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Welcome
to the February Wine Auction/Dance Project
Web
Workgroup!
Logo for the event designed by G.O. "So what do you
think?" If you click on it, a larger, more printable version will
automatically download into your browser from which you can right click
upon that, and save it to an appropriate disk or directory on your computer.
All
kinds of new information has been added to our chat below.
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is a great way for club and team members to stay in touch with this project
as it evolves. We'll list team members, their e-mail addresses, phone
numbers, what their individually responsible for, deliverables, critical
dates, the whole enchilada, right here, one place, no paper. Perhaps we
should list "saving trees" as part of our mission. In any event,
the first thing you should do is mark this page in your browser favorites.
Did you do it? Good! Next, send us your e-mail address if you haven't
already done so. Click here
to do just that. You're actually sending an e-mail to the project's Web
master, Gary Olsen, who will compile the list and put it here to make
communicating with one another more convenient.
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Where
we are right now with the project:
We met as a team
following the August 28th regular meeting and chair Dawn
Bierman announced we needed a theme upon which to agree, and the
theme should in some way tied into the target beneficiary of the funds
we will raise. So everyone at the meeting can make a suggestion, send
it to us, and we'll list the ideas here. Don't waste and time. Get your
suggestions to us via e-mail.
Theme
ideas and target beneficiaries so far...
| Threaded
Chat: Input from Committee members |
| Red
& White Ball and Wine Auction |
Paul Hemmer |
| A
Night in Provence
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Loras
Bleile |
| "Will you be wine?" Valentine Dance and
Wine Auction |
Michael A. (Tony) Zelinskas, P.E. |
| Hearts & Wines |
Gary Olsen |
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I would like to see us make a large pledge to the Colts. So far
we have not heard what was earned with the Glenn Miller orchestra.
However, I do know they (Colts) need money for gas, buses and uniforms.
They are Dubuque's ambassadors. Thanks.
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Kathy Kurt: |
I think the theme of the Red & White Ball and
Auction is great as it ties into both the wine auction and Valentine's
Day. As far as a cause I think that the Northeast Iowa School of
Music would be a fantastic organization to support. Dubuque has
not had a school of music previously so they will need some community
support. Also, the arts venue would be a terrific
cause to tie into the wine auction. |
Amy Link |
I like "Will you Be Wine?" That's adorable!
It makes me smile. It could also be a red and white theme... I would
like to see the club look at some other place to support besides
music-based programs. Don't get me wrong, I think it is all great.
My step daughter is in the Colts. But, there are so many worthy organizations
out there that I think we should spread it around. I honestly don't
care what organization and whether or not there's a Rotarian involved.
I would suggest taking a look at what we've done with our dough over
the last five years and see if there's a place, a loophole, that we
haven't touched and that we would like to. Then I think we should
pick a couple (1-3) and actually ask our membership to choose through
secret ballot or something. Get everyone involved! Do we have a next
meeting date? Thanks! |
Sue Wheaton |
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I really favor the "Red & White Ball" concept
that Jan and I developed over many miles on the way to the Rotary
Convention. There are many who say Dubuque doesn't have enough occasions
to "dress up". We can promote this as "semi-formal"
and with the proper invitation design (from Gary O) we'll convey
the message that it's going to be an "affair to remember".
The "American Vintage Orchestra" ties in beautifully...and
Hunter is a proven draw for the crowd that will spend money on the
event and on the wine. Let's not get too "cute" with names
and titles --- "Red & White Ball" says it all. As
for a "cause" ---
I like the Northeast Iowa School of Music idea, or perhaps, designating
funds to provide musical opportunities for youngsters who otherwise
couldn't afford to take lessons. Or, we could fund one of the "ArtsTrek"
concerts by the Dubuque Symphony which is a series of free performances
by the orchestra for 4th graders in our entire community . I'm not
sure of cost, but I believe we could be a sponsor for $5,000. That
concept would fit into the "youth" orientation.
And, the Girls Independent Softball League needs a pledge of funding
to help with their project to build the new softball fields on the
riverfront at the end of Julien Dubuque Drive. I've seen those plans,
and they look excellent.
AND, then there's "The Dubuque Walk of Fame". I had a
great visit with Mike Van Milligan this morning about this concept.
He loves it and will turn the idea over to the group planning the
layout of the America's River Project to study it's feasability.
This, as outlined below, could be an ongoing Rotary project that
would leave an indelible impression on our community. Here it is
as presented to Mike: Because of the success of Swingfest 2001,
The Rotary Club of Dubuque has completed our fund raising efforts
to meet our goal of $50,000 for the "America's River Project".
We are presently looking at new community service ventures which
could be designated as beneficiaries for future events. One of the
projects being investigated is a "Dubuque Walk of Fame."
This project would create a series of permanent memorials to famous
Dubuque residents who left a truly significant legacy which reaches
beyond the confines of our own community. There are many men and
women in the history of our city, in a variety of fields, who played
meaningful roles in history. I believe that a "Walk of Fame"
done in association with the "River Walk" of the "America's
River Project", would be a great on-going project. Each year
Rotary Club of Dubuque could promote a "ballot" which
would suggest 3-5 figures in our history who should be eligible
for placement in "The Dubuque Walk of Fame". Participants
would vote for their favorite candidate, or write in other suggestions.
A team of historical experts selected by The Dubuque Historical
Society, would help us determine who should be considered for this
honor. An artistic drawing and commemorative plaque would be designed,
perhaps by our own member, Gary Olsen, and then molded in bronze
or some other permanent method.
A ceremony to induct the honoree would be held on the "Walk
of Fame". Proceeds from Swingfest would help cover the costs
involved. Other money raised at Swingfest and related events, would
be designated for other humanitarian causes as determined by The
Board of Directors. Another possible project with long lasting community
visibility, would be creating new "Welcome to Dubuque"
signage for each of the main gateways into our city. Incorporating
the new "America's River Project" and other additions
to Dubuque's "visual identity" plus the Rotary logo, would
give the millions of new tourists coming to our city, a positive
and lasting impression. So, there you have it, fellow Rotarians.
There's a world of possibilities.
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Paul Hemmer |
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Personally I don't get the Red and White Ball theme but its
ok. I trust the judgment of the many. Remember that my brain doesn't
work on that side.
Now for my thoughts on giving.
I believe that the proceeds from any major fund raiser that we do
should make a statement for our members and our community. For that
reason I do not believe that we should fund an ongoing project without
a known, proven result. It should be something that all of our members
and our community will rally around.
For that reason I am not in favor of giving the proceeds to the
school of music. We know nothing of this organization or its ability
to sustain itself without our continued support. Plus its operation
and our funding will only benefit a small segment of our community.
Until yesterday I did not have any beneficiaries in mind and I
was not personally going to volunteer any because of my involvement
in choosing the Riverfront Project. However yesterday's terrorist
attacks affected everyone in this country. I am sure that our community
will be looking for a way to help.
Our sponsorship of an effort to raise funds for those people personally
affected or for a memo of remembrance to the people who were killed
would be well received by our community and our members.
Thoughts that quickly come to mind include perhaps teaming with
an effort of our local Red Cross or with the City of Dubuque fire
department on projects or gifts of equipment made in remembrance.
I think a project like this would have a defined goal that can provide
a lifetime positive memory for our community and our members.
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O'Connor Brooks E-mail.. Sorry. But we don't know who this is!
He or she never signed this!
Paul just wrote that this is Steve Domeyer. Sorry Steve. We shoulda
known.
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I am in favor of the Red and White theme as well...I think that
the formality of the event as well as the proximity to Valentine's
day fit perfectly. As for cause...I would like to support the
NE Iowa School of Music or Maria House...either cause would be an
outstanding statement for our club to support.
I confirmed the Silver Eagle today with Jim Wilson...he will be
forwarding me a contract to return with our $500 rental fee. He
has put us on the calendar for Saturday, Feb. 16th. He will be working
with Tim Althaus putting together a menu with our budget of $10
per person. He is going to do an Italian menu for those wines, French,
Chilean, American...etc. He will forward those to me within the
next 10 days.
Thanks again to you Gary for all of your work! It's so appreciated!
Have a great week!
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Dawn Bierman |
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I love the Red & White Ball... for Red and White Wine, and
they are the colors of Valentine's Day. What a great concept!
I think I can do something with this. Give me a minute.
Now, for the beneficiary... it should be anything that has lasting
monumental impact, especially in light of events in our nation.
We need to celebrate the things that made our community strong,
significant, and it should be something for future generations to
learn from. That's why I like the Dubuque Walk of Fame Paul talks
about above.
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Gary Olsen |
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in the forefront of our brains....I would have to agree that we need
to make a statement about these terrorist attacks as a club. Gary
and others have some outstanding ideas to make this event not only
appeal to everyone but also make a more "humanitarian" approach
as a club instead of "community only" approach that has
been taken in the past. EVERYONE in this country has feelings about
this and what a great way to express our grief as well as our good
will about this tragedy. I think that a contribution to this specific
cause would do wonders for what we stand for as a group. |
Dawn B. |
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Gary Olsen has agreed
to draw up some graphics (logos) for some of the ideas to assign a new
look and feel to this event.
The date for this
event is tentatively planned but not locked down for the Saturday following
Valentine's Day. Some arrangements still need to be hammered out with
the facility management with whom we are negotiating (Silver Eagle Events
Center).
Dawn has also contacted
the principal purveyor of wines for this event, and more details are forthcoming.
More details concerning
our progress in various areas will be posted soon. This is only the beginning.
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