offer a stronger sense of the Network's purpose and scientific mission. It also offers a chance to freshen our image in the minds of some of our major stakeholders and will form the basis for the design aesthetic of the new LTER Network web site.</div><div><br></div><div>Working with a professional design team, the Network Communications Office has developed a variety of options for the LTER Executive Board to consider. In line with the grassroots nature of the LTER Network, we are seeking community input for the EB to incorporate into their decision making. </div><div><br></div><div>Please register your preferences and offer input here: <b><font size="4"><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/swk1BxKoREOLNgwy1">https://goo.gl/forms/swk1BxKoREOLNgwy1</a></font></b></div><div><br></div><div>The survey asks for a first, second, and third choice, and offers space for additional feedback at the end of the survey.<b><font size="4"><br></font></b></div><div><br></div><div>Please try to focus on the <u>image itself</u> when ranking choices. Designers are trying out a variety of fonts and text arrangements and there will continue to be some additional adjustments. If you have input on elements other than the main image, please add those observations in the feedback at the end. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Logos are intended to give a sense of an organization, not to be specifically representational. We have asked the designers to incorporate a sense of environment, scientific research, and continuity into the future. In some cases, they have taken a completely fresh approach to those ideas, in others, they've attempted to maintain a stronger connection to the historical logo.</div><div><br></div><div>The NCO and the Executive Board sincerely appreciate your interest and input.</div><div><br></div><div>Marty</div><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Marty Downs<div>Deputy Director/Communications</div><div><a href="https://nco.lternet.edu/" target="_blank">LTER Network Communications Office (LTER NCO)</a></div><div><a href="http://us12.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d7494403ed9d8c97a5479f0d4&id=7e63967daf&e=[UNIQID]" target="_blank">LTER Science Update</a></div><div>t: @USLTER</div><div>f: USLTER</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS)</span><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">University of California, Santa Barbara</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:small">Office: 805-893-7549</span></div><div><span style="font-size:small">Cell: 617-833-7930</span></div><div><a href="mailto:downs@nceas.ucsb.edu" target="_blank">downs@nceas.ucsb.edu</a></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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