We’d like to extend another big “thank you” to the first-term CafePressVoice representatives, saluting all they’ve contributed. You will be missed! “See” you in the Community.

Here are a few words, sharing their thoughts on the experience:

“Thank you for opportunity to use my voice to help the shopkeeper community and to help make the CafePress shop experience more enjoyable for all - instead of only using it to annoy my husband.” - Shannon

“I’m honored to have served on the Voice team with so many fantastic people, and to have felt like I made a positive impact in the Quality area and with CafePress overall.” - Kristen

“I had a great time as a Shop Management rep for CPV. I met great people and felt great knowing I was helping to create a better shop building experience for the community. I will miss it!” - Kelly

“Thank you for the opportunity to work with awesome CP staff, some of the best shopkeepers one could wish for on a team. While I’ll miss the CPV action, this experience has taught me that the folks who make CafePress work are truly dedicated to its shopkeeper community and our success.” - Jean

“Serving on the CPV team has been truly rewarding. Even during rocky times, it was gratifying to see the CP team really listening to the concerns of shopkeepers.” - Kim “Kiwi”

Earlier this month we put out a call to the Community to find Shopkeepers interested in being a part of the CafePressVoice team. We got a lot of interest, and liked all the applicants but only had 9 spots on the team. It was a difficult task to pick just 9 Shopkeepers. During our selection, we not only considered someone’s qualifications but wanted to build a well rounded team made up of diverse Shopkeepers in varying views and backgrounds.

We hope you’re pleased with the new CafePressVoice representatives as there are some recognizable “faces” or “names” from the Community. They are:

• Audrie Quick (Shop Management)
• Sharon Hoffmann (Shop Management)
• Cassie Schilliger (Shop Management)
• Jennifer Funderburk (Shop Management)
• Sabrina Dalman (Merchandise)
• Jennifer Larkin (Merchandise)
• Jeanena Spencer (Merchandise)
• Kent Lorentzen (Quality)
• Rebecca Fyfe (Quality)

We’re very happy with the new CafePressVoice representatives selected to the team and look forward to working with them!

It’s time to bid “fare-well” to our first-ever CafePressVoice representatives (as they’re now finishing up their 18 month term). We want to thank them for all their contributions. It’s bittersweet as we’re bummed to see them move on, but we’re excited at the prospect of working with a new group with new thoughts.

CafePressVoice is a team of Shopkeepers selected to help us evaluate new features, services, merchandise and programs – similar to a focus group. They help represent the viewpoints, interests, and concerns from a Shopkeeper’s perspective. The role of a CafePressVoice Representative is:

• Represent CafePress and the Community
• Evaluate new services, features, and programs and offer suggestions and voice concerns, if any
• Attend monthly meetings and weekly participation in forum discussions to learn about current and upcoming initiatives
• Be up-to-date on respective category issues and programs presented by CafePressVoice team leaders and be involved in offering feedback and suggestions
• Be an active member of the Community to better understand different Community viewpoints
• Provide responsive and constructive feedback and suggestions

Could that be you or someone you know? Great because we’re shouting-out to all Shopkeepers in the Community who are interested in being a part of the CafePressVoice team.

For those interested, send us an email at CommunityTeam@cafepress.com with the subject “CafePressVoice 3^rd term” and we’ll send you an application to fill out. If you’re suggesting another Shopkeeper, be sure to include his/her Shop ID (or Forum Screen Name). Hurry - the deadline is January 15, 2008!