Tech Newsletter - Crew for May 6

Wednesday Service - T-minus two to go

This is the second to last Wednesday service of the season. Please be here
at 6:15 pm to serve. And don't miss the Ice Cream Social after next week's
final service!

McLane Middle School Awards Ceremony - Thursday May 3

I could still use a couple people for this Thursday's McLane ceremony. We
need a full crew in order to do IMAG for the event. Please e-mail or call to
sign up. Call time is 6:30 pm.

Crew For Sunday May 6 - Confirmation Sunday (Team A)

Michael M. and I will be unavailable this Sunday due to confirmation Sunday.
I will be participating in the confirmation service and such with Michael as
my faith friend. If everyone who is on the team can stay to serve at 11:00,
it would be appreciated. We just need one or two more for the morning.

* Producer/Video Director: Jared
* Lighting Director: Help!
* CG: Jay
* Cameras: Ralph and Cory and HELP!

Vacation Bible School

And don't forget about Vacation Bible School, July 9-13!

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Special Tech Opportunities

McLane Middle School Video Crew

McLane Middle School is holding their annual Awards Ceremony in our
Sanctuary on Thursday May 3. Since it is a full house for this event, they
have requested that we have IMAG on the side screens (That is, to have live
cameras of what is happening). They will also have a "PowerPoint"
presentation for walk-in. If you can help at this event with cameras, please
be here no later that 6:30 pm, May 3. I also would like to turn this into a
fund-raiser by selling DVDs of the events to parents, etc (pending approval
by the necessary people). But that will require a full crew. Please e-mail
me if you can help!

Spring Sound Seminars

Robin will be having a series of 4 different classes covering the main
aspects of sound mixing for music groups. Please sign up on the clipboard in
the music dept. hallway (across from Desi's office) or e-mail me. They will
be Saturdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 1pm til ??. Come and learn the new
board! I believe that is is highly recommended that you attend them in
order, but not necessary.

* Class #1

* Signal Path and routing
* Layout and sections
* Gain Structure
* Robin's Law

* Class #2

* Frequencies and tones
* Placement and dimension
* Mixing is Art

* Class #3

* External devices/processors
* Tricks n' treats
* Mixing with ears and head

* Class #4

* Do It!!! With a real band!

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Tech Crews and News for Sunday April 29

This Sunday, April 29, is Team C

Please be here promptly at 7:30 for talk through. Jerry will be giving the
message.

* Lighting Director: Susan
* Video Director: Katie
* Cameras: Jason (no 11), Cameron (no 11)
* CG: Jay

Also, please remember to sign up for:

* McLane Awards Ceremony - Thursday May 3rd, 6:15 Call Time
* Vacation Bible School - July 9-13, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
* Summer Rotation - Let me know when your vacations are.

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Technical Arts Special Report!

Here are some upcoming service opportunities. Please consider serving for them if you can. Also, please check you summer vacation schedule and let me know about your summer availability.

Membership Class, Sunday April 29, 11 AM

Please help promote the Technical Arts at the membership class. Show people that anyone can serve in Technical Arts.

McLane Middle School Awards Ceremony - Thursday May 3rd, 6:00 Call Time

This is a big event! Last year it was standing room only. I would like a full crew for this; we want to be able to do IMAG, and make DVDs available for parents. There also may be some video or "PowerPoint" presentations to play back.
Summer Stuff!

July 1 Service

We will need a full crew for this event. We are tentatively going to have only one service. This will be a special team event, with extra crew. Rehearsals would be Monday and Tuesday (June 25 & 26) at 7:00 pm, and Wednesday June 27 at 7:30 pm.

Vacation Bible School - July 9-13, 8 am - 12:30-ish

Please consider volunteering with Technical Arts for VBS this year. We need lights, CG, and even cameras for the opening and closing sessions each day. In addition, we will be shooting footage of all the fun on campus each day, and compiling "dailies." Parents will be able to pre-order copies of this to help support the Technical Arts. A great chance to learn to shoot and edit.

Don't forget the Blog!

And remember, you can always check the archive of e-mails at the blog!
http://technicalarts.blogspot.com

News and Crew for Sunday April 22

Please read all information:

Wednesday April 18 - Wednesday service

Please come and attend or help out with the service.

Crew for April 22 (Team C) Only need help at 8 am due to Children's services. I will need to be at all three, but if anyone would like to mentor a child at the other two services, Shelly and I would appreciate it.

• Lighting: Sue
• Video Director: Katie
• Cameras: Jason and Cameron
• CG: Jay

April 29 Membership Class - I would like one (or a few) volunteers to attend the new member class during 11 am on April 29 to recruit some volunteers. Just let people know how easy it is to learn.

Summer Schedule - I have already started to work on the summer schedule (June-August). Please plan your vacations and let me know when they are. I realize that I may need to create "custom" schedules for some of you.

July 1 Service - "America - We Must Not Forget" - Please sign up for the special team for this service. At the very least, we will have a rehearsal on Wed. June 27 at 7:30 pm. Jeff has not said, but there will probably be rehearsals Monday and Tuesday, 25 and 26.

"People of Passion" soundtrack

The newly remixed and professionally recorded "People of Passion" soundtrack is available fro $8 in the narthex. The version of last years "original cast" is amazing. It is a professional "pressed" CD, just like you would buy at a store, not a CD-R like we usually make.

 

Crews for Wed 4/11 & Sun 4/15

Read all the way through for a surprise!

Wednesday

This Wednesday, service resumes at the normal time of 6:30. If you can help with the crew, please be here at 6:15.

Family Heritage Sunday Crew (Team A)

This Sunday, April 15, there is only ONE service at 10 AM, followed by a church picnic at the Boys & Girls Club. Call Time will be 9:15. As you can see, we still need help.

- Lighting Director: Jared

- Video Director: Stuart/Cory

- CG: Cory/Jay

- Cameras: Ralph & Michael M., OPEN - Help!

- Spots: OPEN - We need spots for a dance! Help!

Rehearsal

If any of you can come on Wednesday night at 7:30 for an 8-9:30 pm rehearsal, please let me know! We will run the entire thing through that night, including the dance.

Parking

Please help out this Sunday by parking in the bank or Exit Realty lot. (we have permission). Since everyone will be coming to one service, spaces will be at a premium. And as an extra bonus, everyone on the crew receives their lunch for FREE.  Sorry, does not include spouses unless they help out, too.

 

Don't forget, you can always check the blog at

technicalarts.blogspot.com !

Crews for Thursday April 5 and Sunday April 8

Holy Week is under way! Below is the schedule for tech this week.

• Wednesday, April 4 - NO SERVICE
• Wednesday, April 4 - 7:30 pm - Rehearsal - If you are on the crew for April 8, and can make this rehearsal, please be here at 7:15
• Thursday, April 5 - Living Last Supper - 7:30 pm Please be here at 7:00 to be assigned a position. We will need a full crew in order to record the event.
• Sunday, April 8 - 8, 9:30 & 11:00 am services. There will be the "cantata" program at 9:30 and 11:00, but we also need a crew for 8:00 where the bells will be playing.

Sunday April 8 - Team C

Here is the crew for Sunday. There are a lot of openings, please e-mail me if you can fill in anywhere. There is a dance at 9:30 and 11:00 that could use spot lights. Invite your friends!

• Lighting Director: Christian
• Video Director: Katie
• Cameras: Jason (No 11), Sue (No 11), Open
• Spot Lights: Open, Open

Crew Reminder for Sunday, April 1, Thursday April 5

There is a lot of information here, please read it completely!

Wednesday Service, March 28

Tomorrow there is normal Wednesday service. Please come and help out if you can.

People of Passion Crew Confirmation

The rehearsal call times are Tuesday March 27 & Wednesday March 28 at 7:00. PLUS  The performances will be Sunday April 1 at 9:00 & 11:00 AM, call time of 8:15 AM. Please verify that you are available. The most important rehearsal is Wednesday, but please let me know if you will be missing any rehearsals.

• Producer: Katie
• Video Director: Stuart
• Lighting Director: Jared
• Spots: Sue, Michael M.
• Cameras: Andrew, Mark, Cory
• CG: Jay

Maundy Thursday, April 5

During Holy Week, we have no Wednesday service, but we do have Maundy Thursday at 7:30 pm. Please be here no later that 7:00 pm the serve at the service.

Easter Sunday, April 8

If you are on the regular crew for Sunday April 8 (Team C; Katie, Sue, Jason), please try to attend the rehearsal on Wednesday April 4 at 7:30 pm.

People of Passion Crew and March 25

First, here is the tentative People of Passion crew and positions. The rehearsal call times are Tuesday March 27 & Wednesday March 28 at 7:00. PLUS An additional Monday March 26 rehearsal for Directors. The performances will be Sunday April 1 at 9:00 & 11:00 AM, call time of 8:15 AM. Please verify that you are available. The most important rehearsal is Wednesday, but please let me know if you will be missing any rehearsals. Please get a service order and a rehearsal CD from me ASAP.

• Producer: Katie
• Video Director: Stuart
• Lighting Director: Jared
• Spots: Sue, Michael M.
• Cameras: Andrew, Mark, Cory
• CG: Jay

And if you are not signed up, but available, please let me know. There are still positions to fill.

Crew for March 25

Here is the crew for Sunday March 25 (Team A).

• Lighting Director: Jared [If he is working this next Emmaus Weekend, I will need help]
• Video Director: Stuart
• Cameras: Ralph, Cory, Michael M
• CG: Cory/Jay

Help Help!

Sue can't be here this weekend due to a confirmation trip. Jim and Jared can't trade because they are going and working on the "walk"(respectively). I need someone for lights this Sunday, please! Or if you can help, but don't know lights, we can probably switch around the other positions.

Stuart

Crew For Sunday March 18 - Name Tags! People of Passion

Here is the crew for this coming Sunday, March 18. [Team C] As you can see, there are a lot of open places. Jay won't be here, so we will need someone for CG.

• Lighting Director: Susan
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: OPEN
• Cameras: Jason, OPEN

Name Tags

 

Here is the look for the 2007 Name Tags.

People of Passion

I still have open positions for People of Passion. Please e-mail me.

Argh! I forgot about the lighting day!

The lighting work is STILL ON for this Sunday afternoon. Please Meet in the
Narthex at 1:00 PM to help. If you want to go to lunch with me and others,
find me after the service lets out, and we'll run to Subway or something.

The priority project is first to change the "back" projector bulb. Then we
will work on the lights above the stage.

See the original post here:
http://technicalarts.blogspot.com/2007/02/lighting-work-day-sunday-march-11-
1-5.html

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Crew For Sunday March 11, 2007 - HELP!!

Here is the preliminary crew for this upcoming Sunday, March 11. Jim is in a drama, so he will not be available. I need a lighting director for this Sunday, if anyone is available.

This Sunday is also bell Sunday. So we will either need extra camera operators, or someone will be moving from camera to camera for parts of the service. I am returning the "borrowed" camera Tuesday morning, so we will be using my camcorders to supplement this weekend. And as of right now, I have NO CAMERA OPERATOR for 11 AM.

This weekend is a good weekend to come in and learn a position you don't know, and/or bring a friend!

• Lighting Director: OPEN
• Video Director: Andrew
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Mark (no 11), Christian (no 11)

Golf Tournament Video Help

This Saturday is the Music Golf Tournament. If you are interested in help shoot, or learning to shoot, please e-mail me. And plan on meeting at church to carpool/caravan at 11:30 am. You'll get lunch at the course. You'll be done between 4 and 5 pm, at the latest. I can bring more than one camera, if there are enough people interested.

Extra Crew Info - Time Changes This Sunday

This Sunday you must remember to "Spring Ahead" your clock! In other words, please don't arrive at 8:30 instead of 7:30!

As an incentive, all who arrive early (7:00) will have pancakes on me!

-Stuart

Crew for Sunday, February 25

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Greetings from Tennessee! Thank you to everyone who helped on Sunday, February 18! Jared said there were a few snafus, but it all worked out. Katie and I will be back for services this Sunday. Here are the crew assignments:

• Lighting Director: Sue (8 & 9:30)
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Jason (8 & 9:30) and Mike

 

It looks like we might be short again this week. If you can help, don’t bother to e-mail, I might not be able to check it again. Just be at church at the normal time. Thanks!

Crew For Sunday February 18 and Wednesday February 21

Katie and I will be gone this coming week. With that in mind, here are crew assignments for the week. I need to know immediately if there is a problem (i.e., you can’t do 11 and it isn’t noted).

Sunday February 18, 2007 (Team B)

• Producer: Jared
• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Andrew
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Christian (No 11), Mark (No 11), HELP! Need a camera for 11!

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 – Ash Wednesday

Here are the Tentative Names for Wednesday. If you are NOT available, please let me know ASAP. Students please note that Michael will not have normal “upstairs” program this day, so please help out in the sanctuary.

• Jason, Jim, Jay, Christian, Cory, Michael M., Andrew, Ralph.

-Stuart

NOTE: There will be videos played back on Wednesday, but I will have it set up to play from Prologue, NOT DVD.

Crew For Sunday February 11 - Call For Help

Here is the crew for Sunday February 11 (Team A)

• Lighting Director: Help Needed
• Video Director: Katie (traded with Jared)
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph, Cory, Michael M.

I also need people to volunteer to help extra on Sunday, February 18 (Team B), and Wednesday February 21 (Ash Wednesday). Katie and I will be out of town. Please reply and let me know that you can help with one of these days ASAP. STUDENTS: Michael plans on attending the Ash Wednesday Service instead of regular Wednesday night program, I think. So this would be a good week for you guys to help out in the sanctuary booth.

Music Golf Tournament:

Saturday, March 10 is the Golf Tournament. If you would like to help shoot it (video) please let me know.

Lighting Work Day:

The lighting work day os still on for March 11. Please let me know if you can help

Lighting Work Day - Sunday March 11, 1-5 pm

With the approaching events of Holy Week, April 1-8, and the newly installed lighting circuits on the stage (Thanks, Jason!!), some changes to the lighting are in order. Nothing nearly as major as the last lighting day. We will re-aim and re-gel the lights above the choir loft, make some changes to the "up-lights" on the stage, and possibly re-gel the "front" colors. Please RSVP with me as soon as possible. All ages are invited to help, even if you don't currently serve with Technical Arts. Please forward this to friends who want to help.

A follow-up work day is scheduled for Monday March 12, 6:30-9:00 pm, if needed.

 

Crew For Sunday February 4 (TEAM C)

Here is the crew for Sunday February 4, 2007 (Team C). If anyone can help extra, especially at 11 AM, please let me know. Thanks!

• Lighting Director: Sue
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Mike and Jason

Also, don't forget about Wednesday nights! I always need help on Wednesday, please feel free to just come on up and join us!

Crew For Sunday January 28 (Team B)

Crew Notes:

This Sunday Jerry and some of those who have gone to the Dominican Republic Mission are going to be giving the message together as a team. It should be very informative. We may do IMAG for it, we'll see.

• Producer: Stuart
• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Andrew
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Rick, Mark, and Christian

No Sunday Night Alive!

Also, those of you who help with Alive! please note that due to Acquire The Fire, there will be no Alive! this Sunday. The following Sunday, we will meet in the Boys & Girls Club for the Super Bowl Party!

 

Crew for Sunday January 21 - *TEAM A* - Easter Crew Call

This Sunday January 21 is Team A

• Lighting Director: Jared
• Video Director: Rick
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph, Cory & Michael

People of Passion and Easter
I am starting to take names for the crew of People of Passion and Easter Sunday. You may volunteer for both, but please don't "overwork" yourself. Mondays are absolutely required for Director positions. When you reply, please let me know which services and rehearsals you can make.

People of Passion
Rehearsals Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday March 26, 27, 28 at 7:30 (Call Time 7:00)
Performances Sunday April 1 at 9:00 & 11:00 AM (Note Times!!)

People of Passion
Rehearsals Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday April 2, 3, 4 at 7:30 (Call Time 7:00)
Performances Sunday April 8 at 9:30 & 11:00 AM

Wednesday Starts Tomorrow - Crew For January 14

Wednesday, January 10 is the first Wednesday night service of 2007. Please, if you haven't tried a Wednesday service, please come. It is a really great time to worship. And if you can help with Tech, that's great, too. Service is at 6:30, call time is 6:15.

Crew For Sunday January 14, 2007 - Team C

This Sunday will feature the Bell Choir at 8&11 AM. We will also be showing a video to promote the Care Pregnancy Center and Sanctity of Life Sunday at all three services. HELP WANTED: Mike will not be able to make his turn this Sunday. If someone is available to help with all three, or at least 11 AM, please e-mail me ASAP. Thanks.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Katie
• CG Operator: Jay
• Cameras: Susan(8&9:30), Jason (8&9:30)

 

Tech Team for Sunday, January 7, 2007

Here is the team for Sunday, January 7, 2007! Team B:

• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Andrew
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Mark, Christian (both only 8&9:30)

Also, coming up April 1-8 is Holy Week. There is a VERY, VERY good chance we are going to do "People of Passion" again, but on Palm Sunday morning. So if you want to help with it, please let me know ASAP. Also, I will be asking for creative help in the next couple weeks for "PoP" and Easter. So please let me know if you interested in the creative side.

I will be re-sending the rotation to everyone. Apparently, some of you e-mails blocked the attachment because it was a DOC file, not a PDF. I will re-send it as a PDF.

Wow! What a Weekend for Tech! & Christmas Eve Crew

*** Lots of important Stuff, please READ!!!***

Cantata a Success
Awesome job everyone. We had a packed weekend and everything went great. The "cantata" was received very well. People thought the we did a great job. So thanks to the whole team, Katie, Rick, John, Robin, Andrew, Mark, Jim, Ralph and Jay. 

 

B&G Club Rocks the House!
And WOW!  I say again WOW! How can I describe the Student Luau? I can't. And it wouldn't have happen without everyone's help. There are too many to name, I would be afraid I'd miss someone. But I do want to send a BIG thanks to Robin fro the sound system. It would not have been a "rock concert" without the PA!

Also a big thanks to those who worked so hard lifting and setting up the lights. Everyone, even a few who were skeptical, agreed that the night would not have been same without the lighting. Again, SO many people helped with that, and I'm sure several of them are even more sore than I am this morning!

The next big night for Students will be the Super bowl Party. And look for a lighting work day in the future for the sanctuary.

 

**Christmas Eve Crew - AM - TEAM C **
Sunday AM crew is STANDARD ROTATION, Team C, but there is NO 8AM service. Call time will be 9:00 AM.

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Stuart
• Cameras: Sue, Mike, Jason
• CG: Jay

**Christmas Eve Crew - Evening **
I still need help for both  services Christmas Eve Night. Please reply ASAP with which time you can help; 7 pm/6:30 call time, 11 pm, 10:30 call time. For more information, see this post on the blog, or
http://technicalarts.blogspot.com/2006/11/news-and-events-for-december-2006.html

Invitation for Assistance
This Wednesday, December 20, I will be shooting an interview with Cookie Gray for a video to use in January. If you would like to help from 9-Noon, It would be greatly appreciated. Please RSVP, as I don't need a HUGE crew, just a few hands will do. You can learn how to light, shoot, and conduct a video interview.

Christmas Luau Tech List

Hey gang!

Anyone that can help on Sunday morning & afternoon to gather up and move gear to the B&G Club for The Student Ministries Luau would be greatly appreciated. Check in with me or Mike. Below is the list of gear we need to collect from each location. It will also help us get most of it put back. Some of it will NOT go back where it came from (Trees and pars from chapel). We will have someone run out and pick up lunch for everyone who helps.

 

Chapel

-Lighting trees

-Par can lights

-Projector and power cord (don't need cart)

-Direct boxes??

 

Sanctuary Mechanical Closet (Upstairs)

-Par can lights

-Short light poles

-Box of gels

-Extension Cords

 

Sanctuary Booth

-Gels from lighting desk

-Panasonic Camera and Tripod and case

-Stuart's Camera (HVR-A1U) and tripod and case

 

Sanctuary Choir Room

-Extension Cords

 

Youth/B&G Shed

-Tote with rope

-Tote of cable/cords

-Screen motor controller

-Extension Cords

 

Gym

-Drum Kit

-Spare direct boxes?

December 17, 2006 "Cantata" Crew

Here are the people who said they could help with the Christmas Program on December 17, including (some or all) rehearsals. There are still positions that need to be filled, so please sign up if you can. We can do four cameras if we have enough people. Thanks!

 

Positions are tentative:

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: Rick
• Spot Lights: NEED SPOT OPERATORS
• Video Director: Stuart
• CG/Assistant Director: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph, Mark, NEED ANOTHER CAMERA

 

News and Crew For Sunday December 10

Sunday December 10 Crew - Winter Team A

This Sunday, there are a couple special things happening. First, the bells are playing at 8 and 11 AM services. Second, the children are performing at the 9:30 AM service. They will also be doing all the tech, so most of you will get a break at 9:30. If you would like to help mentor a child on tech, please feel free to stay and help, otherwise meet at the stage immediately after the 9:30 service to reset the stage for the 11:00 service. Thanks.

• Lighting Director: Jared
• Video Director: Rick and Cory (8)(training)
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph (8&11), Michael (8)

Help! Help! This Just In!

I was asked by Julie Robaus to have tech support for a rehearsal of the Children's Musical on Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm. This is open to Team Captains and other highly experienced volunteers. You need to know how to turn on all the systems, video direct, and be a general supervisor. Please e-mail if you can help. Thank You.

News and Events For December 2006

Work Day

Thank you to everyone who helped on the Gym project on Saturday. I really appreciate it. I will be looking for possibly some week night work times to finish it, probably a Thursday. If you have Thursday nights free, please let me know. It won't take a lot of time or people to finish.

 

New Rotation and Calendar Notes

I haven't heard anyone who wants to step down, and I am very thankful for that. I wanted to let you know of a few events before I publish the new calendar.

• December 2 - 7:00 pm - Advent Festival Program. There will be a brief (30 minute) program in the sanctuary. If anyone would like to come to run CG, cameras, lights, or video direct, I am sure the Family Life Committee would appreciate how that may enhance the evening. This is totally optional. I jus thought it would be nice to document the event. Please let me know if you can help. It would be 6:30-7:45 for the crew.
• December 10 - 9:30 AM Children's Musical. The Children will be doing many of the tech positions for the 9:30 service, so most of the "regular" crew will have a break. I would those of you who would like, to mentor and teach the kids on their positions - give them tips and pointers. There is an optional (for you) rehearsal on December 8 at 6:30, if you would like to train then, too.
• December 17, 9:30 and 11:00 am - Adult Christmas Musical. This will be the big production of the season. I will need a full crew with spots for the program. Rehearsals are Dec. 11 at 7:00 pm, Dec. 12 and 13 at 7:30 pm. The requirement is that you can make at least the 12 and 13 rehearsals. Directors must make all rehearsals. See me for a CD. Regular rotation crew will be replaced by the "special team" crew. More details to come.
• December 24 - Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve falls on Sunday this year, the services and needs for that day are as follows.
• NO 8 AM Service
• Normal 9:30 AM service with Children's feature songs.
• Normal 11:00 AM service with Two Choir features
• 7:00 PM Choir and Orchestra (3 Features). Not really a "family-targeted" service, but there will be video overflow for kids and parents. There will be candlelight.
• 11:00 PM Bells/Communion/Candlelight
• December 31 - Normal three Sunday AM Services

Crew For Sunday

Here is the crew for Sunday.

• Producer: Jared
• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Stuart
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph (all 3), Cory (8&9:30), Michael (8&9:30)

Crew For Sunday November 5 - Call for Renewals

Below are the crew positions for Sunday. We will be taking part in communion. At the 8 AM service, we will have the opportunity to take communion from the pastors while kneeling at the altar. At the remaining services we will form lines and take communion from the plates as usual. If you would like to participate in communion at 8 AM, let me know that morning.

Also, we may need help at 11 AM this Sunday.

• Producer: Rick
• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Stuart
• CG Operator Jay (teaching Andrew)
• Camera 1: OPEN
• Camera 2: Mark (8&9:30); 11: OPEN
• Camera 3: Christian (8&9:30); 11: OPEN

Call For Renewals

We are a month away from the publication of the new rotation. If you DO NOT want to continue to serve on Tech, please let me know ASAP. If no one leaves, the teams will stay AS-IS through the next season.

Work Day

The work day is still on for Saturday, November 11 at 9 AM. Please meet in the Sanctuary. There are events happening on campus, but we will be able to work around them. BYOT... Bring Your Own Tools!

Notes:

The FUMC Brandon Music Store has been discontinued due to Songtouch discontinuing their "partner store" program.

TIME CHANGES ON SUNDAY!

A note to everyone: Don't forget to "fall back" your clocks before you go to bed Saturday night, unless you want to be really early.

Crew For Sunday October 29, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for this Sunday. Please be in the booth and ready by 7:30 AM.

• Producer: Rick
• Lighting Director: Jared
• Video Director: Stuart
• CG operator: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph, Cory (8&9:30), and Michael (8 & 9:30)

And don't forget to mark your calendars for November 11!

 

 

Crew For Sunday October 22, 2006 - And NOTES for All!

Below is the crew for Sunday. If you are here on Wednesday, please pick up a practice CD in the booth.

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Stuart
• CG Operator: Jay
• Camera 1: Susan (8&9:30)
• Camera 2: Mike
• Camera 3: Jason (8&9:30)

Notes:

I am going to start rotating myself around, in order to let others get a chance to learn the role of "Producer." If you want to learn ANY different position from your normal, please feel free to speak up.

 

-Stuart

Work Day - November 11, 9 AM

A work day is scheduled for Saturday November 11th, at 9 AM until 4? pm. Lunch will be provided. We will be working on projects in various buildings, but we will meet in the main Sanctuary.

 

The project list grows day by day. That list will be prioritized by me and will be delegated that day. I am hoping that with enough people, we can split up and be more productive that we were on the Gym Stage project. Please reply if you can come, even if you have to be late. Also, I would like to know your skills; electrical, construction, general, climbing in weird places to run wires, etc.

 

Please dress comfortably, but some of you may want to bring long pants and sleeves if you don't mind attics and crawl spaces. Also, please bring any safety gear you may want to wear. I have some extras, but not many. If you have your own tools (saws, drills, etc.) please bring them if you can. I recommend you mark anything cordless. I know that I have the same drill as the church does, and I don't want to mix them up. Same thing with batteries, etc.

 

In addition, I am looking for a little bit of "financial" help with these projects. I will be trying to keep them low- to no-cost when possible, but If you would like to donate lumber, supplies, or money, please contact me soon. We can arrange for you to drop off supplies, etc.

 

Thank you very much!

Stuart Mackey

 

The church needs your help!

Hello everyone,

Please check your calendars! I would like to schedule a work day for some construction and electrical work. The two tentative days are Saturday November 11, or Saturday, November 18. You don't have to be involved in tech to help! Nor strong! Appropriate work will be assigned. 

 

The only potential conflicts are on the 11th is pecan unloading day and one of the projects is potentially in the gym. And on the 18th there is a wedding at 11 AM, but I don't know which building it is in. I have several projects in mind, and who and how many people will determine the projects that will be done. Please let me know which date (or if both are ok) is best for YOU ASAP.

Thanks,

... to glorify God through the creative use of the arts Stuart Mackey Director of Technical Arts First UMC Brandon 120 N Knights Ave Brandon, FL 33510-4324 stuartmackey@fumcbrandon.org http://technicalarts.blogspot.com/ tel: fax: mobile: (813) 689-4161 x317 (813) 684-0968 (813) 495-8379

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Crew For Sunday October 15, 2006

This Sunday, Dan Palmer will be giving a message about serving/volunteering. He will also have support from other "lay speakers" on this Laity Sunday. We are short this week due to Jay being out of town, and another's trade that didn't quite trade.

• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Andrew
• CG Operator: Stuart
• Camera 1: OPEN
• Camera 2: Rick
• Camera 3: Mark (8 & 9:30)

Wednesday Night Notes:

If you haven't been to a Wednesday Night Service, I highly recommend it. It is a very different service than Sunday morning. It's even different from any other Wednesday before. If you would like to serve on Wednesday nights, but need time to eat. Come join Jeff, the praise team and me in the choir room for pizza before the service. I'd also like to use Wednesday as an opportunity for people to try new positions, assuming we have the right people.

UPDATED: Crew For October 8

UPDATED CREW LIST

I had some people step up to fill in, and some trades that were confusing me. Here is the final crew list.

Here are the crew assignments for this Sunday. I will not be here, I will be at Walk to Emmaus." Katie will be producer this weekend. We will need extra help because Cory and Jared won't here. And Michael won't be at 11:00.

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: Jim 
• Video Director: Rick
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph and Michael (8&9:30), and Christian (8&9:30) 

Crew For October 8

Here are the crew assignments for this Sunday. I will not be here, I will be at Walk to Emmaus." Katie will be producer this weekend. We will need extra help because Cory and Jared won't here. And Michael won't be at 11:00.

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: OPEN
• Video Director: Rick
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Ralph and Michael

FW:

Can anyone cover for Cory on October 15?

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From: Jody Bone [mailto:lazybone@tampabay.rr.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 4:05 PM
To: Stuart C. Mackey
Cc: gatorsueb@aol.com; als@excite.com; mike@perna.com; rryallk@aol.com; jasspar@aol.com; dswood1@eathlink.net
Subject:

Hello,

 

I was wondering if any one would switch with me on October 15 I will be more than glad to switch with you on any one of your tech booth weeks.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Cory Bone

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RE: Crew For Sunday Oct 1 - UPDATED

Updated Crew Assignments

Here are the  CORRECTED  crew assignments for Sunday October 1, 2006. This Sunday we are having communion and Jerry will be giving the message at all three services.

• Producer: Katie
• Lighting Director: Sue 
• Video Director:  Rick 
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Mike and Jason (8&9:30)

Crew For Sunday Oct 1

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday October 1, 2006. This Sunday we are having communion and Jerry will be giving the message at all three services.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Mike and Jason (8&9:30)

Crew For Wed Sept 20 and Sun Sept 24

Notes For All:

I will be adding a "Notes" Section to the backs of all the binders, please check this section each week for changes to your equipment, protocols, and other notations. Please MAKE notes to this section if you change something.

For example, if you add a lighting preset, describe what it is, what circuit, etc. CG, make notes of corrected typos, changed or deleted files, etc. All positions, please note when a piece of equipment "freaks out" or doesn't perform as expected. Describe the circumstances as best possible so that I or another volunteer can avoid or correct the problem.

Crew For Wednesday,  September 20

Thanks to everyone who helped last Wednesday! This Wednesday is very similar, but I learned a way to simplify things after this past Sunday. If you are planning on helping out on Wednesday, please let me know, and I'll assign positions.

Crew For Sunday, September 24

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday. The services look typical to how they have been the last couple weeks, but we will be receiving new members at 9:30 and 11:00 services.

• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Andrew
• CG: Jay is back, yeah!
• Cameras: Rick, Mark (8&9:30), and Christian (8&9:30)

Stuart Mackey

technicalarts.blogspot.com

Crew For Wed; Crew For Sun 9/17 (A)

First Wednesday Service

Hey everyone! I really need you help on Wednesday night. I haven't had many people say they could be here. Please, even if you e-mailed me before, e-mail me again to let me know that you'll be here on Wednesday. Call time can be as late as 6:15. Or if you can't be here til right at 6:30, it's okay, as long as I know you are coming.

Thanks!

Crew For Sunday, Sept. 17

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday Sept 17, Team A. We are short again this week, especially at 11, because Jay is out of town.

• Lighting Director: Jared
• Video Director: Rick
• CG: Cory
• Cameras: Ralph, Michael

 

Crew For Sept. 10 (Team C) - Help Needed

Here are the crew assignments for September 10, 2006. This Sunday, the bell choir will be performing at the 8 am & 11 am services. I can use help at 11:00 am again.

Also this Sunday, we begin to have one pastor teach at 8&11, and the other at 9:30. Jerry will start at 8, and Eric at 9:30. They will trade places about every three or four weeks, and some weeks they WILL be the same.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video director: Mike P.
• CG Operator: Katie (Jay will be at Night of Joy)
• Cameras: Sue (8 & 9:30), Jason (8 & 9:30), and OPEN

Also, check out some of the new sidebar links on the blog, including the music store!

Crew for Sunday, Sept 3

This Sunday is the first week of the Fall Teams. We are starting with Team B.

• Lighting Director: Jim
• Video Director: Andrew
• Cameras: Mark (Not 11:00), Rick, Christian (Not 11:00), 
• CG: Jay

Also, check the blog sidebar for new links. I have also updated the iCal calendar.

Crew For Aug 27 - Notes on New Rotation

Crew For August 27, 2007

This Sunday is the last Sunday of the SUMMER TEAM A.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Cory and Ralph

Notes on New Rotation

The rotation change doesn't change by the team, but by the month (beginning of September.) The new rotation is effective September 3 through November 28. Here Is a simplified list. Please e-mail me if you did not receive a copy of the rotation. New rotation Starts September 3 with TEAM B, then revolves every three weeks. I have included the first three dates for each team.

• TEAM B: Jim, Andrew, Mark, Christian (Sept. 3, Sept 24, Oct 15)
• TEAM C: Katie, Mike P, Susan, Jason (Sept.10, Oct. 1, Oct. 22)
• TEAM A: Jared, Ralph, Cory, Michael M. (Sept. 17, Oct. 8, Oct. 29)

News for August 16 - Crew for August 20

News

We are one month away from the start of Wednesday night services on September 13. They will run from 6:30-7:45 pm. It will be different from last year, there will be a lot more music and creative elements; a time to just come and be with God in worship. I would really like to build up the crew for the service. The call time would be 6:15. Please come and help out.

Crew For August 20, 2006

Here is the crew for the service. No "strange" or extra elements (that I know of yet). We will be short a camera at all three, and short A LOT of positions at 11:00. Please e-mail me if you can come in extra, or just come up to the booth before service.

• Lighting: Susan (8 & 9:30)
• Video Director: Jason (8 & 9:30)
• CG: Jay D'Errico
• Camera: Michael Merrick (8 & 9:30)

New Rotation

I will be sending the new rotation in a separate e-mail. I just wanted to to remind you all to please dress appropriately and remember these rules:

1. Please remember to be in the booth ready to go over the cue sheets at 7:30 AM.
2. Please be in position at least 5 minutes prior to service time.
3. If you are unable to make your scheduled day, please call/e-mail other volunteers to find yourself a replacement.

Announcing the FUMC Brandon Music Store!

Support Your Technical Arts and Share Great Christian Music at the same time!

Through our partner store at fumcbrandon.songtouch.com you can buy CDs or downloads of great Christian music. You may also send "gift" songs to your friends who may need to hear some uplifting Christian music. Songtouch music uses the WMA (Windows Media Audio) file format similar to most other digital music stores with the exception of iTunes. WMA files are compatible with hundreds of media players. 5% for every $.99 download and 6% of every CD purchase is donated back to The Technical Arts Ministry.

Technical Arts News for Aug 7 - Crew for Aug 13

News for this week

Reminder that we represent the church

I have recently received comments from several individuals from both inside and outside the team on the appearance and professionalism of our team.  As such, I want to re-address the expectations that I have for our team and ministry. Remember that when you come to serve, you are representing the Technical Arts Ministry of the church. Please dress appropriately for  ALL  church services (not just 9:30), so that you may serve in ANY position needed. Our mission is to glorify God through the creative use of the arts, and not to be a distraction with our appearance, behavior or gear.  This means: 

• Men - Closed toe shoes please  -  no flip flops
• Men - Full length pants please - no shorts (men and ladies)
• Polo or collared shirts preferred - no t-shirts with logos (use best judgment)
• Put together appearance - not the "I just rolled out of bed" look 
• Please try your best to be on time, not only for the 7:30 call time, but between services as well.

New Rotation 

The fall rotation is rapidly approaching and although I prefer not to move people from their team, it will be necessary this time in order to balance out the teams. Many of you are in Sunday School classes at 11:00, and so I have to make sure that I don't have an team of all people who can't work at 11:00, which "C" has become.    So I would like to ask a favor of  all who are on the e-mail list.  If you are currently not on a team, would like to serve at just 11:00 AM ? -OR-  Those who are already on a team, would you like to serve during your off weeks at 11:00 only?  Please let me know if you are interested in either of these options. 

 

Before finalizing the new rotation, I also want to confirm current volunteer availability.  Please respond that your time available is correct:

•  Volunteers-Captains (Every third week, 7:00 am - 12:15 pm)
  Jared, Katie, Jim
• Volunteers-Full Time (Every week, 7:30 am - 12:15 pm)
  Rick, Jay
• Volunteers (Every third week, 7:30 am- 12:15 pm)
  Ralph, Mike P., Andrew
• Volunteers-Limited (Every third week, 7:30 am - 10:30 am)
  Sue, Cory, Christian, Jason, Kathy, Michael, Mark
• Volunteers-11:00 only
  OPEN

Crew For Aug 13, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday. The Bell choir will be playing at 8  and 11 am.

• Lighting Dir: Rick
• Video Dir: Mike P.
• CG: Jay
• Cameras: Andrew, Christian (8&9:30)

Tech News for August 1

Crew for August 6, 2006 - Team A

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday. We will be taking communion at the altar at all three services.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• CG Operator: Jay
• Video Director: Katie
• Cameras: Cory and Ralph

Technical Arts Picnic Review

For those of you who missed it, this past Sunday was the "Christmas In July" party. We all had a lot of fun eating a lot of food. Thank you to everyone who came and prepared a dish. We also talked about the future of Technical Arts. Several priorities were brought up that need to be improved or addressed;

1. Awareness of Technical Arts - People need to know what Tech Arts is and what is it's purpose; what do we do. People who are regular attendees are still surprised to find we record our services on video every week. I will be writing a full page for the church newsletter this month, and putting copies of the Technical arts Brochure on the media cart, and at the entrance to the booth.
2. More and expanded training - I challenged volunteers to step out in faith and learn new tasks, and to make efforts to improve the skills they have. Beginning immediately, I invite anyone, especially those who are scheduled this Sunday, to come to Choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7:30 pm. You can try out roles you haven't before, and practice new techniques. I will bee here every week.
3. Fundraising/Equipment - We are at a kind of ceiling right now with the equipment we have, but I can see that all of you have grown immensely, and now feel limited by the gear we have. I haven't run anything by leadership, trustees, etc, but I want to meet with anyone who feels called to chair/steer a Fundraiser Committee. Several ideas on how to have one were discussed this past Sunday. Call me or e-mail me if you feel God nudging you to assist with this effort.

New Rotation

There was some confusion at the picnic about the rotation. The new rotation will begin the first Sunday of September (Sept 3, Team B). Current rotation will continue until then. ATTENTION INACTIVE VOLUNTEERS! If you are not currently on a rotation team, please e-mail or call me to join one. We need help. Your commitment is only once every third week.

 

Thank you all for serving!

-Stuart

 

Crew for July 23, 2006 - Party Reminder

Crew for July 23, 2006

This Sunday things get back to normal as Jeff and the team return form their vacations. We are doing the song "When I Think About The Lord" that we did for "People of Passion" so it will be familiar to those who saw or served "PoP."

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Mike
• Cameras: Andrew, Cory

Christmas In July Reminder

Don't forget that July 30 at 1:00 pm is the Christmas in July (see here). I wanted to mention that this is a family event, so please bring yours!

News for July 25, 2006 - Crew for July 30, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for this Sunday.

• Lighting Dir.: Susan
• Video Dir.:Jason
• CG: Kathy
• Cam 1: Jay
• Cam 2: Michael
• Cam 3: Rick

This Sunday is The Christmas in July Picnic!

Don't miss it! The fun starts at 1:00 pm, Sunday July 30. My address is below. Please bring a drink and a side dish (or dessert). Come and bring your family. Please RSVP so I have enough food!

 

5409 Lindburg St

Riverview, FL 33569

-Stuart

News for July 25, 2006 - Crew for July 30, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for this Sunday.

• Lighting Dir.: Susan
• Video Dir.:Jason
• CG: Kathy
• Cam 1: Jay
• Cam 2: Michael
• Cam 3: Rick

This Sunday is The Christmas in July Picnic!
Don't miss it! The fun starts at 1:00 pm, Sunday July 30. My address is below. Please bring a drink and a side dish (or dessert). Come and bring your family. Please RSVP so I have enough food!

5409 Lindburg St
Riverview, FL 33569
-Stuart

It's Christmas In July!!

That's right, since the Christmas season is always so busy for us, we're going to have our Tech Christmas Party In July! You don't have to bring presents, though. Anyone who has served in Tech, past or present, or who is considering serving, is invited to Katie and My House on July 30 at 1 PM. I'll provide the main dish. Please bring a side (or dessert) and a 2 liter of soda.

 

Again, Here Are The Details:

What: Christmas in July Party

When: July 30, 1 PM

Where: Katie & Stuart's House

         5409 Lindburg St

         Riverview, 33569

News for July 12 - Crew for Jul 16

Here are the Crew assignments for this coming Sunday.

• Lighting Dir: Rick
• Video Dir: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Cam's: Ralph and Christian (traded with Cory)

Thanks for serving!

Stuart

technicalarts.blogspot.com

News for July 6 - Crew for July 9

Crew for July 9, 2006

We will be having a few special treats on Sunday. First, Sue Sommer will be coming and performing and giving a testimony, John Matheny and family will be doing the offertory. Also, at 9:30, our Lighthouse guitar group will be leading worship. If you are available, I could use some help on camera this weekend. Michael will not be in town.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: Jason
• CG: Kathy
• Cameras: Sue, and Jay

Stuart

technicalarts.blogspot.com