Pare Lorentz Film Center

Last week, I had a delightful meeting with Phillippa Ewing at the Pare Lorentz Film Center. Dedicated to understanding the Roosevelts, the center creates media for education from its historic holdings. Phillippa has graciously said that she would assist me in my efforts, plus given me a great number of contacts to follow up with. I look forward to collaborating with them.

Efforts

The project is moving forward well now. I've been getting content from several sources. Much of which I have tried to upload to Blogger, but I've been having issues with that. Will try to get them onto youtube.com in the next day or so.

Next week, I will be meeting with Phillippa Ewing at the National Park Service and several teachers at FDR High School. I also need to get in touch with Dot Chenevert at the Hyde Park Farmers Market.

As always, I'm applying for funding to cover equipment costs. The New York State Council on the Arts Grant is due at the end of the month.

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.