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In Fall 2010, several changes were made to the website, including its translation into Spanish. Aguaclara used the Google translator toolkit to reach to the Spanish speaking community. However, it was crucial to have an independent website designed specifically for people interested in Aguaclara but with no knowledge of English. Since Aguaclara's technology was designed and it is expected to reach the Latin American communities, made the translation a priority task for the outreach community. The outreach team worked with a native speaker, and the website is in the process of being built. We expect to have it completed by the end of the Fall 2010 semester. This website can be accessed at Spanish Website.
Moreover, the website has been updated with new student blurbs, new donors, and Aguaclara courses have been added to it.
Benefit Concert
In the past, the outreach team has organized benefit concerts at The Nines in Collegetown. The best way to do this is to call George, the music coordinator at The Nines, at 607-272-1888. The best time to reach him is 12-5 PM on Tuesday. During the event, The Nines will donate a percentage of sales to AguaClara, and we can decide to charge an admission fee which goes directly to AguaClara. In the past the admission fee has been $5. The Nines charges $120 to hire a sound guy for the concert which can be paid out of revenues at the event. All other expenses should be incurred by outreach team members out-of-pocket to be reimbursed after revenues have been collected. (AguaClara's proceeds) = (percentage of sales) + (admissions) - ($120 sound charge) - (reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses).
Book the event for a weekend night well in advance. Try to book student talent (bands from JAM Program House tend to work well) because student performers will help promote and bring their friends. You should not have to pay the talent; find people who will play for free for a good cause. Work with the promotional staff of The Nines to print flyers and quarter-cards. If necessary, pay for printing out-of-pocket and reimburse yourself from the proceeds. Promote online and organize volunteers from AguaClara or elsewhere to promote. Post flyers around campus and Collegetown, and distribute quarter-cards on Ho Plaza and elsewhere. Be sure to let people know that AguaClara will receive some of the proceeds from food and drink sales will benefit AguaClara as well. It might be a good idea to sell advance tickets. The Spring 2010 flyer is attached to this page.
The Latino Studies Program may co-sponsor the event. They are interested in what Aguaclara does, and they can provide a graphic designer, free color printing, and more importantly, they will advertise the event through several listservs. For more information about it, contact Marti Dense, the LSP program coordinator.