Getaway Report

Dear Board,

The Getaway = Another Big Success

Profits = about $2500.

Spirit = As high as ever

Surveys = Excellent

Glitches = A few

Wedding = Beautiful

Extension = Repeatable

The Getaway's success is due to these specific improvements:

1. Name change - It gives clarity to outsiders and attracts newbies easier.

2. Canceled dance band - 50% more money for concerts and workshops

3. All performers don’t stay three full days - Better quality performers, more booking options & concerts vary.

4. Distributed ownership v. large committee - Efficient decision making and efficient management.

5. Limiting number of guests to 150 - Keeps experience intimate.

6. Keeping the skit rare - It had strong negatives or neutral opinions with half of our old audience.

7. Vocalotto - Member performance is a core FP value and member aspiration.

8. One concert per performer - Maintains interest and concert attendance, plus more professionals means better workshops.

9. More experienced-level workshops, especially guitar - Attracting experienced players elevates the entire weekend for everyone.

10. Announce fewer rules, enforce them evenly, and give concierge service to individuals happily when possible.

The Getaway’s mission remains the same as it has been for 40 years:

A 3-day musical community centered on entertainment, education and self-expression.