| Edie, Nice work! This is the kind of info we were looking for. Not really interested in being listed as a pro bono firm willing to help. If you could get some info on advertising in Outserve's magazine, including rates, we can take a look at that. Most of our marketing budget it in internet marketing, but it's good to have info. Neal Neal A. Puckett, Esq LtCol, USMC (Ret) Puckett & Faraj, PC 1800 Diagonal Rd, Suite 210 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.706.9566 The information contained in this electronic message is confidential, and is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution, copying of disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify Puckett & Faraj, P.C. at 703-706-9566 or via a return the e-mail to sender. You are required to purge this E-mail immediately without reading or making any copy or distribution. On Aug 15, 2011, at 12:13 PM, ediedisler@aol.com wrote: Hi Neal! Hi Marcy! Wanted to give you an update on my "tasking" :)
Spoke with Sue Fulton this weekend (Outserve and Knights Out) about the legal front. She said that SLDN is (naturally) the "go-to" organization for those who are trying to rectify records or discharges, come back into the military, etc. They are pro bono, and have several law firms helping out pro bono as well. If you want to offer up some pro bono services as an entree to the organization, I can look into that further (without actually offering you up -- just pulsing).
SLDN's focus is largely those who are already out of the service, or who are facing discipline already. Outserve's focus is currently serving folks. That said, AAFES has agreed to stock Outserve's magazine at select bases, so there's an advertising opportunity there, especially for those who might be experiencing harassment or discrimination but don't feel safe or comfortable going through their chain of command. And, of course, there's the possibility of secondary references -- people who read Outserve, but note an ad for a civilian attorney for friends who might be facing other criminal defense or legal needs. I'll e-mail the POCs to find out what the going advertising rate would be, but Sue felt it was extremely reasonable. That kind of media usually goes by the fraction of the page, so half-page ad, quarter-page ad, 1/8th, etc.
Marcy: I'll spend some time doing some research on the current status of the implementation and send potential law firm blog entry material this week.
Cheers!
Edie
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