2010 Olympic Rant #41 What's up with the Vancouver Public Library · 12.01.10 by colin newell
‘If you are planning a kids’ event… approach McDonald’s and not another well-known fast-food outlet,’ instructs memo.
Huh?
Librarians are being asked to help police kids’ events and other gatherings on their premises to make sure the brands of corporations like Coke and McDonald’s get exclusive play during the 2010 Olympics.
Say what?
Apparently some pinhead at the VPL sent out a memo to all Librarians, assistants and other minions.
“Do not have Pepsi or Dairy Queen sponsor your event,” read guidelines sent to VPL branch heads staff last fall. “Coke and McDonald’s are the Olympic sponsors. If you are planning a kids’ event and approaching sponsors, approach McDonald’s and not another well-known fast-food outlet.”
VPL manager of marketing and communications Jean Kavanagh came up with an extensive list of “Do’s and Don’ts “ coming out sometime last October or November.
What is she smoking?
The guidelines apply to gatherings with 30 or more people. Branches are advised to “ensure all equipment/goods meets VANOC’s sponsorship brand requirements for things like food, clothing, merchandise.”
The same care must be taken for audio-visual equipment. The branch should try to get devices made by official sponsor Panasonic. Should staff only be able to find Sony equipment, the solution is simple.
“I would get some tape and put it over the ‘Sony,’” Kavanagh said. “Just a little piece of tape.”
Say it with me folks.
F*ck me…
Damn. Story source
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