They want our Jamboree plans by 30 Oct!

They want us to answer the following questions by 30 Oct. That's a Monday, so we really only have three class days (today, and Tuesday and Thursday of next week) to discuss Jamboree ideas. Everyone should spend some time thinking on their blog (or in comments on this post) about what we might do. Also, please take some time to read what other people have written and respond to it.

One idea that seemed to appeal in both sections is the idea of a junk band. I can bring up the junk band instruments this week or next so we can play with that if you'd like, but there needs to be some sort of idea, plan, or leadership, or it's just a bunch of people aimlessly banging on stuff.

I'll just make stuff up for this first item, but if you folks help come up with something cool then it will probably bring more people to your booth(s).

Please give a brief overview of what your class is planning to do for the Jamboree—this is information that will be used for publicity purposes and other press-related needs for the event. This does not have to be longer than a paragraph.

They say "Check one" here, but we can mix certain things. We can, for example, perform in Edson, and still have a table in Oyate with other materials.

3. Do you want to be featured in: Oyate Hall _____ Louie’s Lower Level_____ Edson Auditorium_______
Hallway in Student Center_________or Outside**_________? (Check one)

I've had groups do the basic "Two tables against the wall" approach, and I've had groups take a big space for projectors, screens, couches, and cardboard boxcars.

4. If you are working in Oyate, approximately how much space in feets do you think you will need (think table lengths, one rectangular table is 6/8 feet, round tables are 5/6 feet)? Do you need space on the edges or in the center? Describe how you will use the space.

Some groups have repeated their performances and some haven't.

5. If you are planning a performance, how long will it be and will it be repeated? Be as specific as possible. (Please be aware that other groups will want to use the auditorium, scheduling will be done to maximize everyone’s access of the space during typical high traffic times. Do not request specific time periods yet.)

This is really important - there's no guarantee that we can get things late, so we need to be thinking seriously about this early. This includes things like projectors, VCR/DVD players, and screens.

6. Equipment requests: Please check the following items that you will need to complete your project. Fill in the number of if you need more than one of these items. You MUST be specific, as this is our only chance to submit a complete group request—we will not be able to do any last minute searches for anything forgotten. If you have especially hard-to-find items, you may be asked to find this on your own.
Please, be very thorough.

•Tables______ How many:_____ •Chairs_____ How many:______

•Computer_____ How many:_______ Mac_____ or PC______

•Other items accessible via UMM:
<br>•Other material requests:

Put on your thinking caps and get creative!