Getaway

From: Mark Schaffer <markschaffer100@gmail.com>

Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 2:32 PM

To: Board FP <fullboard@folkproject.org>

Subject: Getaway Report to Board - October 2018

Board,

The core prep team putting in lots of hours the last few weeks, and, as always, the well-oiled and extensive volunteer machine is picking up steam. Lots of volunteers have assumed large and small Getaway roles over the recent years, and it’s fun to watch the team assemble, work together, and contribute to a great event.

The Core 4 (Mark, Robin, Elizabeth & Pat) are excited about the program, the artist roster, and our guest list. Preliminary numbers indicate we’ll break even or better.

Opening day passes earlier than usual was an effective change to achieve our goals. There is room for more attendees, so we’ve decided not to won’t close registration until Thursday evening, so let your friends know we have openings.

A fun word about our excellent word of mouth:

Last Thursday at the NJ AMP sing in Somerville, I gave a one-minute announcement for 20 people. Five Getaway attenders - AMP regulars - chimed in about how great the weekend is. That praise resulted in five (maybe six) first-timers registering.

Mark Schaffer, Cochair Acoustic Getaway Committee