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.
3.18.2008
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.
2.04.2008
Drive In News
Great news from last Friday. The official word from Scenic Hudson is that they have granted me access to the Drive In. There is still some paperwork that needs to be sorted out, but a major hurdle for the project has now been achieved.
Hyde Park Library Meeting
Last Thursday I had the privilege of meeting with Greg Callahan and his staff at the Hyde Park Free Library. As the sponsor of the project the library is going to play a important role in the project as a meeting and drop off place for the project. Those at the library are vital to making the project a success.
My goal for the meeting was focused on meeting the staff and familiarizing everyone with the project. We discussed the ideas behind the project and the process that will be implemented for accomplish my goals. There was some great feedback on how best to accomplish those tasks and who might be interested in the project. They gave me multiple contacts to reach and many ideas on how to proceed further. Their energy and enthusiasm gave me great hope.
My goal for the meeting was focused on meeting the staff and familiarizing everyone with the project. We discussed the ideas behind the project and the process that will be implemented for accomplish my goals. There was some great feedback on how best to accomplish those tasks and who might be interested in the project. They gave me multiple contacts to reach and many ideas on how to proceed further. Their energy and enthusiasm gave me great hope.
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