Location: Room: B-10
Time: 7:30 PM
1. Meeting called was called to order at 7:41 PM by Ryan Harris
2. Membership Dues:
It was announced that membership dues need to be received by Saturday, October 29th and are to be surrendered to the Officer of Finance, Kristen. T is strongly encouraged members do not make payment until F-Stop has purchased a receipt book to validate payment. F-Stop will have a receipt book by this coming Wednesday.
3. Light-well Gallery:
a. The School of Art & Art History has invited F-Stop to prepare and install an exhibition for the Lightwell Gallery in November. Curtis, who is responsible for the gallery this year, said we can begin to stall on November 18th, Friday (pending the previous show is finished de-installing) and we can work as needed. The show must be up and ready for an opening by the Monday following Thanksgiving, November 28th.
b. THEME: Members provided possible themes to help guide the direction of pieces to be exhibited so members can begin working on their contributions. Of titles provided, New Beginnings was selected upon vote with agreement that New Beginnings is currently the working title. We will adjust the title something a little more “creative” once the show starts going to print.
c. GALLERY COMMITTEE: So that members can properly prepare and discuss the gallery without the need of a formal business Society meeting. A committee was formed. The members who agreed to participate on said committee have also agreed to product a contribution for the show and be among those responsibilities are delegated to. (i.e. Overseeing Installation/De-install, Reception Food, Title Cards, and P.R.) The Officer team will conduct an officers’ meeting next week to set down the general direction of the committee. As stated in the bylaws, the Presiding Officer shall also designate a committee chairperson.
i. Those who signed up for the committee are as follows: Ryan H., Kristen B., Rick S., Molly Y., Karin C., Tania K., Sam G., Katie S., Teeko Y., Tyson M., and Kat S.
d. As previously stated, effective immediately, members are encouraged to begin working on the pieces that they will contribute. F-Stop will coordinate “critique” or “peer workshops” periodically to help provide feedback and technical learning opportunities should the need/want arise.
e. Officer Meeting: Tuesday, October 4th at 4:30 PM on Red Couches in the Basement.
4. Photo-Challenges (aka "Creative Challenges")
a. The idea of having bi-monthly photo/video assignments as a way to encourage creativity and independent research among members was the presented. The assignments will be called “Challenges” and will consist of a wide range of topics/themes/ideas/requirements. After each challenge is provided, members will need to email their strongest photo to F-Stop at least five (5) days before the next business meeting. The photos will be collected and during the business meeting presented. Members will vote on their favorite depending on concept, technique skill, etc. The challenge winner will be given an award of some kind.
b. Submission:
i. Photos: 1 per person
ii. Videos: 1 per person, 2 min or less.
iii. Email: f.stop.society@gmail.com and submit your video at least five (5) days before the next business meeting to be eligible.
iv. All submissions may also be used for F-Stop public relations. Members who submit their photos/videos for the challenges agree to these terms.
c. Members were asked to provide possible challenge themes, they are as follows: Color, Fluidity, Site-Specific, Language, Black and White, Contemporary Visual Culture.
5. Fuego Friday, October 28, 2011:
a. VASA in conjunction with GDA is holding a Halloween carnival during the iron pour. Possibly fundraising opportunity for F-stop; open for discussion.
b. Members decided they wanted to host a fundraiser and decided on a bake sale. Members were asked to either volunteer to bring something or to work the booth. Members who signed up are as follows:
i. Providing Baked Goods: Kat S., Tyson M., Katie S., Teeko Y., Sam G., Shelby S., Tania K., Karin C., Molly Y.
ii. Work at Booth: Ryan H., Teeko Y., Rick S., Kristen B.
c. When a set time for the Iron Pour has been provided, a “sign up” sheet will be distributed to the members above so they can delegate their time and plan baked goods as so there is a range of items.
6. Announcements:
a. VASA is looking for volunteers for the Iron Pour Carnival. If you would like to volunteer, please talk to Tiffany Henley, VASA President. If you need help locating her, please speak to an F-Stop leadership member for assistance.
b. Tyson needs an assistant for SOAAH recruitment video. Please refer to the F-Stop Bulletin for further details.
c. Fred Jones Museum of Art – Photo Slam. Please email Tyson with 3 of your strongest images. Also will be used for blog/website by October 5th. For more information please refer to the F-Stop Bulletin.
d. F-Stop has a Blog!! Members are encouraged to frequently look at the blog for updates, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, announcements, etc. The blog will be regularly updated.
i. f-stopsociety.blogspot.com
7. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM. A date and time for the next meeting is to be determined.
