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

 

News for the Week of June 21

In This Issue:

• Crew For June 25
• June 25 Work Day Cancelled
• July 2 Crew And Rehearsal
• VBS Help
• Training Opportunity

Crew for June 25, 2006

Here are the crew assignments for Sunday, June 25. As always, if you can come to fill in an OPEN spot, please let me know via e-mail or phone.

• Lighting Director: OPEN
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Cam 1: OPEN
• Cam 2: Ralph
• Cam 3: Cory

June 25 Work Day Cancelled

I didn't receive any RSVPs for June 25. I will schedule another day before the summer is over.

July 2 Crew And Rehearsal

I'm sorry for the late notice, but tonight, Wednesday June 21, at 7:30, is an optional rehearsal for anyone on crew. I STRONGLY recommend directors to be here. Next Wednesday, I hope everyone can make it to that rehearsal, since it will be our last chance to see it and try everything. As you can see there are still some positions available.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Spot Operator 1: Sue
• Spot Operator 2: OPEN
• Video Director: Katie
• CG: Jay
• Camera 1: OPEN
• Camera 2: Mike P.
• Camera 3: Ralph

VBS Crew Help

VBS is the week of July 10-15, 8 am - Noon. If you want to learn to run camera, or edit, this is a good opportunity, especially for students. Please let me know which days you can be here, and what time.

Training Opportunity

Starting Tonight, I will be at all Wednesday night rehearsals. ANYONE who wants to come and sharpen their skills by practicing during Jeff's rehearsal can come. It's not required, but RSVP if you are coming. I again STRONGLY recommend any directors to come so that they can here the songs and start to think about how they want to light or shoot it.

 

News for June 14

Crew for June 18

Kathy has e-mailed me that she won't be her on Sunday, so I would like some more help, please (see below).

• Lighting Director: Rick??? Or OPEN
• Video Director: Jason
• CG: Jay
• Camera 1: OPEN
• Camera 2: Sue
• Camera 3: Michael

I also want to thank everyone that has helped out this week to cover things while I am gone.

 

Arts Conference blog

Check out my blog about the Arts Conference at stuartcmackey.blogspot.com

HELP

Help!

Rick is out of town. I need a lighting director (or a video Director) for this Sunday! Please e-mail or call me!

 

Stuart

Tech News for June 8 - PoP; Crew for 6-11; July 2 Call; Summer Work

People of Passion

The CDs, DVDs and Videos of People of Passion are done. Michael M. is helping me today to assemble the last of them. They will be available for pick-up/purchase this Sunday.

Crew for June 11, 2006

This week the Bells are playing (No, really, I mean it). The Summer quarter continues on to Team B.

• Lighting Director: Rick
• Video Director: OPEN
• CG: Jay
• Cam 1: OPEN
• Cam 2: Andrew
• Cam 3: Christian

Looking for a Few Good Crew

I still need a couple more people to step forward for the July 2 service. If you are interested, please e-mail, call, or send a pigeon. Current sign ups are listed below. If you've changed your mind, or plans change, please let me know ASAP.

• Ralph
• Sue
• Michael
• Mike
• Rick
• Katie
• Jay

Summer Projects

Summer seems to be the only time when I can organize time for special projects. I'd like you help to pick thee projects you think are most important. The first one I have scheduled. I would like to re-aim and change gels on the back lights (above the choir) on June 25, at 1:00 pm. I have already bought some gel colors. Lighting people, please ask to look at them and give me your impressions/suggestions.

Other possible projects I like to see us work on this summer are, in no particular order:

• Re-aim/gel front colors
• Build shelves/organize north mechanical room/closet.
• re-run cam 2 lines (so intercom and camera run together. We'll have to do this before we get the new intercom).
• Re-run/troubleshoot Projector lines/scan line (goes well with above project).
• Re-run coax feeds to S-1, S-4, Narthex (future), and Pastor's Study TVs.
• Put away old riser that is buy lighting board.
• Build shelves/organize under north stair well.

Feel free to suggest more projects.

Summer: Crew for 7/4 - Stuffing Party - July 2 Info

Crew for Sunday, June 4, 2006

This is the first week of the Summer Teams. The bells are playing at 8 & 11.

• Lighting Director: Sue
• Video Director: OPEN
• CG: Jay
• Camera 1: OPEN
• Camera 2: Ralph
• Camera 3: Corey

You will see a lot of OPEN slots over the summer. Please RSVP if you would like to come in on extra weeks. And please take responsibility to find a replacement for yourself if you can't make your weekend.

Other Events

Wednesday, May 31 - TOMORROW!

People of Passion assembly (aka stuffing) party. Bring a snack to share. Wednesday at 7 pm in rooms S1&2. We'll watch it while we put together the packages. I can't do this without you!

Monday, June 5, 2006 - July 2 Creative Meeting

We'll bring together ideas and start to formulate the visuals for the service in more detail. All are invited who would like to contribute, even if you don't think you're creative.

July 2, 2006 Crew

There will be only one service on July 2 at 9:00 am. Call time will be 8:15. I will be making that weekend a "special" team, instead of the regularly scheduled team. Please let me know ASAP if you can help, and what position you would like to serve in.

Crew For May 28 and People of Passion Info

In an attempt to (ironically) not fill your e-mail boxes up with messages, I am going to write one message this week. (I was trying to format the text and accidentally clicked "send" on the last message)

Crew for May 28, 2006 (Spring Team C)

• Lighting Director: Sue
• Video Director: Jason
• CG: Kathy
• Camera 1: Jay
• Camera 2: Michael
• Camera 3: OPEN

"People of Passion" Assembly Party

Please join us to help duplicate and assemble packaging for the "People of Passion" CDs and DVDs next Wednesday, May 31 at 7:00 pm in room S1&S-2. I will provide drinks. Please bring a snack to share. I expect it to take a couple hours at the most.

Sunday May 14 Crew

Here is the crew for Sunday. Katie and Sue switched, so Sue will be here instead. NOTE: I will only need a couple of you for the 9:30. The Children's ministry is performing a musical that is the whole service, and they are "Tech" for everything except Video Director. (Also, Rick and Sue, you can switch if you want.)

• Lighting Director:           Rick
• Video Director:              Sue
• CG Operator:                Jay
• Camera 1:                     Cory
• Camera 2:                     Time
• Camera 3:                     Ralph

If anyone wants to learn a new position at 8 or 11, this would be a good week for "apprentices." I.E., if you want to learn lights instead of run camera.

NEW ROTATIONS COMING SOON!

July 2 Creative Team Reminder

Just a reminder, that we will be having a July 2 creative meeting on Monday, May 15 at 6:30 in S1&2. I will have some form of draft cue sheet ready by then. PLEASE RSVP so I have enough copies of stuff. If the front door is locked, try the side door by my office.

 

Stuart