Q & A

GOUGE

 

TOPIC: What is the GOUGE?
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Q: What is a "GOUGE"? A: It is a 5 1/2 x 8 inch booklet that includes your son/daughter's plebe sumemr schedule, customized to your son/daughter's company. It also includes 10 photographs of your son/daughter. Also included: Evolution Descriptions, Bios of Superintendent and Commandant, Company and Platoon profile, Daily Plebe Summer Schedule. Front Cover, Back Cover, Evolutions, My Squad, Slang, Typical Day.
TOPIC: Contents
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Q: How many pages? A: 16
Q: What is the quality of the GOUGE? Q: We print the GOUGE on a LASER hi quality paper.
Q: What is in the GOUGE? A: Ten photographs of your son/daughter that you select, I-Day and Parent Weekend basic Schedule, Evolution Descriptions, Bios of Superintendent and Commandant, Company and Platoon profile, Daily Plebe Summer Schedule. Front Cover, Back Cover, Evolutions, My Squad, Slang, Typical Day. To view GOUGE CLICK HERE.
Q: How is the GOUGE bound? A: It is stapled at the seam.
Q: What kind of paper is used? Super Bright Premium Color Laser paper. 28 Pound, 115 Bright.
Q: Will there be photographs of my son/daughter in the GOUGE? A. YES. You choose 10. There will be other photographs of your son/daughter's platoon and company.
TOPIC: Ordering copies.
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Q: When should I order the GOUGE?
A: We would suggest as soon as the summer is over, when all photos have been posted.
Q: May I order extra copies? A: When you first order the GOUGE, you can order additional copies at the same. Otherwise, to order go go to MEMBERS HOME page. Select the PRODUCT tab -- and click on GOUGE.
Q: How do I order the GOUGE? A: Go to MEMBERS HOME PAGE. Select the PRODUCT tab -- and click on GOUGE.
Q: Can I decide the wording for the front page? A: YES, you will be given that option when you order the GOUGE.
Q: What is the cost of the GOUGE? A: It is FREE if you order the set of 3 DVDs. Otherwise, the cost is $24.95. Additional copies may be purchased (at the time you order the first Gouge) for $14.95.
Q: Does it matter if the images are horizontal or vertical? A: YES, it does. Most of the photographs should be vertical --as they probably will be. We will place them in the GOUGE the best way possible - but there may be some blank white space.
TOPIC: Photographs in GOUGE.
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Q: Do you edit the photographs in the GOUGE? A: YES, but basic editing only. CLICK HERE for explanation of editing.
Q: Can I select the photograph that will be placed on the front of the GOUGE? A: Yes, you can. You will be given this option when you order.
Q: How many photographs of my son/daughter will be in it? A: The ten you select and hopefully the platoon and company photos we select will include your son/daughter.
Q: Can you crop the images for me? A: Sorry, not possible.
Q: Will the photographs be archival quality? A: SORRY, the paper we use is not photographic paper, and certainly not archival.
TOPIC: Delivery
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Q: When will I receive the GOUGE? A: We will mail it with your DVDs. If you have not ordered the DVDs, we will mail them when they are ready --usually December.
DISCLAIMER: The Q&A above are based on last year's Plebe Summer. There may be changes for this Plebe Summer.