The Annual Okanogan Family Faire was last Friday. There were 60+ people in attendance. The meeting was very respectful and held a good vibe.
There were 6 people nominated with two positions open and to alternates open.
So, Strider was voted back in and Phish was voted in as a new board member.
Bluejay and Gene were voted in as alternates in case of a resignation.
The end count is 7 board members with 2 alternates.
There was good discussion from all people in attendance that this was a great year. There were a few bumps along the way, including the stage issues and how to get beyond miscommunication and non communication. The middle road SEEMED to be that people want to hear all the music but not be subjected to it at the far end of the faire. It was communicated by the stage coordinator (who was unable to attend the faire this year as he was having neck surgery) that he has studied the decibel range over the past few years and believes he can keep the sound in a reasonable area. It was also suggested to just angle the stage so it points out toward hwy 20 and not up the hill to the other end of the faire. It was ALSO discussed to help focus music around the hospitality fires in addition to the stage.
There is more to the stage issues but I believe the parties involved need to work that out on their own.
There was also discussion to keep the vision and strategy committee going for this year. Great Idea. When there is an agenda I will post it.
Keep an eye out on www.okanoganfamilyfaire.net ------I REPEAT .net. This website is in the process of being built.
It seems that the changes made at this years faire were successful as far as most parties were concerned. This year I believe we will be refining the implemented changes.
There has been a positive step made ensuring the Okanogan Family Faire is a safe, positive, family event.
If anybody has questions about the meeting please reply to this post or drop me an e-mail.
Thanks
There were 6 people nominated with two positions open and to alternates open.
So, Strider was voted back in and Phish was voted in as a new board member.
Bluejay and Gene were voted in as alternates in case of a resignation.
The end count is 7 board members with 2 alternates.
There was good discussion from all people in attendance that this was a great year. There were a few bumps along the way, including the stage issues and how to get beyond miscommunication and non communication. The middle road SEEMED to be that people want to hear all the music but not be subjected to it at the far end of the faire. It was communicated by the stage coordinator (who was unable to attend the faire this year as he was having neck surgery) that he has studied the decibel range over the past few years and believes he can keep the sound in a reasonable area. It was also suggested to just angle the stage so it points out toward hwy 20 and not up the hill to the other end of the faire. It was ALSO discussed to help focus music around the hospitality fires in addition to the stage.
There is more to the stage issues but I believe the parties involved need to work that out on their own.
There was also discussion to keep the vision and strategy committee going for this year. Great Idea. When there is an agenda I will post it.
Keep an eye out on www.okanoganfamilyfaire.net ------I REPEAT .net. This website is in the process of being built.
It seems that the changes made at this years faire were successful as far as most parties were concerned. This year I believe we will be refining the implemented changes.
There has been a positive step made ensuring the Okanogan Family Faire is a safe, positive, family event.
If anybody has questions about the meeting please reply to this post or drop me an e-mail.
Thanks
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Re: How do you think the Meeting went.
Wed, December 19, 2007 - 10:37 AMI want to say thank you to all the people who attended this meeting. There were ALOT of awesome people in attendance. I really enjoyed listening to everybody's ideas about how to make the faire happen. To come together and refine our ideas was very exciting.
As the stage seems to be a contentious area, I do remember Motorbark Mike (Stage Coordinator/ sound man) asked for ideas from everyone in the room. There were a lot of people that gave their opinion. Mike took in every idea logically. He wants the stage to happen and be an integral part of the faire. He said he could keep an eye on the decibel ranges. AND, Mikkel had a great idea about just pointing the speakers away from the circle. There was only agreement on this topic. The people at the meeting agreed music at the hospitality fires could be supported and enhanced also. Am I repeating myself?? Respect at the stage is also an issue which discussion has not ended yet.
I will try my best not to bring interpersonal politics into my discussions about this faire. I choose not to fall into or help instigate the rumor mill that traditionally happens around this faire. We all have to look into the mirror and ask why certain things happen. In my mirror I see my family.
Peace and love to all.
