Weekly Minutes (Week 2 ) Come and let your colors burst!

**please note that the weekly minutes will act as our "syllabus".


Incredible work today everyone! I am proud of all of you and how passionately you have embraced our goal. In celebration of our first of many accomplishments watch this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nByWHdu1pXY


I know that this is not going to be easy and there will be days of frustration and despair. But, I can promise you the best things in life are never easy and when you do the work and see what you have accomplished, there is no feeling like it. Making a difference, being the difference and embracing the difference is what this is all about.

So much is going on and all of us are being pulled in so many directions. It is hard to keep focused. I would suggest that we begin raising our hands and allowing only the people presenting to talk. It is hard when creative juices are flowing and ideas are popping into our heads so quickly, but waiting will allow us all to be heard. I am enjoying hearing from many of you but I want to hear from all of you. Please do not sit back and just listen. Become engaged and let us hear your voice. All of you have so much to bring to the table.

Here is a recap on what we covered today.



~Decided to stay with the theme: Firework

~Let your colors burst! (Slogan)
*changed to: Come and Let Your Colors Burst!

~Have every color (each color represent a disability?)
*Have not decided on a color theme yet.

~Have a moment of silence and light candles
*Did not discuss this today



Fundraising:

Mission: Contact Pat Hagen and Student Senate and see how much money they would be willing to donate. Today the class and instructor discussed why this event needed to happen, came up with how this event matches our core outcomes as dignitas students, and then put this information into a letter. The committee headed up to Pat Hagen's office at 1:00 and presented our cause. They returned 10 minutes later that they had successfully secured $1500.00! The letter created will be delivered to the students senate in the near future when more details are known.

The next action they wish to take is to purchase bracelets to raise more funds. It has been decided that each dignitas student would like to donate $10.00 towards the cost of these bracelets so we can purchase 500 and sell them for $1.00 a piece. Students that are not comfortable or able are not expected to contribute. The committee and class decided on embossed bracelets for accessibility. Color(s) have not yet been selected. Bracelets will read: I heart all abilities. Students will be responsible for selling them. The committee has sent them a question regarding fees and waiting for a response at this time.

Coyer (not present)
Jake
Kyle
Mary
Meghan

Advertising:

Mission:find out how much it costs for local advertising.

The Committee reported that they have looked at what and where to advertise our event. They stated they are targeting The Cable, Duluth News Tribune ($64.00 for 3 days M-W), Stall Street Journal, Posters all over campus including bathrooms, the sign outside of the campus, radio stations, and television program running in storms.

The committee has been asked for next week to seek for more places to advertise, find out exactly how much this will cost & propose this to the class, create ideas for our poster and invitations. Poster and invitation computerized drafts will be brought to class next week for the class to discuss.

Kayla
Michelle
Maggie D
Jake T
Katelyn
Maria
Maggie C

Food/Dec.Food/Dec:

Mission: Look for possible locations.

Locations such as the Radisson, Holiday, Depot, where checked into for possible locations for this event. The committee is still waiting to hear from these establishments to find out costs, accessibility, and liable issues.

For next week, this committee has been asked to search more locations such as the Greysolon Ballroom and report to class the costs and liability issues. They have also been asked to create what this ball will look like in regards to decorations that may our theme. they are to collect ideas and find out how much they would cost. Three ideas will be presented. Food will be discussed when a location has been decided.
Krista
Lane
Sher
Kristin
Nikki
Kelsey
Lauren
Jake


HOMEWORK!

Kayla will make our~Facebook Page

~Begin to research your disability. Bring your definition and local agencies that work with your disability to class next week.

~Each committee get together this week and post your minutes from your meeting. (only one student from each group needs to do this. Be sure all students names that were PRESENT are listed)

~Anyone has any other ideas that they would like to share here. Please feel free to do so!