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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.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.ca on behalf of Jim Naylor Naylor@BrandonU.CA *Reply-To: *1919 conference organizing committee < 1919-conference@lists.umanitoba.ca> *Date: *Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 5:15 PM *To: *1919 conference organizing committee < 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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*From:* 1919-conference-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca < 1919-conference-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca> *On Behalf Of *Krishna Lalbiharie *Sent:* Thursday, March 07, 2019 4:51 PM *To:* 1919 conference organizing committee < 1919-conference@lists.umanitoba.ca> *Subject:* Re: [1919-Conference] entertainment planning committee decision for Friday event
P.S. I have no knowledge of other sponsors' contributions.
KL
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On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 4:50 PM Krishna Lalbiharie < 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
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On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 2:04 PM Jeff Taylor 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.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:
Co-presenter/co-billing status
Reduced ticket price of $20 for up to 200 conference goers
10 free $100 meet and greets with Boots at post-event wine and cheese
for WGSCC Committee members/organizers/etc.
Full advertising in all materials,
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
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On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 11:40 AM Sharon Reilly 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.com> wrote:
It’s between $9K and $11K altogether, Jeff. I have a call into CCPA shortly and will supply greater details by noon.
Krishna
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On Mar 7, 2019, at 8:18 AM, Jeff Taylor 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.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
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