[UCIMC-Tech] Re: [IMC-Shows] Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies proposal

[Jason Keist]

So, I will reply back to Elizabeth to see which dates they are interested in
scheduling events on.  I figure she can submit 1 check to pay for both
events ahead of time.  This would be ideal since we are not holding a
deposit.  Thanks for the replys everyone.
Jason

On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 7:03 PM, Jason Keist <jkeist2 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Let me clarify, within the proposed arrangement the IMC would acquire a
> projector screen, not the projector machine itself. That would be too
> sweet of a deal.
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 6:38 PM, Stuart Levy <slevy at ncsa.uiuc.edu> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 05:47:50PM -0500, Stephen Fonzo wrote:
>> > It sounds like a good proposal to me.  As long as the screenings are
>> > staffed, there is very little likelihood of damage, and with simple film
>> > screenings, there is already less liability than a concert.  The Shows
>> group
>> > could manage the projector securely in its equipment room.  It would
>> indeed
>> > be useful for films, concerts, presentations, workshops, and more.
>>
>> Sounds interesting.  Under this plan, what would the IMC acquire, exactly?
>> Is it just a screen, or would there be a projector too?
>> $250 sounds reasonable for a nice screen.   Decent projectors
>> seem to be more like $600-$750, plus maybe $350 per bulb for
>> occasional bulb replacements (every 1000-1500 hours' use).
>> If the IMC would like to go for acquiring one I think it'd be
>> great, and would contribute toward it... but it is a significant expense.
>>
>> > -Stephen
>> >
>> > On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 5:38 PM, Jason Keist <jkeist2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > >    I have been corresponding with Elizabeth Rogers from CSAMES this
>> > > evening, who coordinated the screening of "Slingshot Hip-Hop" at the
>> IMC
>> > > last month (which went very well).  Elizabeth was impressed with the
>> turnout
>> > > and is interested in building upon our relationship.  She approached
>> me with
>> > > this proposal.  I informed her I would present it to affected working
>> > > groups:
>> > >  "If we can organize 2 more screenings at IMC for the summer, we would
>> like
>> > > IMC to charge us $200 per screening for the room, AV equipment, and
>> set-up.
>> > > This would leave $250 (over the $150 for both screening that the fee
>> would
>> > > normally be), which we would need IMC to use to purchase a projector
>> > > screen.  This should be enough to get a very nice one."
>> > >
>> > >    This sounds like a valid proposal to me.  We would only be
>> sacrificing
>> > > $300 in space and equipment deposits; which we return anyway.  Only
>> $75 per
>> > > 2.5 hour event goes to the IMC as true reimbursement ($150 for the 2
>> events
>> > > proposed).  We would, indeed, receive $250 in additional funds to
>> purchase a
>> > > much-needed projector screen which could be used (as noted by Nicole)
>> to
>> > > reinvigorate monthly film screenings.  Having this equipment would
>> also aid
>> > > in future Film Fests, lectures, and workshops (Powerpoint
>> capabilities).
>> > >  The apparent downside to this arrangement would become a reality if
>> any
>> > > equipment was damaged during either screening (we would not have a
>> deposit
>> > > to tap). Thoughts?
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > Jason Keist
>> > > Program Development  Coordinator-Intern
>> > > Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
>> > > 202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
>> > > Urbana, IL 61801
>> > >
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>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Stephen Fonzo
>> > Media Training Advisor
>> > AmeriCorps CTC VISTA
>> > Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
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>
>
> --
> Jason Keist
> Program Development  Coordinator-Intern
> Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
> 202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
> Urbana, IL 61801
>



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Jason Keist
Program Development  Coordinator-Intern
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
202 S. Broadway Ave., Suite 100
Urbana, IL 61801
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