... I haven't received my magazine yet and am out of town (again! ) in Tennessee for the weekend and haven't had time yet to read all the posts.

Nevertheless, this paragraph from your post is MOST IMPORTANT:

>> I feel that in their ad, ICG used tactics meant
>> to boost its' reputation and standing. By using
>> our logo and the ANA logo, they purposely put
>> their product in our face and connected their
>> product with the two organizations. The logo
>> was very prominent, no doubt with a specific
>> intent. I do not like this since they have
>> taken advantage of our usage guidelines. I
>> think it shows ICG's true colors.
>> Anti-slabbers should use it against ICG as an
>> example of how ICG operates.

I agree, but would add that:

The new CC>CC board should use this an a reason to prohibit ICG (or any other slabbing company) from using club venues to promote their interests.

----- jim o\-S