[Organizers] Organizers Digest, Vol 33, Issue 7

Emily Addison emilyladdison at gmail.com
Tue Aug 22 09:31:39 PDT 2017 

Lots of good feedback including the spelling error!
The images were really hard for us to alter so I doubt we'll do more there.
But will play with the text and see what happens.
Thanks!
:) Emily

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> With regard to Greg?s comments, I second all of them but particularly the
> full justified text which from graphic design standpoint is not a great
> choice and makes the text notably more difficult to read. (This has been a
> problem from the original design of the poster some years ago).
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> I would strongly suggest using left-justified text in most places for even
> spacing between words and rely on the backgrounds shading and graphics to
> define the shape of your columns.
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> > On Aug 16, 2017, at 12:31 PM, Greg Allan via Organizers <
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> > Great Share!
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> > Thanks so much. There is a contra coming up that I'm organizing for a
> very safety/oppression sensitive group. I will print this and make it
> available for that event. Perfect Timing!
> >
> > Looking it over, there are some typos and some other constructive
> criticisms:
> >
> > - orange citation text at the top left: Linky instead of Lindy.
> > - Justified text looks awkward all over the poster, like the word
> "personal" in the leftmost column, second paragraph, followed by an awkward
> looking "bow         out"; rightmost column first paragraph. Though I
> realize some of these may have been on purpose, like the words "space" and
> apologize" in the next-to-rightmost column, third paragraph.
> > - Perhaps a few more images of contra-esque dancers, rather than
> singular individuals? I'd like to see that.
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> > Thanks again,
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> > Greg
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> > Hi All,
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> > We just finished developing our own version of a contra etiquette poster
> > here in Ottawa so I wanted to share!
> >
> > We got permission to edit the original lindy hop poster as so did lots of
> > thinking about what different messaging and wording we wanted.  I think I
> > remember even asking this list for ideas.
> >
> > Anyway, we sent the poster out via email/facebook to our community last
> > week and response so far is good! We will be posting it in our hall
> (along
> > with our code of conduct) and have copies for folks to take home.
> Hopefully
> > a fun, informative and proactive way to share ideas for positive
> > interaction.
> > :)
> > see attached.
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> > Curious as to what you all think!
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> > Emily in Ottawa
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> Subject: [Organizers] Welcoming dances
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> Hi Organizers!
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> We just had a FABULOUS Balance the Bay weekend in San Francisco last
> weekend.  We are so pleased to get many comments saying how welcoming and
> friendly the dance felt to new or out of area dancers.
>
> I?d love to hear what you are doing to make your local dances or weekends
> more welcoming?
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> Here?s some of what we did:
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> 1. We did not gender balance (and it turned out fine, though the Bay Area
> has a large number of dancers who can dance both roles)
>
> 2. We offered stickers to put on name buttons at checkin to anyone who
> wanted to self-identify that they were new to this dance weekend.  Then we
> had a sign on the wall indicating to everyone that we should especially
> welcome those with the stickers & consider asking them to dance.  We also
> asked the caller to remind dancers to dance with folks they don?t know.
>
> 3. We provide a buffet dinner on Sat eve, so folks have more opportunity
> to socialize together.
>
> 4. Many in the community are supporting inclusive dancing by NOT booking
> ahead.   Many dancers said that it was a relief not to have to scramble for
> a parter right after each dance.  They could get some water, come back and
> always find dancers available.
>
> 5. We offered child care with a family sharing their care giver with other
> families who signed up.   We had a donation box for anyone in the community
> to support having child care at the dance.   We also organically had a
> couple family dances during the breaks with dancer musicians and even a 5
> year old new caller, who called his own choreography!
>
> 6. We printed some of the BIDA (Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates)
> safety signs and put them around the dance hall.
>         https://www.jefftk.com/p/bida-signs <https://www.jefftk.com/p/
> bida-signs>
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> 7.  We had a ?dancer connection? large wall paper that allowed dancers to
> connect, offer meals together, etc.   We also had a ride share board for
> offers or needs.
>
> 8. We had our most welcoming volunteers at the front table on Friday
> evening.  Greeting dancers by name and handing them their name buttons when
> possible.
>
> I?m sure there?s more, but that?s what comes to mind.  I?d love to hear
> what you do at your dances?
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> Claire Takemori
> Dance Caller
> South Bay Contra Organizer
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