First steps forward...

The planning team met with Robert Petchell the Musical Director (MD) for the project on 8 Aug.. and we're away!

In lieu of minutes, here's the main points discussed:

• Project Model: discussion about the shape of recruitment and project participation. Agreement to keep it fairly open until the crucial 'development-rehearsal' stage, with opportunities for 'practice' performances that will double as recruitment drives.
• Launch project in Oct at Hep C Awareness Week. Dec - Jan: jam sessions and informal participation. Feb - May: Structured sessions towards the performance.
• Arts SA have agreed to extend the timeline for the project so we can aim for performances in May 2008 (the 2008 Awareness Week)
• MD will take on some of the following up on leads and other development work.. the 'on-ground' stuff.
• We need drums! Need to get a 'drum drive' happening to scavange them.
• Possible hub - the Folk Centre?
• Nicci to write up a project one-pager for promotional purposes.
• Nicci to rewrite Robert's JD to reflect new points and generate his contract.
• Meeting dates for committee: 2nd Thurs of each month at HCCSA.

Next meeting: Thurs 13 Aug 2 - 4pm at HCCSA Focus: Planning for the 2007 Hepatitis C Awareness Week launch of the project