AISC first time powwow

[musicedu77]

That would be wonderful to have blacklodge but they cost about 6,000 we don't have that kind of money. I tried to contact Whitefish Bay and they haven't replied back but we have to think within our budget once we get one. We will be getting money from fundraising,cap funding (student services) etc..not from the school (university)itself.
If our powwows become really sucessful maybe one of these days we'll get blacklodge but for right now we have to settle with the not so well known drums. I'm thinking maybe we should have open drum with in mind that the ones not invited will not be getting payed they will be depending on contest money and blanket money. I'm trying to strike really good deals with hotels right now. Clarion costs $55.00 for student/faculty which is right by from the university now if they would lower it maybe 10 more dollars for our powwow that might be well worth it but I'm checking into others as well.

[jinglinHUNNY]

also another suggestion: the bigger/more well known drums will bring you more dancers and the best dancers. This year at the Cleveland pow wow, the host drum was black lodge and there were a lot of people from out of state, this pow wow was the biggest it has been. Plus, a lot of people don't like to hear hobbyist-type drums that don't know what they are doing..dancers love to dance to some good drums!!!

[jinglinHUNNY]

that's the same weekend as Gathering

[musicedu77]

hey mus... enjoyed talking to you, hope I helped you some, if you need anything else, just let me know!

Later!

Paselo!

I enjoyed talking to you to sorry I put you on hold my roomie's friend was tapping on the door. getting kind of sick of answering the door*lol*


Oh yay pm me your guyses mailing address so when we have it ready we can send you the paperwork. We will be creating envelopes that doesn't require a stamp.There is a printing co. here that will do it for us. So I will send you guys one so you don't have to get a stamp to mail it. I will pm you the rest of the message.

[musicedu77]

Mato,

I heard about that.

If it's any consolation, that same drum - from Nebraska - has also done that to other powwows. Word has gotten around.


Yes, a contract is a good thing for both parties.

Do you know which drum it is that did this that way I know not to ask them to perform at our powwow?

[RedShield]

And for those of you asking where the pow wow is... it'll be on the campus of the University of Toledo (OH).

Hope that clears it up!

Paselo!

[RedShield]

hey mus... enjoyed talking to you, hope I helped you some, if you need anything else, just let me know!

Later!

Paselo!

[Mato Winyan]

Is there a website that list all the native center's throughout the u.s. and canada?

Not that I know of...... but if you do a search on google for Indian Center..... American Indian Center..... you could prob get quite a few and may get some links off some of those sites.

[Mato Winyan]

Yup......... Anymore......... I'd have everyone do one. Have it spelled out......... like vendors agreeing to be there from this time to that time........ singers......... how many sessions....... what type of songs they need to be prepared to do ( grand entries.... vet..... specials...... etc etc. ) and what time they need to be there and until what time, what you will provide for them and payout.

I know some that do that for their head staff also.... like duh....... we're payin ya to dance.

[musicedu77]

Is there a website that list all the native center's throughout the u.s. and canada?

[WocusWoman]

The powwow will be April 28th and 29th. That's a good idea for the contract it makes things secure on both parties. Should I have everyone do a contract?

YES, get everything spelled out in writing some where. That way when someone questions something, the Emcee or committee can point them to your paper work that spells out your powwow rules and protocal.

[musicedu77]

btw i just noticed the pic i know this is off the subject but that poor dog*l*

[musicedu77]

Meaning,
vendors, singers, etc...

[musicedu77]

The powwow will be April 28th and 29th. That's a good idea for the contract it makes things secure on both parties. Should I have everyone do a contract?

[WhoMe]

...... never pay ahead. Case in point........ big name drum came on a Friday........ said they needed money for motel, food etc. Got some bucks .........never came back. Have them sign a contract! Um..... can you hear me now........ HAVE THEM SIGN A CONTRACT!

Mato,

I heard about that.

If it's any consolation, that same drum - from Nebraska - has also done that to other powwows. Word has gotten around.


Yes, a contract is a good thing for both parties.