Signage

Unity Identity Project ATT Connect Call

July 12, 2012

Agenda

• Welcome and Prayer• Update from Unity Worldwide Ministries• Updates on Web Service Bureau • Updates Print Service Bureau• Signage• Next Steps

Let’s Begin with Prayer

“Being exists under two phases: invisible and visible, abstract and concrete. The visible comes forth from the invisible…. From center to circumference is the plan of

procedure throughout the universe.”-Charles Fillmore, The Revealing Word

Convention 2012 and 2013

Successful 2012 Unity People’s Convention with branding workshop in Detroit.

Plans already in motion for 2013 cruise in the Caribbean. For more information check out www.unity.org/convention

New Group Launching in August

23 new ministries joining this month, paper work was due July 9.

The next call on August 16, will be to welcome our new group. Feel free to have new members of your branding team join us.

Update from Unity Worldwide Ministries

New Unity Worldwide Ministries Website

launched May 31Check out all of the services and support for your ministry

Visit us at: www.unityworldwideministries.org

Web Vendor OneEach Technologies

We now have: 47 ministries participating

31 live

16 ministries are in the process of completing their new sitesVisit: www.OneEach.com/unity

Print Vendor Update

Launch of new web for online shopping is on the way. Visit: Unity.MiPrintShop.com

Groupon deadline August 31st•Magnets•Custom Bookmarks•Custom Postcards•Ball Lapel Pin

The Path our biweekly newsletter

Sign up at

unity.org/enews

Select “The Path” Contact or our Emergent Communication

What is important to consider with your ministry’s outdoor and indoor signage?

What does it say about your ministry?

Will people be drawn to your ministry through your sign(s)?

Will people understand your messages?

Signage

Outdoor Signs

What type of sign is right for your ministry?

LED Sign - digital electronic sign technology Projects a dynamic presence into your community

Unity of Omaha, NE

Unity of Houston, TX

Outdoor Signs

Changeable Letter Signs - changeable letter church signs allow you to effectively communicate with all who pass by.

Unity Spiritual Center in Sun City, AZ

Unity Spiritual Center Albuquerque, NM

Outdoor Signs

Identification Signs -Identifies your spiritual community and serves as a landmark for years to come.

Unity of Fort Meyers, FL Unity of Merced, CA

Outdoor Signs

Masonry-Style Signs - stone and masonry-style church signs offer unparalleled quality at an affordable price! Creating a classic look

Unity Spiritual Life Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Unity Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Outdoor Signs

Storefront Signs – Communities who are renting from storefronts

Unity of Appleton, WI April Kain-Breese Wrote an article for Contact in the Spring issue of 2012 titled “How We Changed Our Church Name”

Outdoor Signs

Temporary Signs – Excellent for your local community events or for communities who are renting a space that aren’t allowed to have permanent signs

Outdoor Sign Considerations

Be sure to be aware of your city ordinances that govern and limit sign size, type and location and sometimes color for your area.

Regulations are based on the type of area the sign is located in (commercial, residential, etc.)

Permits are almost always required. Your local sign companies are experts on sign ordinances and the permitting process.

Barry Vennard Advises:

Find a reputable sign companyGet referencesSign company will checking the zoning

and permits neededAllow the sign company to guide you in

the design and implementation of your sign

Possible Permit types needed: Building permit, structural permits, electrical permits and possible variance permits

Indoor Signs

Placement and professionalism is crucial.

1. Avoid hand written signs

Indoor Signs

2. Give clear directions with your signs

Indoor Signs

3. Placement of signs

Make sure they are not too high to read (for shorter adults or children), or placed too low that they are not visible

Indoor Signs

4. Ensure the color and design are clear, understandable and inviting

Indoor Signs

5. Proof from outside your perspective

Be sure not to use jargon like “YOU” or “YFM” “WOU” “MOU” etc.Proof by someone not familiar with your ministry.

• Next call is August 16, at 3 p.m. CT welcoming new ministries to our Unity Identity Program

• Be sure to have new members of your branding team to attend and be sure to send their contact info to Debbie@unity.org to add them to the call list.

• Visit our new website and www.unity.org/testgroup to see your resource page.

Next Steps

Close in Prayer