My business is making title poles. I make them for many of the Southern California clubs. I also make the shorter (2') poles for the NADAC FunRaisers that Chris hosts. I make both the long 4' poles and the short 2' poles for clubs. What many of the clubs here do is give the long poles for the 1st NATCH, VersNATCH, and/or All-Around NATCH, and short ones for subsequent ones. Some only give ribbons with the poles for the first one, and just a short pole for those after. I think some clubs do ask what the exhibitor wants...
I provide info with each pole so that the exhibitor can contact me for a personalized decal.
I understand the finances behind what clubs provide... I'm the treasurer of my club. However, as an exhibitor, I'm also proud of the accomplishment of my team, and know how much time, effort and finances went into earning our title. I would never want to short shrift anyone's accomplishment and journey, so our club provides a pole and ribbon for each NATCH earned. Each team has a unique journey, and we want to help celebrate that journey. Creating a lasting memory for the teams involved is priceless.
I do not make much from my business. It is truly a labor of love. But there are expenses that need to be paid, and at least a little satisfaction that I earned "something" from the business. The clubs here appreciate that they are able to give very nice poles that reflect their club. Each club pole has their logo and colors on it. And they save themselves the work of making the poles themselves. I hope it is a win-win situation for us all.
-dayle