[RhythmAgogo] Tonight, Next Week, and Beyond
Chelsea Moore
chelseamoore6 at gmail.com
Mon Sep 19 06:28:27 PDT 2016
I'm cool with postponing! No worries
On Sep 18, 2016 10:55 PM, "Neil Jones" <neil.edward.jones at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey folks,
>
> I appreciate all the feedback and the conversations that are happening. So
> you know, I am in the middle of a long stretch of work days without a day
> off, and finding myself quite stressed, and my thinking maybe more clouded
> than usual. I am wondering if you would all be okay with taking the week
> off -- i.e. neither rehearsal nor meeting the night of Monday, Sept. 19th.
> Is that cool?
>
> Neil
>
> On Sep 17, 2016 4:27 PM, "JULIE FLEMING" <juliefj at shaw.ca> wrote:
>
>> You mean I bought those drums from you? Last time I shop online!
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Chelsea Moore <chelseamoore6 at gmail.com>
>> To: Rhythm Agogo internal communications <rhythmagogo at lists.resist.ca
>> >
>> Sent: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 11:25:14 -0600 (MDT)
>> Subject: Re: [RhythmAgogo] Tonight, Next Week, and Beyond
>>
>> Hey gang!
>> I have bright blue linear bruises all along my upper thighs from Thursdays
>> walking play-a-thon...which means I get to be reminded (quite often) of
>> the
>> awesome jamming we did!
>>
>>
>> 1. Venue for Monday: I would agree that we meet elsewhere...I dig the
>> Capitol idea but I have ulterior liquid motives, obviously. What time?
>>
>> 2. Meetings with purpose are essential for a group to operate. However,
>> how meetings are approached make all the difference on the success. I
>> think
>> rather than highlight that we need to address "our tensions" we need to
>> approach this meeting from a more positive and neutral perspective where
>> we
>> are there to be together and simply talk openly about our views about
>> specific topics such as; a) Leading/leadership: What does this mean and
>> what should this look like in our group, b) Teaching: What are we
>> actually trying to teach to one another and to others ? and c) Group
>> roles
>> /operational goals: How can we support each other better to be more
>> confident and cohesive as musicians? How will we then transpose this to
>> the
>> development of this group?
>>
>> Sometimes improved cohesion comes from better understanding of one another
>> and this only happens when we all feel valued, safe and equally heard. I
>> know that I look at everyone in this group with respect and I think that
>> we
>> are all mature enough to come to understanding without an external party
>> such as a facilitator. As we progress as a group, it is normal to have
>> differences between us but if we opt immediately to reach outside of us
>> for
>> the solution, we can deny the opportunity to learn from within. In my
>> opinion, if we set the tone of a meeting by inviting an external
>> facilitator we are already hindering our abilities as a group to problem
>> solve and become stronger. I know we can aspire to go forward on a vibe of
>> positive unity and healthy energy as just Rythm Agogo!
>>
>> 3. Gigs: I'd really like to play with Senos on Oct 14th, but we need to
>> practice fore sure! I can make the October 15, and Nov 19th Workshops as
>> well. Do we want to revisit a trivia night again? Other group goal plans
>> we
>> might want to persue?
>>
>> Lastly, I sold the drums you all left with me on Kijiji so I can pay for
>> coffee or drinks at the meeting! Yay!
>>
>> Chels
>>
>> On Sep 16, 2016 10:26 PM, "JULIE FLEMING" <juliefj at shaw.ca> wrote:
>>
>> I'd rather use group money for drums. If there is conflict it can be
>> addressed by those having issues...so if anyone has an issue with me, let
>> me know! Otherwise, I'd say we are all individuals and in a group our size
>> there will be the occasional flare up on a bridge but sometimes you need
>> to
>> just agree to disagree. I'm also at a different stage in my life and just
>> don't have patience for drama. You move on and try again.
>>
>> If you are not going to meet Monday, I do need to let Senos know if we can
>> perform Oct. 14. Neil has the details if you do get together.
>>
>> Take care,
>> Julie
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Neil Jones <neil.edward.jones at gmail.com>
>> To: Rhythm Agogo internal communications <rhythmagogo at lists.resi
>> st.ca>
>> Sent: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 21:39:01 -0600 (MDT)
>> Subject: Re: [RhythmAgogo] Tonight, Next Week, and Beyond
>>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> I am in touch with a facilitator, who I will be speaking with tomorrow
>> evening. I'm guessing we may have to have the meeting later in the week or
>> month if we are bringing in a facilitator, but from what I've been
>> hearing,
>> I think it will be well worth it.
>>
>> Costs have not been discussed yet, but please tell me if you would be
>> opposed to using group funds to pay for professional facilitation. For the
>> record, we will have I think around $600 left after the t-shirts are paid
>> for, so I would say we are in a good position, financially.
>>
>> I think that, at the start of a new season, it makes sense to meet and
>> talk
>> as a group, outside of our regular practice context, and that we've been a
>> group long enough that a reevaluation of our goals and of how we operate
>> is
>> just generally a good idea.
>>
>> We have lots of positives to celebrate and build on. There are ideas that
>> have been proposed but not yet explored, and likely many good ideas that
>> have not yet been voiced. And we have money that we should discuss how
>> best
>> to spend.
>>
>> There are also tensions in the group that I've recently become more aware
>> of, that I understand many of you have been struggling with for some time,
>> and that I would like to see sufficiently addressed. I suggest we strive
>> to
>> find a time when we can all meet, probably for more than two hours, with
>> professional facilitation; and that we use this time to work through our
>> challenges and plan for the future. Sound good?
>>
>> In solidarity,
>>
>> Neil
>>
>> On Sep 16, 2016 3:53 PM, "Corey M" <swirl_cm at yahoo.ca>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > I'll toss this out there for agenda items
>> > 1) mini projects (salsa trio, Celtic, Indo-centric)
>> > 2) making drums ... would like to create shoulder-slung,
>> double-headed
>> > double toned surdos (Low - Mid and Low - high)
>> > 3) conflict resolution... we have people that lead in teaching,
>> > performing, organizing, participating, working... we are all
>> leaders.
>> Do
>> > we need to consider appointing a committee that can handle more
>> complicated
>> > issues that arise?
>> >
>> > I really enjoyed myself last night (I kinda tune out when I
>> play).
>> With
>> > bruised shins and a warm heart, and having been through enough
>> performances
>> > to know better... I know y'all were great!!
>> >
>> > We've had great performances. Performances can be stressful, so
>> I hope
>> > that any pressure felt and lingering can be dealt with calmly and
>> privately
>> > (and even mediated if necessary) so it doesn't have to dominate
>> our
>> > agenda. I'm not sure that I want to hear about specific
>> conflicts that
>> > have emerged, but rather that we can trust that we will be
>> really good
>> at
>> > handling what has come before, and what is yet to come.
>> >
>> > Corey
>> >
>> >
>> > On Friday, September 16, 2016 12:53 PM, Jana Miller &
>> lt;miller.jana at gmail.com>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > Hey all,
>> > It was really nice to see a bunch of you last night.
>> >
>> > Good call on the meeting (sorry, I didn't see this until today
>> so was
>> > oblivious last night). Hopefully this will help us establish an
>> agreed
>> upon
>> > way of operating as a group and address some underlying tensions.
>> Drumming
>> > can be such an energizing way to participate in community
>> events... I
>> > think it would be beneficial to have the meeting in a different
>> space
>> and
>> > with an outside facilitator so that everyone can participate
>> without
>> > power/leadership awkwardness.
>> >
>> > Jana
>> >
>> >
>> > On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 4:44 PM, Neil Jones &
>> lt;neil.edward.jones at gmail.com>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > Hi folks,
>> >
>> > This is a bit overdue. I'll get right to it.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *Take Back the Night*
>> > We are playing tonight in the Take Back the Night march. After
>> our
>> > participation last year, we were specifically invited by the U
>> of S
>> Women's
>> > Centre to bring the music again this year. Those of us who can
>> will
>> meet at
>> > Open Door at 6:30 pm tonight (Thursday, Sept. 15th) to collect
>> instruments,
>> > and we will walk them over to *the YWCA* (510 25th St E) -- not
>> Third
>> Ave
>> > United Church, as previously believed. That was where it was last
>> year, and
>> > we somehow got ourselves confused. So if you can't make it until
>> later,
>> > meet us *at the YWCA*. We will have a quick practice to orient
>> ourselves
>> > once there, hopefully have a chance to hear the speaker, and
>> march
>> with the
>> > masses starting at 7:30 pm.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *Meeting Next Monday*
>> > It was pointed out to me recently that it has been quite some
>> time
>> since
>> > we had a formal meeting, and that there are some things we need
>> to talk
>> > about as a group. I figured the easiest thing for timing would
>> be to
>> meet
>> > at our regular time, and just skip practice for one week --
>> we'll still
>> > have the following week to practice before our first youth
>> drumming
>> > workshop of the fall, and I suggest we have a separate planning
>> session for
>> > that, anyway. So, let's meet and talk from 7pm - 9pm next Monday,
>> September
>> > 19th.
>> >
>> > Informal survey: Is everyone comfortable with having the meeting
>> in our
>> > usual space at Open Door? Would a different setting (say the
>> Capitol,
>> the
>> > Broadway Roastery, or someone's living room) be more conducive?
>> >
>> > Also, please submit agenda items to me and I will work on
>> putting it
>> > together.
>> >
>> > Also also, should we bring in an outside facilitator? I know
>> someone
>> who
>> > might do it for free, but would probably appreciate a small
>> honorarium,
>> > which I believe would be a worthwhile investment at this point.
>> Thoughts?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *Youth Drumming Workshops*
>> > We are confirmed for hosting three of these so far this fall,
>> for Open
>> > Door. These will be from 1:00 to 3:30 pm on the following dates:
>> Oct.
>> 1st,
>> > Oct. 15th, and Nov. 19th. If there are no objections, I will be
>> the
>> point
>> > person for the Oct. 1st and Nov. 19th ones, and Julie for the
>> Oct. 15th
>> > one. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe these will all be at
>> White
>> > Buffalo Youth Lodge, on 20th Street. Should be fun and
>> worthwhile! And
>> we
>> > will earn ourselves $45 for each of these sessions, which is
>> nice.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *T-Shirts*
>> > Our order was received almost three weeks ago now. I hoped we
>> might
>> have
>> > them for the march, but alas, it was not to be. Should be soon,
>> though!
>> > Anybody wanting to make a donation (suggested: $25) is welcome
>> to --
>> we can
>> > now take cash, cheques (addressed simply to Rhythm Agogo), and
>> e-Transfers
>> > (sent to rhythmagogo at resist.ca). In keeping with our principle
>> of
>> > accessibility, this is strictly optional.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > *Gigs*
>> > Please keep your ears to the ground about potential gigs, and
>> let the
>> > group know!
>> >
>> > That's all from me for now. Cheers!
>> >
>> > Neil
>> >
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