Week 11

This week I've been really getting ready for the event. Not that I haven't before, but i'm putting the final touches on everything. Monday and Tuesday I attempted to reach out to those that said they would give us something on the phone. I then received two declines and still no answer from the other two. Its unfortunate because I still feel that something is missing from the audience winners. Since our Visionary winner has now become our Narrative winner- I am going to give his super 8 film kits away to an audience film winner so at least theres that.

This week I've made a new spreadsheet- with just this years donors. I also made a new tab that explains the status of their donation. I am responsible for making my own certificate for several of them and there are still a couple that are in the process of mailing it to me. This has been helpful as I want to make sure the presentation of the awards are as pretty as they can be! I also want to get fun grammy style envelopes to put the "winners" names in. This way it will be fun to open the and find out with everyone for a more surprise way:) Looking forward to giving them away!

Hours this week:
Meeting- 2 Hours
Time calling- 2 Hours
Time organizing/printing- 5 Hours

Week 10

Visions this week was very important. I've been so concerned with reaching this $6,000 goal that it stressed me out a bit. I was able to call and email many people and it paid off. I was still a bit nervous to present wednesday since I knew I only had $3,400. It was such a relief to hear that the $6,000 is just something we are aiming for and not make or break. I was really happy to present and it couldn't have gone better. It is a bit scary that there are only a couple weeks left, but as long as I can try my hardest, I hope I'll be able to get as close to that $6,000 as possible!

I can't wait for the festival. Its getting closer and closer and I'm so proud of everyone. I love how this class/Festival has run. Everyone is willing to help each other and I can't wait for the day to finally come!

Time Calling: 3 hours Total
Time Emailing: 5 hours Total
Meeting time: 1 hr. & 1/2 Total

Week 9

This week started off a little discouraging. I had Emailed a lot of people before leaving for Spring Break so I was hopeful to have responses after returning. This was not the case, so the beginning of the week was a bit upsetting and I attempted to call and email festivals and businesses again. I left many messages, got a couple solid No's and some maybes. I've been getting stressed since the festival isn't that far away and I am very far from the $6,000 amount. I recently just received a festival pass in New York as well as another donation so this has been a relief and the motivation I needed to continue on! I'm hoping as long as I continue to think positively and contact as many as I can, I'll be able to to reach close to the goal that was set!

Hours reasearching, contacting & calling this past week: 6hrs.
Meeting Time: 1 Hr. & 30 Min.

Week 8

Spring Break!