A Day in the Life
May 22, 2008 - Well I haven't done very well on my promise to keep everyone posted as to what's going on behind the scenes here at OV. And the reason is. . .well too much is going on. OV has grown so rapidly in the past few seasons that we are really in need of some more staff. So before I tell you what's been happening, if you or someone you know would like a part-time administrative gig in an up and coming arts organization please contact me.
Okay. So this past Saturday we had our gala fundraiser OV11. I must say, it was a fantastic event. Many thanks to all those who helped in its planning, particularly Kathy Kahler (who did a myriad of things), Steven Sutor (who at the 11th hour opened his beautiful home to the event to save us from the vicissitudes of contractors - has there ever been a good one in the history of mankind?), and Karen Hoffman (who engineered a wonderful silent auction). Everyone enjoyed themselves, eating, drinking, and generally being merry, all while helping to support OV. Dare I say it might become an annual event?
On other OV fronts, the season brochure went to the printer on Monday and should be in hand and ready for mailing early next week. Dave Cooper has once again done an amazing job. If you're ever in need of a graphic designer, I can't think of a better one. Subscriptions are being mailed out on a daily basis. And speaking of subscriptions, they are currently on sale so order now and take advantage of savings as well as free exchange privileges. I'm currently also putting together the final members of our 2008-2009 design teams, finalizing contracts with singers, preparing to attend NPAC at the beginning of June, writing donor acknowledgment letters (a pleasurable but time-consuming job), and translating Lord Giovanni. So, must dash but I'm determined to keep this blog thing going. Just a reminder: it would be great to hear from any of you reading this out there. . .hint, hint. As Kelly aka Liam Sullivan says in one of my favorite YouTube videos "I can type too".
See you at the opera. - John Bowen
Okay. So this past Saturday we had our gala fundraiser OV11. I must say, it was a fantastic event. Many thanks to all those who helped in its planning, particularly Kathy Kahler (who did a myriad of things), Steven Sutor (who at the 11th hour opened his beautiful home to the event to save us from the vicissitudes of contractors - has there ever been a good one in the history of mankind?), and Karen Hoffman (who engineered a wonderful silent auction). Everyone enjoyed themselves, eating, drinking, and generally being merry, all while helping to support OV. Dare I say it might become an annual event?
On other OV fronts, the season brochure went to the printer on Monday and should be in hand and ready for mailing early next week. Dave Cooper has once again done an amazing job. If you're ever in need of a graphic designer, I can't think of a better one. Subscriptions are being mailed out on a daily basis. And speaking of subscriptions, they are currently on sale so order now and take advantage of savings as well as free exchange privileges. I'm currently also putting together the final members of our 2008-2009 design teams, finalizing contracts with singers, preparing to attend NPAC at the beginning of June, writing donor acknowledgment letters (a pleasurable but time-consuming job), and translating Lord Giovanni. So, must dash but I'm determined to keep this blog thing going. Just a reminder: it would be great to hear from any of you reading this out there. . .hint, hint. As Kelly aka Liam Sullivan says in one of my favorite YouTube videos "I can type too".
See you at the opera. - John Bowen
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John,
as you know, I'm getting ready for the session on blogging in the arts that I'll be moderating at this years Nat'l Performing Arts Convention and one of the things the panelists and I have been preparing is some thoughts on how to stimulate discussion and interaction on blogs. As you're wondering the same thing these days, I'm tempted to share some of the insights from the session here. When I asked our bloggers the best way to stimulate comments on blogs, they universally replied: "Post comments on other blogs."
I guess when you read and comment on other blogger's posts, they are more likely to read and comment on yours and that, in turn sends their readers your way and vice versa and the conversation blooms...Any other bloggers out there that can confirm or deny that notion? Clayton?
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