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The Australian Shepherd Journal is published by the United States Australian Shepherd Association Inc., (USASA) bimonthly to help promote and protect the interests of the breed in all facets of competition as well as to serve as a means of communication and a source of information to owners and breeders.

Editor: Sheila Dolan
            80 Reutemann Road
            North Stonington, CT 06359 
            Phone: (860) 535-1159 
            E-mail: SheZDolan@aol.com

The opinions expressed in this publication, either editorially or in advertising copy, are those of the authors and/or advertisers and do not necessarily contribute endorsement by USASA. This publication is not liable for contents used in advertisements. The editor reserves the right to reasonably edit all copy submitted.

Send all advertising copy, checks, and photos, as well as all Rolodex listings, to the Production Editor, Kathy Glaes. Send all Letters to the Editor, Classifieds, and Upcoming Events to the Managing Editor, Sheila Dolan.

Articles may be reprinted in nonprofit breed/herding/stockdog publications provided no portion of the text is changed to alter meaning and the following credit is given: Reprinted from The Australian Shepherd Journal, number and date of issue, name of author. 
Articles containing previously published material require permission from the original source before reprinting. All other requests for reprinting must be approved by the editor.

Commercial Advertising Prices and Specs are here

Four-Color Rates: 

Inside Front or Back Cover, $275/$325 
Front Cover, $500/$600 
Back Cover, $375/$425 
Inside Color Page, $250/$300 
Centerfold Spread (two pages), $600/$700 
Additional Scanning, Nonphoto, $$35/$50 
Additional Color Photographs, $100/$150 
Bleed Page, $25/$50
All advertising (copy and photos) must meet USASA standards.

Advertising Information
Advertising Information Rates are detailed above and on the USASA Information page at the front of every issue. Advertisements in The Journal are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to ensure preferred placement in the magazine, send your ad(s) in EARLY! You may reserve pages by contacting Kathy at klglaes@mac.com. The advertising rates INCLUDE the cost of laying out your ad. Simply send your photograph, the ad copy and your check or proof of payment from PayPal! Handwritten ads are accepted and welcomed, just make sure we can read them!

If you would like to do your own ad layout, the following applies

• Because the magazine is produced electronically to be press-ready, "camera-ready" ads are not accepted! If you are unclear as to what this means, please do not hesitate to call Kathy Glaes for assistance with your ad.

• The Journal is printed in 81/2" x 11" format with 1/2" margins on all four sides. All graphics and text must be within a 7 1/2" x 10" area. For a bleed background (where the background goes all the way to the edge of the page) please add 1/8" (.125") to all 4 sides (background is then 8 3/4" x 11 1/4", margins are then 5/8").

• Formats accepted (in either Windows or Mac) are TIFF or JPEG at 300 ppi, or press resolution Acrobat PDF (MS Word does NOT create press resolution PDFs). Microsoft Word, Publisher or PowerPoint formatted ads are NOT acceptable as finished products and will be re-created if high resolution digital or original photos are provided.

• Include a hard copy (printout) of the ad as well as the electronic copy (CD or emailed). If you want particular fonts used in your ad, please send the font files. Mac and Windows Type 1, OpenType and TrueType fonts will be accepted.

• Send an additional marked-up copy of the ad that indicates the names of all fonts and font sizes.

• Include the original photograph (if we are doing the layout) indicating cropping positions. Do NOT cut or write on the original photo. Please mark and label all photos clearly on the back with return address information and the dog's name(s). Black & white or color photocopies, or glossy ink jet or laser prints of digital photographs will NOT be accepted.

• High resolution digital photographs (uncompressed TIFF or JPEG at 300 ppi) will be accepted on CD or by email. Photos from websites or at web resolution (72 ppi) will NOT be accepted.

• If you require a logo to be scanned, there is an additional, one-time scanning fee of $15/$30 (member/nonmember). Your logo will be stored and you can use it in all future ads at no extra charge.

• If you send materials overnight mail or overnight express, please specify "Waive Signature" for delivery.

• Please furnish an email address to receive a proof of the ad.

• Advertisers are responsible for the accuracy and content of their ads. The Journal will not be responsible for any mistakes in ad copy that is not typed. "Flashes" or any information taken by telephone or via email will not be guaranteed for accuracy or inclusion. All advertising is non-refundable. The publisher reserves the right to edit all ad copy.

Return of Ads
Your photos will be returned via Priority or First Class mail with a complimentary copy of the magazine for each ad placed. No need to provide stamps or a return mailer! 

Back Issues
To order back issues of the Australian Shepherd Journal, please contact the editorial offices in Connecticut. Back issues are $7/$10, domestic/foreign. If you are ordering multiple back issues, please contact the editorial office for the correct postage fee. If you are ordering back issues being sent to a foreign address, you will need to contact the editorial office for additional postage fees on your order.

The Breeder's Directory
The Breeder's Directory is available to members of USASA only and costs $50 per year. Your listing will be included in The Journal and on the USASA website. To include a link to your e-mail and/or website on the USASA website the cost is an additional $5 per year. Please send all information and payment to Sheila Dolan, 80 Reutemann Road, North Stonington, CT 06359.

Aussie Rolodex
The Aussie Rolodex is open to all advertisers. The cost is $50/$100 (member/nonmember) per year for six insertions or $15/$30 (member/nonmember) per issue. If you update or change your Aussie Rolodex business card during your yearly term, there will be an additional $10/$20 (member/nonmember) scanning fee.

Change of Address
The Postal Service will NOT forward your subscription of The Journal when you move (third-class mail is not forwarded). Please send change of address information to Subscription Editor Terry Dickey subscription@australianshepherds.org and remember to send one to the membership chairperson if you are also a member of USASA.

Publication Dates and Deadlines
Closing Date: Issue: Focus:
Nov 15, January-February, Conformation
Jan 15, March-April, Nationals
March 15, May-June, Performance
May 15, July-August, Specialty Results
July 15, September-October, Year-End Awards
Sept 15, November-December, Holiday

Pertinent Contact Information
Terry Dickey, Subscription Editor
P.O. Box 240
Waynesboro, GA 30830
terry@dickey.com
1-706-554-1741