Group 5 Service Learning Project Wiki
Submitted by eplough on Tue, 06/10/2008 - 13:29.
This wiki is for Weber's Group 5 to use during the Service Learning project. This wiki can be used for any purpose that the group wants. It will not be graded in any way.
Anyone in the group may edit this page. The "Revisions" link above (next to "Edit") should allow you to see changes to this page. You may also make comments and attach files (drafts, for example). Be careful not to delete this page. When you are ready to edit, erase this text and begin.
PHIL------------------>>>>> Since I'm the first one to write on this page, I'm not going to delete the instructions. I thought I might try to contact everyone here first because this seems like the easiest and everyone can see it. I"m not sure what other people want to do, but if you want this to be the main form of communication that seems like it would work well. I'm sure most of us has AIM or Ichat, something along those lines, and I know we can do group chats with that, so that might be an option too if we need it. Feel free to post any contact info you feel comfortable with. My contact information is: E-mail: pgoulet@purdue.edu AIM: bibbles10504 PHIL<<<<------------------ From Nicole - It doesn't matter to me how we communicate. Somebody in the class mentioned using the facebook messages which you can attach everybody to and works well. I'm really up for anything. email: nvandele@purdue.edu aim: ladybugs91286 -Nicole --------> I also think that Nick is not in this class anymore. I have not seen any posts or blogs from him lately, so it looks like there might only be 3 of us in our group.<-------------
Contact Information
It doesn't matter to me how we communicate either. I am comfortable with using Wiki, Facebook, AIM, email, or some other form of communication. What ever is comfortable for evereyone else. My email is mjthrush@purdue.edu and my AIM is mjthrush. If need be, you can even call me at 260-553-0179. Just so you guys know my schedule, I work from 7 to 3:30 central time. Even though I am at work at those times, I do check this website periodically. I am completely free after work. I will make sure I am always signed in on AIM after work and will constantly check this website. I plan on making myself as available as possible.
Nick Neumann
Nick Neumann has dropped English 420Y, so your group will have only three members. This will have a few side effects:
Please let me know if you have questions or concerns.
We've started to use the
We've started to use the Wiki and it seems like it will work fairly well. AIM is also helpful.
I just tried to contact Nicole via e-mail and told her to check the Wiki so hopefully we can get the gantt chart started.
Thanks for posting your work schedule, that is very helpful, I wish I could do the same, but my schedule changes daily, and a lot of work I do is with an "on call" schedule, so I can be free one minute and busy the next. Michael, I'm not sure if you want to get started on the gantt chart or not, if you do that would be awesome. Today I am busy from 4pm-12am, and tomorrow I work from 9:30am-1:30pm, and 5pm-11pm.
I can either let you know what tasks you can put me on the schedule for, or you can just pick them for me. Either way is fine. If you don't want to make the schedule that's ok too, and i'll start working on it.
when i'm home i'm usually on AIM, and my phone is always on me (914) 261-8013
My Schedule
My work schedule changes everyday so it will be difficult for me to tell you guys when I would be readily available to work on the project. I am usually home by 6pm Eastern Time everyday and I can usually check my email account and this wiki page while at work if emergencies or something important comes up. You can also call my phone if you need to get in touch with me. (812) 431-4918
Nicole VanDeLeest
Gantt Chart
Now that we are done with the Corporate Communication Project, how do you guys envision starting the Service Learning Project? Where do we begin?
Gantt chart
I was looking over the calendar. And our Gantt chart is due tomorrow night. I still have not heard from Nicole who is also in our group, so I will try sending her an e mail and see where she is.
We need to have the gantt chart done by tomorrow night. (I'm on eastern time). I found this gantt chart online from http://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/excel-gantt-chart.html and we could probably use it as a sample or template and fill in the blanks where needed. I have attached the file to this post. Does anyone have any ideas of what they want to do in particular or what will work with their schedule? Maybe we can have one person in charge of making the chart, and everyone could submit what they want to do and when?
Saying that, does anyone want to be the one to make the gantt chart?
Tasks to do
http://www.digitalparlor.org/su08/plough1/servicelearning that is the link of the different tasks and due dates that needs to be accomplished:
Gantt chart
Group activity reports (3 of them, 1 due at the end of each week)
Individual work blogs (need to be completed by everyone)
Group drafts (someone can write the initial draft and we can pass it around and make corrections?)
Group peer review (done by everyone)
Final draft
Individual assessment (done by all)
I can't edit my replies
So for some reason I cant edit my replies (which is pretty annoying) so i'll just make adjustments here.
1. We have heard from Nicole (sorry Nicole), so that's all good.
So yea, everything else I said in the few other replies I posted.
Gantt Chart
I will be completely honest with you two. I absolutely despise excel and everything that is associated with it. I could easily spend hours working on the gantt chart and it might not look that good. So if either of you are good at excel and wouldn't mind doing this part, I would be especially happy, but if neither of you are good with excel or have the time to do it I can try my hardest on it. I wouldn't mind doing the group activity reports. I could actually make the reports, email them to both of you and if you want any corrections made then we can do that. I also thought since there are 3 group reports due that each of us could just do one or one of us could just do all 3. I wouldn't mind doing the drafts either. Really I would be willing to do the group reports or drafts. Let me know what you guys think about the gantt chart and who would like to do that.
Nicole VanDeLeest
Gantt Chart
I am good at excel so If you don't mind, I can make the gantt chart. The only problem is, I can't start it till when I get off work at 3:30 (Central Time) tomorrow. If that is ok, I can finish it by 6:30 central time and then send it to your guys and you can look it over and let me know if any corrections need to be made. I can then send it in after that.
Gantt chart
That would be awesome if you could make the gantt chart, I work all day tomorrow so probably wouldn't have much do it. I'm willing to do what ever for the project, so just assign me the tasks you want. I like Nicole's idea about us each doing one report, I think that would work out well.
When you do the gantt chart, if you could post it on here or e-mail it then we could look it over. That would probably work really well.
Thanks
Gantt chart
I just realized that there are actually 4 group reports due (one for week 5, 6, 7 & 8 ) so I'm not sure if you would just want to assign one of us to be incharge of that or what. I won't be able to check my email today until about 6:OO Eastern Time because I will be out driving and such all day for work so I will not be by a computer. I will check my email or this website as soon as I get home though!
Nicole VanDeLeest
Gantt chart
I also realized that we should also assign research about the company/theatre we are making a brochure for. We should probably include this on the chart. I feel that whoever makes the drafts should do most of the research and everybody else can do a bit too. I don't have a problem with doing a lot of research and writing the drafts. Thanks for taking on the Gantt chart!
Nicole VanDeLeest
Activity report
I was looking on the calendar and it says that an activity report is due Sunday at the end of each week. Do we submit one activity report per group or do we each e-mail one to him?
If it's 1 per group, then maybe we could each do one and that could be put on the gantt chart as well.
Gantt Chart Pre Submission
Attached is the Gantt Chart. I wanted to show you guys before I officially submitted it.
What Do You Think?
Let me know what you guys think as soon as possible. I put it on a PDF because I felt that it looked nicer. You can still zoom in and out so if the print is small just zoom in.
Awesome job!
Thanks so much for doing that, it looks really good and will be easy to follow. I also like how things are due slightly before th class due date.
Chart
I really like the chart and I feel it is easy to read. I like how you included both charts and how everything is due one day earlier then what is posted on the class page.
Nicole VanDeLeest
Gantt Chart is Officially Posted
Just so everyone knows, the Gantt chart is officially posted. If you notice a mistake before midnight that you want corrected, contact me by phone (260-553-0179). I don't plan on being by the computer all night and that will be the best way of contacting me. I will also send you the excel version of the Gantt chart in case you need it.
Slight Problem with the Gantt chart
It's really not a big deal, but I was looking at the calendar for the class and the gantt chart you made. On Wednesday, our group document draft 1 is due, and on the top half of the gantt chart it says that I'll put together the group project and submit it, but then on the bottom half of the chart it says Nicole will. Either way works for me, but if you could clarify that, it would be helpful.
Thanks!
Gantt Chart Update
Attached is an update to the Gantt chart. It was pointed out to me that there were a few mistakes so I changed them. You can see the changes in the attachment. If you have any problems with who is in charge of what just let me know. We'll try to fix it as a group.
Group Document draft 1
So after looking at the gantt chart, I noticed that we have to start to figure out what should be a part of the group document draft 1. Based on my understanding of the project we're making a brochure for this theater group.
I was thinking that the brochure could be folded into 3rds, so there would be 6 panels in total (double sided). I also think we should include: Cover panel with theater group name and logo, synopsis of the group, overview of the show itself, major actors, pictures?, contact info., color scheme?
Does anyone else have any suggestions for the group document?
Group Document Draft 1
There are two documents that are needed from our group:
1. First, we need a BROCHURE. This brochure is sent out each fall with the Tantalus Theatre Group fundraiser letters. They also pass them out at shows and special events as well as give them to potential donors and audience members.
2. We will also need TWO FLYERS. "Dreadful Penny's Exquisite Horrors" is going to two Fringe Festivals in August. One show is in Minnesota and one in New York City. Each flyer should include a distinct show-related image, company logo, company name, and the pertinent information about the performances. They need two flyers because they have two sets of dates and locations. The general look can be the same but the flyers must have city specific information.
To sum up, we need a brochure and two flyers. I did not realize that we need a flyer so I did not put that into our Gantt chart. I will update that once I know who is doing what.
My suggestion is that we have Phil put together the brochure as planned and either Nicole or I could put together the flyer. I think only one person should put together the flyers even though there are two, because they will be the same other than the dates and location. What do you guys think? Nicole, do you want me to put together the flyers or do you want to put the flyers together?
All of the above information is on the Service Learning Project Details page (http://www.digitalparlor.org/su08/plough1/node/116). On that page, you can also find a zip file with old photos, the company logo, and old flyers and brochures. Although example brochures and flyers are given, we need to completely redesign and update them. They are a great start though. You might also want to look at the Tantalus Theatre Group's Style Guide. This can also be found on the Service Learning Project Details page.
Flyers
I would be able to work on the flyers, no problem there!
Nicole VanDeLeest
Flyers
That would be great. If you need any help let me know. Like I said early, there are examples on the website in the zip file. Right now I am looking up information for Phil. If you need me to do the same or do something else, let me know. In the meantime I will update the Gantt chart and post it again on our wiki. It is ok to update the Gantt chart and other documents because they are not graded till the final draft is posted at the end. Until then, they are all rough drafts. So if you guys ever need to update anything, feel free. Just send the updated version to everyone or post it on the wiki.
Information to Include on Brochure
I like all of the things you listed to include on the brochure. You might want to include the mission statement as well. I don't know if you need to include an overview of the show itself. That is what the flyer is for. In the project details it says the brochure is a "general information brochure." Contact info would be good. If you look at the old brochures you might want to use similar color schemes. Those might be the colors that they always use. If that is the case, we wouldn't want to change that now.
Stuff for the brochure
So i'm currently looking for a few things for the brochure and I'll post them on here as I think of them.
Reviews for the group
If you could find some reviews for the theater group that would be awesome. I'm incorporating a "review" section in the brochure
Reviews
I will look for some reviews.
Ok, just post them here when
Ok, just post them here when you get them.
Below is a link to a review
Below is a link to a review for the theatre group. on this website their are other reviews about them. At the bottom of this website their are some comments you could quote. They are under "About Tantalus Theatre Group."
http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/forums/1157/dreadful-pennys-exquisite-ho...
Donations?
Anyone want to write a prompt for getting donations?
Donations Prompt
I can write the prompt for donations.
Awesome, post that when you
Awesome, post that when you have it done
Mission statement
I'm thinking about keeping the mission statement the same. From what I read it seems pretty good and gets the point across.
Mission Statement is Good
Currently, I like the mission statement as it is. I think you can leave it like that.
One more panel needs to be filled
There is one more panel that needs to be filled, and i'm not sure what to put. I mentioned earlier about an overview of the shows, but the pamphlets are going to cover that. If you have a suggestion of what to put, reply to this post
Not Sure Yet
I'm not sure yet, but I will let you know when I think about it more.
Group Activity Report
Nicole, how is the group activity report coming along? Have you sent it to Mr. Plough? I think it is supposed to be sent as a 250 word professional email. I'm just curious and making sure it is getting done. If you could also copy Phil and I in that email that would be great. Thanks a lot for your help and hard work.
Any comments about the brocure so far?
Here is the outside of the brochure... it is still in rough draft form, so don't pay attention to the stuff in neon green, that stuff wont be there when it's done. If you have any input feel free to post it here. (And it looks a little squished in the PDF because it's trying to fit it all on the screen
Brochure and Flyer Feedback
I think both the resume and brochure look great! We have to remember that they are only rough drafts so don't worry about them too much yet. Just do the best you can.
I only have one suggestion for the brochure. I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think it is squished together because it is trying to fit the document into one page on the PDF. I printed it out and it was still squished together. I could be wrong though. Maybe if you put it in landscape instead of portrait. Other than that I think it looks great. The only other thing I could think of to add was the story of Tantalus. I will have the donation prompt to you by tomorrow at 6:30. Sorry I could not get it to you sooner, but I got caught up in some things at home and could not get started.
As for the flyer, I was impressed. It was different than what you normally see but professional at the same time. I think different is good. That will set us apart from other groups. The only thing I thought could be improved was the length. I think we should try to fit it on one page. I think it would be appropriate to make the page bigger than 8.5" by 11". Maybe you could make it 11" by 17". Most flyers for plays, concerts, and shows are bigger than 8.5" by 11" anyway. What do you guys think?
Gantt Chart
I forgot to mention, but I will get the Gantt chart updated and posted tomorrow as well. This way we will all be up to date on what is going on.
Enlarging Flyer
Enlarging the flyer is a good idea, but would that be something we do or would it be something the company does? I can work on that for the next draft for sure though. Did you try printing it out or not, I know it's a lot of black ink so it doesn't bother me you don't.
Nicole VanDeLeest
Size
I think that it would be something the company does. Just choose to print it on a bigger piece of paper. Seems like it would be pretty easy
squished
yea I dono, when i'm working on it on my computer it looks fine. When i submit it i'll submit the PDF and the jpeg file. so then we can work on it with out it being all squished. If you have a link to the story could you post that too?
I'm working from 5pm -12am tonight but i'll get that donations part on there
quotes about the show
Also, if someone could find another quote about the show that would be good too
Donation Prompt
Attached is the donation prompt I promised. I kept some of it the same as the old one, but I reworded some of it as well. Let me know what you think?
Updated Gantt Chart
I have attached an updated Gantt chart. Let me know if anything is wrong with it.
The Story of Tantalus
Below is the link to the Story of Tantalus.
http://www.tantalustheatre.org/section/About/
First draft of Brochure
Here it is... comments?
I still need to get more quotes about the show.