Quack to SchoolTackle the Term Together

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This is Community

This is OUR Community

Unique Features of Eugene

• Rainy environment

• Small town atmosphere

• Fleeting sense of community after Football Season

Welcome Back?

“People leave for all sorts of reasons, but a big factor is a sense of isolation…Anything we can do to help people find their niche is going to help.”Karen Sprague (Vice Provost of Undergraudate Studies for the University of OregonSource: redOrbit (http://s.tt/16rVp)

Our Unique Situation

2009 Oregon Rose Bowl Next Year Enrollment

169% increase from Southern California

Sports Music

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Our Proposal

• Quack to school

• What this will accomplish

• Plan of action

Quack to School

• Event to promote events– Sports– Music– School pride/community

Quack to School (cont.)

• Matthew Knight Arena• Features:– Live musical performances– Student athletes/coaches

• Two-part event

Afternoon Session (3-6 pm)

• Local artists• Students obtain tickets for headliner• Meet the players• Promotional give aways

Evening Session (7-10 pm)

• Sports showcase– Contests between athletes– Addressing students

• Headliner

The Question Shouldn’t Be…

How we can get Oregon students excited to come back to school?

The Question Should Be…

How can we keep students excited for the rest of the year

What Will This Accomplish?

• Promote upcoming events– Oregon Athletics– Other UO sponsored activities

• Encourage participation– Basketball– Baseball– Track Town USA

What Will This Accomplish?

• Spread excitement–Throughout the year–On campus–Duck pride

What Will This Accomplish?

• Empower sports teams

What Will This Accomplish?• Add to our school’s unique identity

What Will This Accomplish?

• Promote upcoming events• Encourage participation• Spread excitement• Empower sports teams• Add to our school’s unique identity

• Maintain strong sense of community throughout the entire year

Technical Plan[Spring 2012]

Technical Plan[Spring 2012]

Set date and time

Secure musiciansSponsorshipsAthlete participationCommunication channels for all organizations involved

Technical Plan[Summer 2012]

Technical Plan[Fall 2012] Gain a following

Set up security and parking

[Winter 2013]Technical Plan

Guerilla Marketing

Final days of preparation

CostsSix categories for Costs

• Marketing• Administration• Maintenance• Event• Event Staff• Backstage

CostsMarketing $4,000• Guerilla marketing $3,000• T-shirts for promotion $1,000

Administration $12,600• Security $9,500• Department $3,000• Scheduling and Event Services $ 600

CostsMaintenance $8,250• Stage $4,750• Backline/Rider $2,000• Lighting board $ 175• Generator $ 575• Meals $ 750

CostsEvent $70K-$105K• Main attraction costs $35K-$50K• Lesser known bands costs $15K-$25K• Renting out Matt Knight Arena $20K-$30K

Event staff $3,500• Ticket takers $12/hr

• Ticket sellers $12/hr

CostsBackstage $6,250• Stage Manager $22/hr

• Stagehands $12/hr

• Electrician $30/hr

• Sound operator $4,000

Grand Total $104,600 - $139,600

Questions?

Conclusion