Strongly agree with Krishna.
Also, though a ticket discount may not be meaningful to many, there was a time in my life when even $10 off made a big difference to me. Any students or lower-income folks we want to attract to the conference will appreciate our efforts here.
________________________________ From: 1919-conference-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca 1919-conference-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca on behalf of Krishna Lalbiharie krishna.lalbiharie@gmail.com Sent: Friday, March 8, 2019 12:35:46 PM To: 1919 conference organizing committee Subject: Re: [1919-Conference] entertainment planning committee decision for Friday event
Jim, I think it's imprudent to fashion any kind of tab about Boots Riley until a decision is reached about what level of sponsorship we've agreed upon, yes? Aren't we still in the process of determining said?
As for tickets, CCPA is willing to offer a discount (which I think I can negotiate to $15 -- half the ticket price) for 200 conference goers. We can set up a special account for conference attendees on the eventbrite page. Do NOT for a second think that the ticket discount will affect anything. I can fix that -- even for people who have already registered.
I *do* take your points (Jim, Rhonda, David, Jeff), but as I said from when CCPA first approached me about this idea in December, my feelings about co-presenting this event have always been rooted in attaching a rather large, significant name to our efforts -- one, which serves to diversify our programming and create excitement and buzz around this historic conference.
Boots' name (as a concluding piece to our 4-day centenary celebrations) could serve very well to increase participation and excitement amongst prospective attendees. Boots only two weeks ago was awarded Best Feature Film Debut at the Independent Spirit Awards, which has further generated worldwide interest in both his film and voice as a labour activist.
I understand that concerns about process over email are rising amongst a few of you, but honestly, it's no horror show to make decisions over email? We've made decisions for this conference in-person with less people who've weighed-in on this matter. Ideally, arriving at this decision face-to-face is wonderful, but pushing this two weeks from now will cause us to miss a great advertising potential. What's more, seats are selling, and as of this writing, we can guarantee 200 discounted seats for our attendees. Not sure if those seats will be available when next we meet.
Okay. My thoughts, here. I really only see benefits from a co-presenter's position. Attaching Boots to our efforts will reward us so much re: PR and will diffuse concerns about our conference's lack of diversity re: organizers, programming and presenters.
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On Fri, Mar 8, 2019 at 12:08 PM James Naylor <Naylor@brandonu.camailto:Naylor@brandonu.ca> wrote: Hi
I’m not too concerned about putting aside tickets for the Boots Riley event. If we advertise it on our website (as we have already decided), people will know about it and, presumably if they’re keen on going, not wait until tickets might be sold out. Also, we cannot really offer discounted tickets (which I pointed out is not much of a discount) since so may people coming to our conference (particularly local people) will have already got their tickets.
Krishna: can you add a tab to our page (towards the right), labeled “Boots Riley Event.” The text should announce the CCPA has organized an event that will be of interest to Conference attendees, and include a link to the Eventbright site?
Thanks, Jim
On Mar 8, 2019, at 10:27 AM, Julie Guard <Julie.Guard@umanitoba.camailto:Julie.Guard@umanitoba.ca> wrote:
Hi All: I understand the concern of the committee members who are alarmed by tis rather significant change in the program at this late date, and I appreciate the desire to have a custom-planned event on the Friday evening. Our decision to table this proposal to the whole committee was based on our realization that we have, effectively, run out of time to organize a great event for that evening. We did, I observe, also suggest that we compile a list of places and events for the delegates to do “on their own.” This idea seemed to solve several problems, by providing a big-name speaker to highlight our conference, by increasing the visibility of diversity in the program, and by offering delegates a great event as part of the conference. It’s a plus that it will be less costly for the committee, not just in money but also time, because CCPA will take care of the organizing. Although I supported the decision to forward this proposal to the committee, I completely understand if other members of the committee prefer to come up with an alternative plan. Unfortunately, Jason wasn’t able to join us in our planning sessions, but if you can get some help from the expert here, that might expand the available options. I think it’s worth remembering that we are about 8 weeks from the conference, so if we were to decide to ask CCPA to set aside tickets for our delegates, we might be wise to make a decision fairly soon. Given that as well as the difficulty of getting good attendance at an actual meeting on short notice, I would opt for a vote by email. We seem to be able to manage a pretty robust discussion on this medium, so perhaps we could trust this process to vote as well. Best, julie
From: 1919-conference-bounces@lists.umanitoba.camailto:1919-conference-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:1919-conference-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of James Naylor Sent: Friday, March 08, 2019 10:01 AM To: 1919 conference organizing committee Subject: Re: [1919-Conference] entertainment planning committee decision for Friday event
As several committee members have, I think, quite rightly objected to the process, we will defer any action and place this issue on the agenda of the next meeting of the committee on March 23.
Jim
On Mar 8, 2019, at 6:26 AM, Sharon Reilly <reillysharonmarie@gmail.commailto:reillysharonmarie@gmail.com> wrote:
I agree with the comments made by Rhonda, Jeff and David.
I very much want to see Boots Riley, but I think this decision needs to be made face to face, and by the full committee.
If we put this on the agenda for our next meeting, we can discuss the MFL contribution of $5000 to Billy Bragg wirh Kevin beforehand. Jeff and I can do this, as the reps to the centenary committee, or Jim Naylor can speak wirh Kevin as our Chair, either way.
Sharon Reilly
On Thu, Mar 7, 2019, 8:24 PM Rhonda Hinther, <HintherR@brandonu.camailto:HintherR@brandonu.ca> wrote: Hi All,
I am extremely excited by the possibility of having the Boots Riley event linked to our conference! I’m very much looking forward to his talk - I’ve had tickets in hand since they first went on sale. I think he’s a great fit for 1919 celebrations.
With that being said, I want to state upfront that I’m extremely uncomfortable being pushed to contribute to a decision-making process over email involving so much money and a change of date that presently falls outside our conference, fundamentally shifting conference plans that have been in the works for years. I recognize circumstances changed (disappointingly) with our Friday plans.
This idea frankly should have come to us not as a ‘decision’ made by the subcommittee but as a recommendation, since it represents so fundamentally a shift in what the subcommittee - in my understanding - had been empowered to do. It should have been put forward as such ( a recommendation) with our being asked to vote or - better yet - come to consensus. This is difficult to do in an email forum which is a terrible place to facilitate conversation.
I feel like the ship has sailed though.
I think if we are giving money to support this event then Boots Riley’s talk should be included in our program as part of our conference and, in all of CCPA’s advertising, they should also be explicit in indicating that it is a part of our conference. If we are putting in money that was raised to support the conference (ie, this is what we told our funders it was going to - the conference) then I think anything less would be inappropriate.
That’s my two cents (or maybe $5000).
RLH
From: <1919-conference-bounces@lists.umanitoba.camailto:1919-conference-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> on behalf of Jim Naylor <Naylor@BrandonU.CAmailto:Naylor@BrandonU.CA> Reply-To: 1919 conference organizing committee <1919-conference@lists.umanitoba.camailto:1919-conference@lists.umanitoba.ca> Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 5:15 PM To: 1919 conference organizing committee <1919-conference@lists.umanitoba.camailto:1919-conference@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: Re: [1919-Conference] entertainment planning committee decision for Friday event
In reply to Sharon, I’m assuming that we will be returning the $5,000 that was specifically for Bragg.
In my own opinion, I’m happy to sponsor this and to make a healthy contribution. I don’t see any reason to be a co-presenter. In terms of benefits to us, our sponsorship would be acknowledged in any case. The difference between a $20 and $30 ticket is not substantive for almost all of our attendees and if anyone from the committee wants to attend the meet and greet, they can pay the $100 themselves. It being after the conference, I don’t think there is any need for a brief speech, etc.
My suggestion is that we simply sponsor the event to the tune of $5,000.
Jim
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P.S. I have no knowledge of other sponsors' contributions.
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On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 4:50 PM Krishna Lalbiharie <krishna.lalbiharie@gmail.commailto:krishna.lalbiharie@gmail.com> wrote: Hi, Jeff!
It *is* a split for sure. When you consider that CCPA is bearing the full costs of:
• venue rental • advertising and promotion • security/talent transportation • A/V and other event onsite needs • staff and supports
I can't supply a precise budget of these above costs, but they reach beyond $15K. I assure you.
All the work is to be done by CCPA-MB, too. It requires practically no labour from us.
It's a fair co-presenter's proposal.
KL 204.899.8687
On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM Jeff Taylor <Jeff.Taylor@umanitoba.camailto:Jeff.Taylor@umanitoba.ca> wrote: Thanks Krishna.
So the total cost is just less than $25K Canadian
What other funding do they have?
UM Arts Labour Studies is putting in 5K. If we were to put in $11K, the Labour Studies/1919 total contribution would be $16K, or almost two-thirds of the cost. It starts to look like primarily our event.
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On Mar 7, 2019, at 1:54 PM, Krishna Lalbiharie <krishna.lalbiharie@gmail.commailto:krishna.lalbiharie@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi, folks!
Sorry for the delay by way of reply.
Boots fee is $17.5K (US) plus a $1.5K travel buyout.
In exchange for $9K-$11K (CDN) -- likely leaning towards the $11K side of things -- we receive:
1. Co-presenter/co-billing status 2. Reduced ticket price of $20 for up to 200 conference goers 3. 10 free $100 meet and greets with Boots at post-event wine and cheese for WGSCC Committee members/organizers/etc. 4. Full advertising in all materials, 5. Brief speaking time at the start of the event
That's what I have for now. I am hoping we can agree in principle on this by tomorrow and then I can flesh the details and produce the contract over the weekend.
Sorry, I'm in between meetings just now, but will write more later.
KL 204.899.8687
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On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 11:40 AM Sharon Reilly <reillysharonmarie@gmail.commailto:reillysharonmarie@gmail.com> wrote: In fairness, I think we need to talk to Kevin about this if we are hoping to still receive the $5000 that was to help pay for Billy Bragg. Sharon
On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 10:28 AM Krishna Lalbiharie <krishna.lalbiharie@gmail.commailto:krishna.lalbiharie@gmail.com> wrote: It’s between $9K and $11K altogether, Jeff. I have a call into CCPA shortly and will supply greater details by noon.
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On Mar 7, 2019, at 8:18 AM, Jeff Taylor <Jeff.Taylor@umanitoba.camailto:Jeff.Taylor@umanitoba.ca> wrote: Is this a proposal to provide funding in support of Riley? If so, how much?
On Mar 6, 2019, at 10:38 PM, Scott Price <pricescott91@gmail.commailto:pricescott91@gmail.com> wrote: Hello everyone,
The entertainment sub-committee explored many options and reached the following decision:
The 1919 committee will co-sponsor the CCPA Boots Riley event on Saturday evening. Registrants will have time to attend both the Riley event and the Labour Temple social. For Friday night, the conference schedule will provide a list of local events, venues, and restaurants people can go to on their own. We decided this based on the lack of time to organize something worthwhile and with the conference schedule already packed as it is we decided to give people the chance to do whatever it is they want to do. Unless a majority of the committee objects before Friday 4:00 PM, we will proceed with contacting the CCPA so that our conference logo can be included on the ads for the event that are going out on Monday. We will also ask the CCPA to set aside a number of reduced-price tickets for conference attendees, and contact registrants to act quickly to get a ticket. Scott Price _______________________________________________ 1919-Conference mailing list 1919-Conference@lists.umanitoba.camailto:1919-Conference@lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/1919-conference _______________________________________________ 1919-Conference mailing list 1919-Conference@lists.umanitoba.camailto:1919-Conference@lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/1919-conference _______________________________________________ 1919-Conference mailing list 1919-Conference@lists.umanitoba.camailto:1919-Conference@lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/1919-conference
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