Getaway

From: Mark Schaffer <markschaffer100@gmail.com>

Sent: Monday, April 01, 2019 10:10 PM

To: Board FP <fullboard@folkproject.org>

Subject: Acoustic Getaway Report for April 2019 Board Meeting

April 2019 Acoustic Getaway Report to Board

Good news:

The big transition is moving along smoothly.

The team is experienced and the new challenges are not very challenging - just a few more of the typical questions that need to be answered.

In April we begin a new round meetings with Stony Point's staff to iron out details and operations.

Good news continues:

Creative programming strategies were prompted by the disruptions in site, time, and finances.

The result is a workshop program that appears surprisingly strong and well-above expectations.

If the new strategies perform as intended, future Getaways beyond May will be better than ever.

More good news:

We renegotiated the Thursday evening early arrival prices down.

The new price is $99.

Guests who paid the higher price can get a refund or donate the $17 difference.

The committee is working hard and well and looking forward to real beds at Getaway.

Mark Schaffer, Co-chair