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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Minutes from USITT New England Section Meeting in </SPAN><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Houston</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> & other information.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:date Year="2008" Day="20" Month="3"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">March 20<SUP>th</SUP>, 2008</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Minutes from meeting<o:p></o:p></B></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Addendum #1 financial and membership report<o:p></o:p></B></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Addendum #2 notes from the Regional Section Officers Meetings<o:p></o:p></B></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Addendum #3 minutes from first unofficial TADA meeting (Saturday night at the Flying Saucer Bar in </B><st1:City><st1:place><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Houston</B></st1:place></st1:City><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">)<o:p></o:p></B></LI></OL>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">In attendance:</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Crystal Tiala [Boston College], Mike Katz [MIT], Keith Cornelius [Emerson College], Darlene Anastas [Milton Academy], Anna Labykina [Boston Conservatory],<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>John Forbes [UVM], William Beautyman [Limelight], Eric Cornwell [Southern Connecticut State U.],</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Barbara Craig [Holy Cross], Nathanial Wiessner [Williams College], Cosmo Catalano [Williams College], Mary Pfister [Williams College], Jeni Anderman [Goodspeed Musicals], Don Hirsch [Don Hirsch Design Studio], John Devlin [St. Michaels College], Susanna Brown [Tufts University], Rafael Jaen [Emerson College], Toni Elliot [Bridgewater State], Gary Mitchell [Limelight], Sue Picinich [U of Southern Maine], Michael Cottom [University of Massachusetts, Amherst]</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Handout:</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The group was provided with a hand-out of the years past activities to read. This is the same form that was sent out on the list serve before the conference.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The handout also included a financial and membership report from Ron Dallas. To summarize:</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>last year overall we lost $418.57 to leave our bank account at $3, 235.98</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>membership</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">o<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>we have 24 total paid members<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(see <A href="http://www.usittne.org/"><FONT color=#800080>www.usittne.org</FONT></A>) for membership information or see addendum #1 below. </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">o<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>Of the 24 members there are 17 individual, 2 organizations, 1 sponsor, 2 student, and 1 student volunteer. </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Regular Annual meetings:</P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">USITT national conference</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">Annual BBQ in August</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in">new:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>KCACTF Region 1 at end of January</LI></OL>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Discussion:</P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">Darlene inquired about software that would be useful for students to have at the high school level.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Suggestions were Vectorworks, AutoCAD,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>any scheduling or report generating software, PhotoShop</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">Facebook:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Now that USITT NE has a Facebook group, all faculty should require their students to post at least one item on it.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Theater related projects are particularly welcome. </LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">William Beautyman proposed creating a workshop for<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>trouble shooting for dimming and control<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There was general interest for this item. </LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">A brief discussion ensued about sound system software:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Q-Lab and SFX</LI>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">The list serve is grossly underused here.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If people are throwing items away, be sure to post on the listserve in case anyone wants them. </LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">A committee was formed to work on a props database so we can all see items found in each others storage to rent/borrow depending on the institutions policy. </LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">Currently an extensive database is too costly to maintain but it may be possible to at least list the major items or items that could be of particular interest.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Milton</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName>Academy</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>, for example, has a large selection of swords and armor. </LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">The committee will comprise of :</LI></OL></OL>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -1.5in; mso-list: l2 level3 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.5in; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN>iii.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Michael Cottom [<st1:place><st1:PlaceType>University</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName>Massachusetts</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>]</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -1.5in; mso-list: l2 level3 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.5in; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN>iv.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Keith Cornelius [Emerson] could provide a student to help with inventory</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -1.5in; mso-list: l2 level3 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.5in; mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN>v.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Michael Katz [MIT] is in charge of coordinating the database format</P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">These items should include major items of interest and who to contact.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This will Allow more people to share resources</LI></OL>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><U>Student groups:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></U>Eric Cornwell is interested in starting a student chapter.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Currently there is only one student chapter in <st1:place>New England</st1:place> and that is the <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Pingree</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> in <st1:place><st1:City>South Hamilton</st1:City>, <st1:State>MA</st1:State></st1:place>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Sponsor is Neal Truesdale<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>email:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><A href="mailto:ntruesdale@pingree.org">ntruesdale@pingree.org</A><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>President is Matt Rubin email:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><A href="mailto:mrubin@pingree.org">mrubin@pingree.org</A></
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><U>NETC: </U><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We have not been involved in NETC for many years.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Darlene offered to have a USITT NE table at NETC for us.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Darlene, please contact <st1:City><st1:place>Crystal</st1:place></st1:City> (<A href="mailto:tiala@mindspring.com">tiala@mindspring.com</A>) about a month or two before the event and I will have materials and swag sent to you for the event.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Many thanks.</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><U>Annual BBQ:</U>We are discussing moving the BBQ in August to a new location like a park.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Some suggestions include:</LI>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">Darlenes Farm in Lakesville</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Sturbridge</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">Western Mass to combine with seeing the new theaters there</LI></OL>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">Theaters we may want to tour:</LI>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">New theaters in <st1:place><st1:City>Pittsfield</st1:City>, <st1:State>MA</st1:State></st1:place></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">Award winning theater in <st1:place><st1:City>Bodoin</st1:City>, <st1:State>Maine</st1:State></st1:place></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">New theaters in <st1:City><st1:place>Boston</st1:place></st1:City></LI></OL>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">The question arose, why are you members?</LI>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">it is a support group</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">networking</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">learning long term problem solving skills</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">discussion at how people manage their lives or survive in theater</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">academic advancement</LI></OL>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in"><U>Technicians and Designers Anonymous<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>[TADA] </U> proposed by Keith Cornelius:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We should form and support a committee of the whole named Technicians and Designers Anonymous (TADA), which meets regularly, say once a month, to provide help and encouragement to the members....It would follow the familiar format: someone gets up and says, "Hi, my \name is ---, and I work backstage." I'm still working on ideas for the 7, 8, 10, 12, or, more likely, 13 steps. But after we recite those we'd all have just a bit too much to drink....Okay, this is just a repackaging of the idea that we might just prefer to meet now and then for a beer, but maybe it has humorous potential. :-)</LI>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in">Local TADA meetings should be created locally throughout <st1:place>New England</st1:place>. </LI></OL>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">The Costume Society of America could get USITT together:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Headed by Sue Picinich [USM]</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">Michael Katz is going to check on how to attach a calendar to the Facebook group so people could post their productions or events.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in">The listserve is underused. Please feel free to post jobs, props or other resources.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></LI></OL>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Send checks or inquiries to: <BR>Ron Dallas <BR>63 Everett Street<BR>Arlingtion, MA 02474<BR>PHONE: (617) 422-2585 <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 2"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">FAX: (617) 422-2801 <BR>EMAIL: <A href="MAILTO:%20ron@dallas-family.com">ron@dallas-family.com</A><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">INDIVIDUAL......$15.00 <BR>STUDENT............$5.00 <BR>ORGANIZATON..$50.00 <BR>SPONSOR..........$100.00<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">**Being a member of the national organization does not automatically make you a member of the region.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Also, you may be a member of the regional section without becoming a member of the national organization. <o:p></o:p></P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">USITT will continue to provide free registration for up to three student design/tech students to go to the national conference.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is up to us to decide who these students will be.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Rafael Jaen began the process last year but we never carried it through to fruition so so far we have not taken advantage of this opportunity.</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">There was a discussion on how conference locations are decided and it was clear how difficult the process can be.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They are working hard on keeping it affordable and with enough room for us.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is a daunting task.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It was suggested that this information be posted on the USITT website. </LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">There is a business group looking at creating a new model for the USITT organization.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They hope to vitalize the region sections more and build more bridges to professionals.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The report should come out over the summer.</LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">USITT will be moving its website server and will be hiring someone to maintain it, which should make changes faster and easier. </LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">It was suggested that a fact sheet for chairs be created and put on the website for basic information on how to be a chair.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></LI>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in">There is a board retreat on Tuesday afternoon of the conference next year.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>USITT will pay for up to two officers hotel room Tuesday night if they attend this retreat.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If any officers are willing to go, please let me know. <o:p></o:p></LI></OL>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U>Addendum #3 </U>minutes from first unofficial TADA meeting (Saturday night at the Flying Saucer Bar in </B><st1:City><st1:place><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Houston</B></st1:place></st1:City><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">)<o:p></o:p></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center>TADA Of USITT-NE, </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><st1:City><st1:place>Boston</st1:place></st1:City> Chapter</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><st1:date Year="2008" Day="23" Month="3">3/23/08</st1:date></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in">Present:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Cornelius, Katz, Labykina, Phelps, Tiala</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in">Absent: D. Corum, G. Sense</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in">Committee met on the upper floor of The Flying Saucer, <st1:place><st1:City>Houston</st1:City>, <st1:State>TX</st1:State></st1:place>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in">At some point it was noted that an adequate quorum existed to allow the committee to conduct business.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Motion was made to discuss the need for "steps" (up to 39, perhaps), or "affirmations," to be read or recited at future meetings of TADA.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Unanimous consent was asked for--and generally appeared to be given--that this meeting be considered "for brainstorming only," and that no formal action be taken without significant further review.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Following is a listing of most proposals that were not summarily rejected by the recording secretary:</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">1)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Guess what happened
(at my theatre)?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">2)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>My self-esteem is in no way proportional to my paycheck.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">a.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>My self-esteem vastly exceeds what might be expected given my paycheck
.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">b.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>My paycheck in no way reflects the great value of my work</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">3)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Keep your shirt on.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">4)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Can't see it from my house.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">5)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Time is not my enemy.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">6)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>It's only a school play.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">7)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>"Good, quick, cheap et cetera"</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">8)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Time is my friend.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">9)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Due dates--now what?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">10)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Budgets--what's up with that?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">11)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Paint is an acceptable cosmetic.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">12)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>At any given time the line may already be behind you.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">13)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Geekiness is anti-aphrodisiacal.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">a.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Now what?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level2 lfo6; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">b.<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>What's up with that?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">14)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Sawdust is an aphrodisiac.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">15)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Sawdust is not [undecipherable squiggles]</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">16)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Luck?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">17)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>I'm not going to play that game.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">18)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Murphy's Law--what's next?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">19)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Youth--wasted on the young.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">20)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Black will do until we find something darker.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">21)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Now what?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">22)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>What's next?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">23)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Huh?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">24)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Remind me never to sit next to ________.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">25)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Oh, it's a parabola
ellipse
ovoid
sine curve
.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">26)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>We cannot adjourn until our sides hurt from laughter.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">27)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>Will this be funny when we're sober?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">28)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>WTF?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>WTFWYT/WTFWIT?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">29)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>I gave you that information already/in the first place.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">30)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>What integrity?</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">31)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>I've never been there but I love it. [Offered by a non-member]</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">32)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>It hurts.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">33)<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN>It didn't work last time, but who knows?</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Committee adjourned without motion but with apparently unanimous desire to reconvene at some point in the not-too-distant future.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Respectfully submitted,</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Keith Cornelius</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center>You had to be there to understand
. So don't miss the next one.</P>
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<DIV>Crystal Tiala</DIV>
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