Notes from Rootbeer Float Social/Meeting on Aug. 20th & Aug. 31st.
Thanks to everyone that was able to join us at the rootbeer float social! For those of you who weren't able to make it, you will be delighted to know that we have a bunch left over and will be enjoying it at the first meeting (which is not scheduled just yet).
Included in this message:
- Meeting Time(s)
- Group Blog
- Greeting Cards
- First Friday Field Trip(s)
- Oct. Trip
- Career Services
- Membership Information
- Design Studio
Meetings will be held every other Monday at 6 p.m. in Grinstead 311. Occasional meetings will be held on Thursdays at 5 p.m. to catch anyone who can't make the Monday meetings.
One of the first projects of the semester will include starting a group blog. All members (paid & unpaid) will have admin rights and can post whenever they want...when we set it up we'll let you know.
Another project will continue in our tradition of creating original greeting cards for the holiday season and selling them on (and possibly off) campus. Designs are due by (Wed.) Sept. 30 to the AIGA folder on the server. All designs should be formatted to a quarter of a letter size piece of paper. (4.25" x 5.5") They can be horizontal or vertical. We can make more of a profit if these are 1 or 2 color designs, but if your design rocks and needs a 4 color printing job, do it!
All participating members will be asked to sell when the time comes.
As of now, there are not any plans for the 1st First Friday of the semester (Sept 4), but everyone is encouraged to car-pool down to the Crossroads and enjoy the open galleries and night life. We are however, hoping to make some plans with studios, companies, or galleries for the October First Friday. PLEASE make a suggestion of where you want to go...MK12 is on the list. Post your suggestions to the fb group page. ---more details to come, we may just tag along with senior seminar.
Babcock is hoping to get a group together to travel for a few days over the weekend of Oct. 16th. Ideas include L.A., Chicago, NY...let him know if you are interested and where you would want to go.
One of the first events of the year will consist of a "field trip" to our very own Career Services. Anyone who is not already registered should join us. We're going to go as a group during a meeting time (TBA) and a representative will also do a recording so we can post it on the server for anyone to use at any time. If you didn't know we have a Career Services office, or don't know where it is....you need to attend this event. They are a great resource that often goes un-noticed/used.
***MEMBERSHIP***
Word on the street (okay-hallway) is that official membership dues are only
$50 a person payable to "AIGA student group" and due to Babcock by Sept. 15th. If we are unable to get a group of 20 people to pay dues then it goes up to
$75 a person.
Remember: You do not have to pay dues to participate in many of our events on campus. However, AIGA holds many events throughout the year that are free or cheap for members, but are more expensive for non-members. There are also many advantages to paying dues like posting your portfolio/resume on the AIGA website and receiving printed resources and promo materials from AIGA if you are a member. Think about it...if you are a senior-REALLY think about it...this group is where the other professionals network.
Some juniors & seniors expressed interest in getting Megan Pace's plan for a design studio up and running. More information to come. If you are interested in designing, managing, or marketing the AIGA design studio, please come to our next meeting which is still TBA.
Thanx everyone...see you soon!
-Marie Newell
President
