There are so many awesome things to find in and around our neighborhoods... I'm looking to publish Print on Demand books covering in as much detail as possible each different 'Hood... so, right now~ I'm looking for people who would like to get their feet wet with journalist- styled photography and writing... preferably both in one person... covering different things in one specific neighborhood.

Items I'm looking to cover:

• The People~ real people interviewed by real people... what are their thoughts, interests... anything. I want to show the world that is about to descend on Vancouver a very real and personal side of this Host City... like NO OTHER event before this!
• The Places~ anything. Listed in the Directory or not... any of the various and different/ unique 'places' in and around the'Hood. Your call... cover it and it will be in your 'Hood's book.
• The Things~ like parks, playgrounds, and Public Art. You know your 'Hood better than I do... so, go out and scout it all out... look for small incidental items that just *make* your 'Hood yours... look for those little (or large) pieces of Public Art ... Let's tell people about it. Now.

This is a "volunteer" position. I'm hoping that you will see the value in taking a few moments out of your day to cover your neighborhood. When the Books are published, there will be an "Honorarium" that will come derived through sales but that is not something that is guaranteed. I'm working very hard to create coverages that will be somewhat "all encompassing" and entertaining. In fact... there are some awesome promotional "ideas" in the works (art bombing?!) that will point a whole bunch of eyes towards our... prize. And that should result in an increase of foot traffic through the various neighborhoods.

But~ it should be mentioned that this project, The West Coast Beacon, isn't "ending" with the end of the 'Games. No Siree... this is just the start. We are given a very finite period of increased tourist visitation that is~ also~ crippled by the oligarchy of VanOc and their stronghold plans with regards to advertisements, promotions, and outreach. Our promotions are being configured to 'sideline' the rules... to act outside of their rules... and to develop a stronger, more comprehensive promotional model for future and/ or seasonal growth options.

Oh~ and for everyone who writes on their neighborhood... I will want to conduct a live/ recorded interview... so, you will be given the time (IN your hood) to talk about your hood... 20 to 30 minutes online live that will be recorded and edited down to a 5 to 7 minute Viral Video for online dissemination and outreach. You... promoting your hood.