Walldog Steering Committee
MINUTES
7/11/07
Present: Mark Hinds, Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Ray Carron, Carole Bersin, and Karen Heegaard
Presentation by Bersin on meet in Algoma. Key points:
Illinois meet planned for September 08 which means we will be in July ‘08
Some Walldoggers expressed interest in Minneapolis meet—potential project leads identified
Walldoggers getting more “officialâ€â€”creating a packet of materials for “what it takes to bring the Walldogs to your townâ€. Insurance specified as a concern by Walldoggers, as well as transportation costs for lead artists.
Algoma was good model of community working alongside Walldoggers—need to explore how this was achieved more—Hinds will discuss this and other notes with Dave, the Algoma organizer.
Decision:
Walldogs on Nicollet will meet weekend before Hudson in July 2008.
Linnes-Robinson presented the event proposal for 2007. Since writing up the task list earlier in the day she had been having second–thoughts about the capacity of the Walldog Steering Committee to pull-off the street dance. At her request, it was agreed by those present to remove this event from the 2007 list and shoot for it in 2008. Instead a “kegger†may be held at Hinds house as a fundraiser for the Walldogs, and we can do something more simple on site to encourage people to come view the mural in progress such as scope ice cream or serve drinks. The group was enthusiastic about the Harvest Breakfast idea (Linnes-Robinson will pursue seeing if this is compliance with the Farmers’ Market rules) and the Eating for Art event. The Event Group will craft a request for businesses and solicit participation.
A brief conversation was held regarding the La Princessa mural and its trolley theme. Linnes-Robinson shared photos of other Walldog murals that captured train images and Hinds referred to a new book that was just published about trolleys. Bersin will have a draft design by July 23 to present to La Princessa’s owner. If approved, Linnes-Robinson will take it to the City and it can be used for promotional materials (including both organizations newsletters) if finalized by August 6.
The meeting was adjourned.
Minutes provided by Linnes-Robinson, 7/16/07.