Vivian Chen (President): December 2008 Archives

If your chapter is still interested in going to the LA Clippers Executive Sports Conference on January 17, 2009.  The FINAL deadline to register is January 9, 2009.  It is suggested you submit the registration before winter break.

So please register using the document below!

Hi Gold Coast FBLA!

Its that time of year again, its Rose Parade Float Decorating time!  This year Gold Coast FBLA will be decorating on December 28, 29 in 6 hours shifts starting at 8 AM sharp!  The float barn we are working at is the Irwindale Float Barn at

 

16016 Avenida Padilla, Suite B

Irwindale, CA 91702-3224

 

Please RSVP by Dec 21.  There are only 25 spots open on each day so sign up quickly. To RSVP please email Clarissa Wei at goldcoastvpservice@cafbla.org which days your chapter will be attending and how many members you will be bringing. A Gold Coast FBLA officer will be handing out float badges at the entrance.

 

We will be working on the float from the City of Duarte.

 

Please inform your members of these rules

Weather
Weather can be unpredictable so please come prepared.

Clothes
Old clothes are recommended since the glue does not wash out.
No jewelry. Shoes must be closed toed, sturdy, and waterproof.

What to keep at home
Please keep all valuables at home. There is no place to store or lock up belongings.
Fiesta Floats does not accept responsibility for lost, damaged, or stolen articles.

What to Bring
Every decorator must bring a pair of scissors.
Other helpful items include plastic gloves and antibacterial.

Rules
Upon completion of a task or prior to leaving please check out with the float supervisor.
Never run, bounce, or jump while on scaffolding.
Never move scaffolding. The float supervisor will request the scaffold crew.
Glue and decoration materials should not be left unattended on a float or scaffolding.
No eating or drinking on or around the float.
The use of radios, iPods, and cell phones are not permitted inside the facility.
Children under 12 years of age are not invited to participate due to insurance and safety reasons.
If glue spills, please immediately wipe up and cover with sawdust. Never cover with plastic or paper.
Never start a new job without first being assigned and trained by float supervisor.
Never approach or ask float sponsors for free souvenirs or food.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Fiesta Parade Float properties.
Smoking is not allowed inside the facilities.

Represent Gold Coast FBLA in the best manner possible. So please follow all the rules!

Remember to turn in your November POW to Mr. Gray at goldcoastdirector@cafbla.org by December 10!

We are excited about a new opportunity for local chapter members to be involved in the production of our state conference.  This year, members and advisers may submit video clips of the Creed that may be included at the conference session.  Clips from several submissions may be used to create a complete Creed video.
 
Chapters are encouraged to get creative with their presentation of the Creed.  One person or an entire chapter can present the Creed.  Show us your originality!
 
We ask that you record the entire creed, and that the words "I believe" must visually be a part of your video.  Write them on a poster board, on your school's marquee, on a chalkboard ... the possibilities are endless!
 
 
You can find the Creed here: http://www.cafbla.org/Library%20Documents/2009%20CAP/Creed%20Contest.pdf
 
 
Please send the raw footage from your recording on tape or disc.  Do not edit your footage.  If you have more than one take of your video, please send all of them.  Each video will be processed for screen suitability, content, and quality.  Please note that not all videos submitted will be used.  All videos must be approved by the local chapter adviser.  If you would like your video returned to you, please include a self-addressed envelope with your submission.
 
Please send the original tapes/DVDs that come straight out of the camera. If your camera films on a hard drive, please burn the raw, unedited footage, onto a DVD. (Do not compress the footage)  
Video that is sent to us can be Standard Definition (SD) or High Definition (HD).
 
Things to keep in mind:
·   Use a tri-pod or someone who can hold the camera very steady.  If you wish to have movement in your film, make sure to use someone with a very steady hand or use a tri-pod to pan the camera fluidly.
·   Make sure you are in a well-lit room or outside in a nicely lit area (Not too dark... Not too bright).
·   Do not place your subjects in front of a brightly lit window, or in front of the sun (Do not aim your camera at the window or sun).  Doing so will cause a silhouetting effect and we will not be able to use your footage.
·   Please do not place any filters on your video.
·   Please do not edit your video.  Programs like iMovie have made it easier for anyone to edit, compress and burn their own home movies. However, once this has been done, it is harder for us to extract the original information to use. Even if you have 15 takes of the same thing... we can pick the best one from the original tape.
·   Do not compress your footage so that it will fit on a DVD or other media.  Send us the original non-compressed video please.
·   Set the camera to its normal default size... anything above 640 x 480. Anything smaller will be unusable.
·   Make sure to speak loudly in the direction of the microphone. Audio that is hard to hear on your tape will be hard to hear on the sound system and may cause hissing.  Do not use music in your videos.
 
Formats
We can accept a varied range of formats, tape or optical, which are as follows:
MiniDV (Highly Recommended), BETACAM (BETA), HDV, DVCAM (DV), DVC Pro, DVD
 
Reminders:
·   Do not edit your video.  If you have more than one take, send them all.
·   Do not use filters on your video
·   Be creative!!
·   Do not use music in your video
·   Include "I believe" as a visual part of your video
·   Do not use web cameras or camera phones to record your video
 
Please send all video submissions to:
PDC Productions
Attn: Laura Morgan
3217 N Flood Ave
Norman, OK 73069
 
Videos must arrive at PDC by Friday, January 16.  If you have any questions, please contact Laura Morgan at PDC Productions at 405.360.5130.