3.27.2008
Hyde Park Townsman
Matthew Renda of the Hyde Park Townsman wrote another great article about the project in this weeks paper. Here is a link to the article - Media Project.
Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce
I gave a short talk at the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce this morning. So a thank you goes out to Liz Rogers and John Paxton for helping make that happen. I'm hopeful that the business owners of Hyde Park will support the project by talking about it and letting me post info.
3.22.2008
Friday
Friday was a busy day meeting with several people in Hyde Park -
Was first at the home of former town supervisor Nancy Alden. As a resource for historical material about Hyde Park, she has a vast knowledge. I will be meeting with her through out the year to talk further and view some of the material she holds.
Next, I met with Herb and Barbara Sweet at Cranberrys Cafe in Hyde Park. Herb passed along two dvd's worth of material that I need to look through from his collections. While Barbara passed on her ideas of who I should talk to further.
Barbara was also kind enough to walk over to meet Dot Chenevert at her floral shop. Dot organizes the Hyde Park Farmers Market, which takes place at the drive in. As it is Easter weekend, I'll be following up with Dot in the next few weeks.
Finally, I caught up with Greg Callahan at the Library to talk further. The library holds several files of images that relate to Hyde Park History. As a part of my efforts, I have promised to digitize those images for the Library.
Was first at the home of former town supervisor Nancy Alden. As a resource for historical material about Hyde Park, she has a vast knowledge. I will be meeting with her through out the year to talk further and view some of the material she holds.
Next, I met with Herb and Barbara Sweet at Cranberrys Cafe in Hyde Park. Herb passed along two dvd's worth of material that I need to look through from his collections. While Barbara passed on her ideas of who I should talk to further.
Barbara was also kind enough to walk over to meet Dot Chenevert at her floral shop. Dot organizes the Hyde Park Farmers Market, which takes place at the drive in. As it is Easter weekend, I'll be following up with Dot in the next few weeks.
Finally, I caught up with Greg Callahan at the Library to talk further. The library holds several files of images that relate to Hyde Park History. As a part of my efforts, I have promised to digitize those images for the Library.
3.19.2008
Hyde Park Welcome Video
Here is a link to some video footage that the Town of Hyde Park is supplying.
Town of Hyde Park - Click on community videos on the green image
Town of Hyde Park - Click on community videos on the green image
Technology
I was just on the phone with New City Video, a equipment rental in New York City.
Was talking with them about renting a projector for the display of the video at the drive in. According to their recommendation, I need a christie HD projector (30,000 Lumen) with a 3.2 lens to cover the entire screen. Plus, there will be some peripheral costs with power and cabling. Needless to say that this has blown any conception that I had for my budget.
Balancing the technology needs and the overall costs of the project, is going to be a challenge. Though, I've decided to not settle for second best.
Looks like I will be hitting the pavement looking for funding.
Was talking with them about renting a projector for the display of the video at the drive in. According to their recommendation, I need a christie HD projector (30,000 Lumen) with a 3.2 lens to cover the entire screen. Plus, there will be some peripheral costs with power and cabling. Needless to say that this has blown any conception that I had for my budget.
Balancing the technology needs and the overall costs of the project, is going to be a challenge. Though, I've decided to not settle for second best.
Looks like I will be hitting the pavement looking for funding.
3.18.2008
Donations
For anyone interested in donating material!!!
You may contact me at hydeparkproject@gmail.com or call 845.889.8181. The Hyde Park Free library is also accepting donations for this project. As of tomorrow, you can stop by the library, drop off material and receive a receipt for your donation.
You may contact me at hydeparkproject@gmail.com or call 845.889.8181. The Hyde Park Free library is also accepting donations for this project. As of tomorrow, you can stop by the library, drop off material and receive a receipt for your donation.
Video
It is always great to hear about content, in terms of this project.
Today, I heard form the Culinary Institute. They are donating some material from their vast library of resources for students. I thank them for that. Also on the horizon is a meeting with the Hyde Park School District. We will be talking further about working with students at FDR High School.
Today, I heard form the Culinary Institute. They are donating some material from their vast library of resources for students. I thank them for that. Also on the horizon is a meeting with the Hyde Park School District. We will be talking further about working with students at FDR High School.
Funding
Last Friday, I had an application due for the Experimental Television Center. They have finishing funds that help to support the completion of projects. This would go a long way to supporting the technical cost of the project. As usual, I will hope and pray that they find my effort interesting.
I also applied for Fiscal Sponsorship through the Dutchess County Arts Council. This will allow supports to donate tax defer able contributions to the project.
At the end of the month, I have applications due to the New York State Council on the Arts.
I also applied for Fiscal Sponsorship through the Dutchess County Arts Council. This will allow supports to donate tax defer able contributions to the project.
At the end of the month, I have applications due to the New York State Council on the Arts.
Hyde Park Town Council Mtg
Was invited to a Hyde Park Town Council Workshop last night . After hearing about a law that is being discusses, I had my moment with the council to speak about this project. Attending were Pompey Delafield, Hannah Black, Robert Linville, Robert Perkins and Valerie Hail. Plus, a smattering of media. The council was interested in the project and will be supporting it in any way possible. This meeting ran live on Ch22 Public Access. So, I'll be putting a copy of it up on the blog when it becomes available.
I also had the opportunity to meet with Herb and Barbara Sweet. As active members of the community, they gave me some great incite into people that I need to contact. They asked me to contact them with a list of names, as they volunteered to put a good word in.
Another member of the town administration that I met was Steve Hughes. As the town webmaster, Mr. Hughes has been documenting town events. He has said he can give me video of town council meeting, school district meeting, events, etc. This will be a great resource for material.
I also had the opportunity to meet with Herb and Barbara Sweet. As active members of the community, they gave me some great incite into people that I need to contact. They asked me to contact them with a list of names, as they volunteered to put a good word in.
Another member of the town administration that I met was Steve Hughes. As the town webmaster, Mr. Hughes has been documenting town events. He has said he can give me video of town council meeting, school district meeting, events, etc. This will be a great resource for material.
3.11.2008
Tuesday
This morning, I had a meeting with Chris of Scenic Hudson at the drive in to see the site and discuss the installation. I was able to get a sense of how redevelopment talks were going for the site and how Scenic Hudson is using the site in the next two years. We are still negotiating how to access basic amenities, but those will be resolved in the near future.
I also spoke with Patsy Costello at the Hyde Park Historical Society. She was very kind to suggest that I come see what the Historical Society has in its archives. We also discussed attending their next meeting of March 25th, which I will do. This will be a great opportunity to get those interested in the history of the town involved in the project and have them think about the future history of Hyde Park.
I also spoke with Patsy Costello at the Hyde Park Historical Society. She was very kind to suggest that I come see what the Historical Society has in its archives. We also discussed attending their next meeting of March 25th, which I will do. This will be a great opportunity to get those interested in the history of the town involved in the project and have them think about the future history of Hyde Park.
3.08.2008
DCAC Awards Banquet
On Thursday March 6th, I attended the Dutchess County Arts Council Grant Award Ceremony. At the meeting, I got to meet and talk to many people who are very excited about the Hyde Park Project. This really energized me with the belief that what I am trying to accomplish is positive effort for the arts and community. I appreciate all of the people who spoke with me and was very excited to meet them.
The ceremony include the distribution of the grant funding. I've received a small amount of money that will get the project off to a great start. Though, I am finding that the equipment, promotion and insurance needs will quickly use up this source. So, I will be out searching for more funding through state grants and local sources.
The ceremony include the distribution of the grant funding. I've received a small amount of money that will get the project off to a great start. Though, I am finding that the equipment, promotion and insurance needs will quickly use up this source. So, I will be out searching for more funding through state grants and local sources.
Moving Forward
The month of March is going to be filled with a focused effort on engaging the community of Hyde Park.
I will be attending a workshop with the Hyde Park Town Council on March 17th. Spoke with town supervisor Pompey Delafield two weeks ago and he has graciously provide this opportunity.
I spoke with Liz Rogers and John Paxton of the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce. At present we are finding a moment when I can attend their monthly breakfast to speak with their members.
I've also spoken to Philippa Ewing with the FDR and Vanderbilt National Park Sites. In her role organizing public relations for the park site, she is excited to hear about the project and will be supporting its efforts. We will be meeting to talk about how connections can be made between the project and the park system.
In a one week, I will begin to hand out posters and mail cards out to local business and residents.
I will be attending a workshop with the Hyde Park Town Council on March 17th. Spoke with town supervisor Pompey Delafield two weeks ago and he has graciously provide this opportunity.
I spoke with Liz Rogers and John Paxton of the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce. At present we are finding a moment when I can attend their monthly breakfast to speak with their members.
I've also spoken to Philippa Ewing with the FDR and Vanderbilt National Park Sites. In her role organizing public relations for the park site, she is excited to hear about the project and will be supporting its efforts. We will be meeting to talk about how connections can be made between the project and the park system.
In a one week, I will begin to hand out posters and mail cards out to local business and residents.
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