By: Mike Dunn and Angie Calvert
After he withdrew from the Republican Party in February, City County Councilman Ed Coleman made history when he became the first Libertarian to hold this position. Sparking national attention, he represents over a million citizens as an at-large councilman - more than any other Libertarian politician in the United States. Many said he was committing political suicide for joining a third party in a two-party system. Others think it is about time a politician started thinking with a conscience.
Coleman believes today’s Republican Party to be very different from the party he joined many years ago. His discontent with the party lies, with the leadership and their decisions. “The GOP chairman has more power than the council president,” Coleman said. “I was told to keep quiet by GOP leadership when I questioned the relationship between the Capital Improvement Board and Barnes and Thornburg, LLP.” He left the GOP in search of a more fiscally conservative party that respects individual rights. Finding the Democrat Party lacking in these attributes, he found what he was looking for in the Libertarian Party. The Libertarian Party belief in small government and less taxes also appeals to him. He considers himself a fiscal conservative and social moderate.
As a graduate from Warren Central High School and life-long resident of Indianapolis, Coleman became interested in the City Council position because he had a desire to serve people. As a veteran he served three years in the United States Navy and seven years in the Indiana National Guard. Presently, he is a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion, and AM Vets. Having graduated from Ivy Tech Community College, he is also a registered nurse.
Coleman sees his family and community as top priorities. He has been married to Kerri Coleman for ten years. They share a daughter and a son. When asked to give advice to citizens who are seeking political involvement outside of the two-party system, Coleman says to get involved in your local community and serve the people, not the party. “Do what is right for the people around you first,” he states. “Don’t worry about the two parties, and fix what is going on at home.”
Coleman does plan on running for re-election in 2011 as an at-large candidate for the Libertarian Party of Marion County. He does not want to run as a district councilman because he thinks the current councilman in his district does a good job in his position. “If a councilor is doing a good job I think he should stay in his position,” Coleman states.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Garfield Park Events for May-June 2009
Garfield Park Hours:
Burrello Family Center, 2345 Pagoda Drive
Mon. 9:30a-9p, Tues. 11a-9p, Wed. 9:30a-9p, Thurs. 11a-9p, Fri. 9:30a-8p, Sat. 9:30a-4:30p
Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive
Mon. Closed, Tues. 1p-5p, Wed. 1p-5p, Thur. 1p-5p, Fri. 1p-5p, Sat. 10a-5p, Sun. 1p-5p
Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive
Mon.-Sat. 10a-5p, Sun. 1p-5p
Sunken Gardens
10a-10p, 7 days a week
To sign up for any of the following activities at Garfield Park, you can call Indy Parks at 317-327-PARK or visit the Burrello Family Center at the park. A registration form is located on the website for Indy Parks as well.
Club Meetings
The following clubs have their meetings at the Garfield
Park Conservatory and are open to the public:
Garfield Park Conservatory
• Central Indiana Orchid Society
• Circle City Aquarium Club
• Garfield Park Master Gardeners
• Indianapolis Bonsai Club
• Indy African Violet Society
Please call 317-327-7580 for meeting dates and times.
Arts Events and Classes
Asian Arts Festival and Exhibition
Exhibit - All Ages, Through May 29, Regular Arts Center hours, FREE
Festival – All Ages, May 9, Sat., 11a-5p, FREE
Celebrate Asian culture by joining us for the second annual Asian Arts Festival & Exhibition. The Asian Alliance and the Garfield Park Arts Center will celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by featuring artists from Indiana and beyond. The Asian Arts Festival will feature authentic foods, crafts and music.
Central Indiana Youth Barbershop Chorus
Ages 12-18, Ongoing, Wed., 6:45p-8:45p, FREE
The Central Indiana Youth Chorus is a chorus of young men and women ages 12-18 who sing 4-part a cappella barbershop music. The chorus meets every Wednesday from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the Garfield Park Arts Center, 2332 Conservatory Drive. For more information, call 474-1637 or visit www.ciybc.org.
Nature and Gardening
Jungle Tales – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 2-5, May 12, 10a-11a, $2
This program focuses on a different nature-related topic each month. Activities may be messy and might be outside. Dress appropriately. A parent is expected to stay with each child.
Junior Gardener Club – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 6-12, May 9th, 11a-Noon, FREE
Come out to the Conservatory for a fun-filled garden lesson and activity. The Club will focus on a different topic each month.
Stepping Stone Workshop – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 3+, May 2, Sat., 10:30a-Noon, $6
Everyone will enjoy creating a decorative stepping stone, just in time for Mother’s Day and springtime gardening! All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity. Please register by April 30. Stones must be left to dry and can be picked up later.
Master Gardener Plant Sale – Garfield Park Conservatory
All Ages, May 30, Sat., 9a-Noon, FREE
This is not just a sale! In addition to vegetable, annual and perennial plants for sale, the Master Gardeners will also be on hand to give advice and answer all of your gardening questions.
Family Planting Day
All Ages, May 30, Sat., 10a-1p, FREE
Everyone, of all ages, is invited to help plant annuals in our Children’s Garden located behind the Conservatory.
Fitness and Sports
Garfield Park Fitness Class - Garfield Park Burrello Family Center
Ages 18+, May 11-June 5, MWF, 10a-11a, $25, 12 classes
Class consists of warm-up, simple beginning steps, walking, and small kicks. Work on legs, abdominal muscles, and thighs. After class, learn to use the weight equipment properly.
Taijiquan Level I – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 18+, May 12-June 5, Tues & Fri, 8:30a-9:15a, $35, 8 classes
Taijiquan is a holistic health improvement system. In this course, you’ll learn practical ways to achieve many of the treasures Taijiquan offers and establish a foundation on which you can base a lifetime of improvement. Call instructor Matthew Hays at (317) 985-7542 for more information.
Indy in Motion - Garfield Park Burrello Family Center
Ages 18+, Ongoing, MWF, 5:30p-6:30p, FREE
Indy in Motion is a total fitness and health program initiative through the Marion County Health Department. There will be incentive awards for regular participation in activities. All activities are free. For more information, call 221-3122.
Garfield Pee-Wee Softball – Tee Ball
Ages 3-5, May 11-Jul 15, MW, 5p-6:30p, $30, 20 Classes
This is an instructional league that teaches fundamentals of softball. Players will receive a hat, t-shirt, and trophy. Registration starts Feb. 5.
Burrello Family Center, 2345 Pagoda Drive
Mon. 9:30a-9p, Tues. 11a-9p, Wed. 9:30a-9p, Thurs. 11a-9p, Fri. 9:30a-8p, Sat. 9:30a-4:30p
Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive
Mon. Closed, Tues. 1p-5p, Wed. 1p-5p, Thur. 1p-5p, Fri. 1p-5p, Sat. 10a-5p, Sun. 1p-5p
Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive
Mon.-Sat. 10a-5p, Sun. 1p-5p
Sunken Gardens
10a-10p, 7 days a week
To sign up for any of the following activities at Garfield Park, you can call Indy Parks at 317-327-PARK or visit the Burrello Family Center at the park. A registration form is located on the website for Indy Parks as well.
Club Meetings
The following clubs have their meetings at the Garfield
Park Conservatory and are open to the public:
Garfield Park Conservatory
• Central Indiana Orchid Society
• Circle City Aquarium Club
• Garfield Park Master Gardeners
• Indianapolis Bonsai Club
• Indy African Violet Society
Please call 317-327-7580 for meeting dates and times.
Arts Events and Classes
Asian Arts Festival and Exhibition
Exhibit - All Ages, Through May 29, Regular Arts Center hours, FREE
Festival – All Ages, May 9, Sat., 11a-5p, FREE
Celebrate Asian culture by joining us for the second annual Asian Arts Festival & Exhibition. The Asian Alliance and the Garfield Park Arts Center will celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by featuring artists from Indiana and beyond. The Asian Arts Festival will feature authentic foods, crafts and music.
Central Indiana Youth Barbershop Chorus
Ages 12-18, Ongoing, Wed., 6:45p-8:45p, FREE
The Central Indiana Youth Chorus is a chorus of young men and women ages 12-18 who sing 4-part a cappella barbershop music. The chorus meets every Wednesday from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the Garfield Park Arts Center, 2332 Conservatory Drive. For more information, call 474-1637 or visit www.ciybc.org.
Nature and Gardening
Jungle Tales – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 2-5, May 12, 10a-11a, $2
This program focuses on a different nature-related topic each month. Activities may be messy and might be outside. Dress appropriately. A parent is expected to stay with each child.
Junior Gardener Club – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 6-12, May 9th, 11a-Noon, FREE
Come out to the Conservatory for a fun-filled garden lesson and activity. The Club will focus on a different topic each month.
Stepping Stone Workshop – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 3+, May 2, Sat., 10:30a-Noon, $6
Everyone will enjoy creating a decorative stepping stone, just in time for Mother’s Day and springtime gardening! All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity. Please register by April 30. Stones must be left to dry and can be picked up later.
Master Gardener Plant Sale – Garfield Park Conservatory
All Ages, May 30, Sat., 9a-Noon, FREE
This is not just a sale! In addition to vegetable, annual and perennial plants for sale, the Master Gardeners will also be on hand to give advice and answer all of your gardening questions.
Family Planting Day
All Ages, May 30, Sat., 10a-1p, FREE
Everyone, of all ages, is invited to help plant annuals in our Children’s Garden located behind the Conservatory.
Fitness and Sports
Garfield Park Fitness Class - Garfield Park Burrello Family Center
Ages 18+, May 11-June 5, MWF, 10a-11a, $25, 12 classes
Class consists of warm-up, simple beginning steps, walking, and small kicks. Work on legs, abdominal muscles, and thighs. After class, learn to use the weight equipment properly.
Taijiquan Level I – Garfield Park Conservatory
Ages 18+, May 12-June 5, Tues & Fri, 8:30a-9:15a, $35, 8 classes
Taijiquan is a holistic health improvement system. In this course, you’ll learn practical ways to achieve many of the treasures Taijiquan offers and establish a foundation on which you can base a lifetime of improvement. Call instructor Matthew Hays at (317) 985-7542 for more information.
Indy in Motion - Garfield Park Burrello Family Center
Ages 18+, Ongoing, MWF, 5:30p-6:30p, FREE
Indy in Motion is a total fitness and health program initiative through the Marion County Health Department. There will be incentive awards for regular participation in activities. All activities are free. For more information, call 221-3122.
Garfield Pee-Wee Softball – Tee Ball
Ages 3-5, May 11-Jul 15, MW, 5p-6:30p, $30, 20 Classes
This is an instructional league that teaches fundamentals of softball. Players will receive a hat, t-shirt, and trophy. Registration starts Feb. 5.
SEND to host 1st annual Neighborhood Day of Service
By: Kelli Safford
Looking to find ways you can become involved in efforts to clean up our neighborhood? On June 6th, beginning at 9am, SEND will host the 1st annual Neighborhood Day of Service. SEND will be coordinating a community-wide volunteer effort to give back to the residents by focusing not just on one specific location, but our entire southeast area. The goal of this endeavor is to empower neighborhood associations, churches, schools and businesses to address some of the beautification objectives in our community. Whichever projects residents feel would benefit the most from this collaborative effort, SEND will assist in accomplishing these tasks.
“Our goal for the SEND Day of Service is to provide an opportunity for the SEND family to get out into the neighborhood and give back to the people that live here. It is an opportunity for us to come together and impact the entire SEND area, rather than just one location,” states Julie Beaubien, Vice President of SEND and Coordinator of the SEND Day of Service. Throughout the year, SEND coordinates several clean-up efforts with volunteers stepping out to show their support and dedication in further enhancing our community. Beaubien continues, “SEND appreciates the many volunteers that commit their time and resources into making the programs at SEND a success, and this is a way to turn the table and allow us to volunteer for the neighborhood.”
SEND board members and volunteers will be visiting neighborhood association meetings over the next month to further discuss this project. Interested individuals and groups should plan on meeting on June 6th, 9am in the National City parking lot to get started. The clean-up will continue until 12pm, where all volunteers will meet back at the National City parking lot for lunch and to share stories of the day’s success. For further information and to learn how you can become involved, please contact Julie Beaubien at julie@sendcdc.org or 317-634-5079 x105.
Looking to find ways you can become involved in efforts to clean up our neighborhood? On June 6th, beginning at 9am, SEND will host the 1st annual Neighborhood Day of Service. SEND will be coordinating a community-wide volunteer effort to give back to the residents by focusing not just on one specific location, but our entire southeast area. The goal of this endeavor is to empower neighborhood associations, churches, schools and businesses to address some of the beautification objectives in our community. Whichever projects residents feel would benefit the most from this collaborative effort, SEND will assist in accomplishing these tasks.
“Our goal for the SEND Day of Service is to provide an opportunity for the SEND family to get out into the neighborhood and give back to the people that live here. It is an opportunity for us to come together and impact the entire SEND area, rather than just one location,” states Julie Beaubien, Vice President of SEND and Coordinator of the SEND Day of Service. Throughout the year, SEND coordinates several clean-up efforts with volunteers stepping out to show their support and dedication in further enhancing our community. Beaubien continues, “SEND appreciates the many volunteers that commit their time and resources into making the programs at SEND a success, and this is a way to turn the table and allow us to volunteer for the neighborhood.”
SEND board members and volunteers will be visiting neighborhood association meetings over the next month to further discuss this project. Interested individuals and groups should plan on meeting on June 6th, 9am in the National City parking lot to get started. The clean-up will continue until 12pm, where all volunteers will meet back at the National City parking lot for lunch and to share stories of the day’s success. For further information and to learn how you can become involved, please contact Julie Beaubien at julie@sendcdc.org or 317-634-5079 x105.
COMMUNITY ARTsSIGHT
By: D. DelReverda-Jennings
FLAVA FRESH VI!: Call To Artists: Accepting submissions from Indy visual artists for the Sixth annual, multi exhibition presentation of FLAVA FRESH! The exhibitions begin in July and end October 1, 2009. Open to artists 18+. New work is shown in each exhibition. Artists will receive: 3 notable exhibitions, 2 artists receptions, publicity, exposure from this popular venue. To submit: Send a website or blog address that has images of your work along with a brief artist statement/bio for consideration. Moderate Entry Fee: INFO: URBANEDART@aol.com, (Please put 'FLAVA FRESH VI! Submission' in the subject line.)
CHAOS ART GALLERY: 630 Virginia Ave. (intersection of Virginia & N. College Avenues.) Near historic Fountain Square. Featuring local artists as well as work by students of the John Herron School of Art and Design. Mingle with artists, collectors and aficionados of Fine Art in Indianapolis' newest contemporary art gallery! Tu & Th 10–2; Fri & Sat 1– 6:pm. First Friday's - 5:30 – 10:00pm. Free! INFO: 317-602-3532 .
FACING WEST PORTRAITS: The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. 500 W. Washington St. White River State Park. As a part of the museum’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, portrait's will be displayed in conjunction with the exhibition, Facing West: Celebrating 20 Years of the Eiteljorg Museum offering an opportunity for guests to re-discover favorite pieces and experience never-before-seen work. Participating artists include: Cathy Burton, C. Oveihue and D. DelReverda-Jennings and many more. On view thru August 9, '09. Free with general museum admission. INFO: 317-636-9378.
APPLY TO THE INDIANA ARTISAN PROGRAM: Launched in 2008, the Indiana Artisan goals include: raising awareness about the availability of hand-crafted and value-added food products made in Indiana; providing artisans, particularly those in rural areas, with access to entrepreneurial support; providing grant funding for artisan business development education and networking; promoting artisan trail development and retail opportunities; and developing branding for Indiana-made goods. To participate in the program, artisans need only successfully complete the jury (selection) process. Applicants can be for-profit or not-for-profit corporations, as well as unincorporated individual artisans. There will be two jury panel sessions in 2009, May and October. For Jury session timeline, category guidelines and online application links visit, INFO: http://www.indianaartisan.net/ , http://www.indianaartisan.net/art.php, http://www.indianaartisan.net/food.php .
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES INITIATIVE: The Summer Workshop Schedule Is Now Available: BOI is pleased to announce that the workshop schedule for May - August is now available on our Web site. The summer course catalog will be available to pick up in our office by the end of April, and is available in PDF form on the Web site now. Check out the 'Course Catalog' or the Workshop Calendar and start planning to meet your professional and personal development goals through our variety of business planning, marketing, financial, technology, legal, care-giver and life-skills workshops. INFO: nsibiz.org , 317-917-3266, ext. 100, information@nsibiz.org.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & CONNER PRARIE OFFER 'ACCESS PASS' ADMISSION: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has joined forces with Conner Prairie to offer reduced admission to Hoosier families in need. In 2004, In 2004, the Children's Museum began the 'Access Pass' program, which provides low income Hoosier families with opportunities to visit at the reduced rate of $1 per person. Conner Prairie is now offering the same statewide initiative. Indiana families with at least one member who is 18 years of age or older and who are part of the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), food stamps or Hoosier Healthwise Insurance are eligible to participate. Families can visit the Children’s Museum and Conner Prairie and present a Hoosier Works card or Hoosier Healthwise Insurance card, together with photo ID, at the box office to receive $1 admission for immediate family members. They will be issued an Access Pass card that is renewable annually and provides family members the reduced rate throughout the year. INFO: http://www.childrensmuseum.org/accesspass/index.htm , 317-334-3322 , 800-208-KIDS ; www.connerprairie.org , 317-776-6006 , 800-966-1836 .
FLAVA FRESH VI!: Call To Artists: Accepting submissions from Indy visual artists for the Sixth annual, multi exhibition presentation of FLAVA FRESH! The exhibitions begin in July and end October 1, 2009. Open to artists 18+. New work is shown in each exhibition. Artists will receive: 3 notable exhibitions, 2 artists receptions, publicity, exposure from this popular venue. To submit: Send a website or blog address that has images of your work along with a brief artist statement/bio for consideration. Moderate Entry Fee: INFO: URBANEDART@aol.com, (Please put 'FLAVA FRESH VI! Submission' in the subject line.)
CHAOS ART GALLERY: 630 Virginia Ave. (intersection of Virginia & N. College Avenues.) Near historic Fountain Square. Featuring local artists as well as work by students of the John Herron School of Art and Design. Mingle with artists, collectors and aficionados of Fine Art in Indianapolis' newest contemporary art gallery! Tu & Th 10–2; Fri & Sat 1– 6:pm. First Friday's - 5:30 – 10:00pm. Free! INFO: 317-602-3532 .
FACING WEST PORTRAITS: The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. 500 W. Washington St. White River State Park. As a part of the museum’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, portrait's will be displayed in conjunction with the exhibition, Facing West: Celebrating 20 Years of the Eiteljorg Museum offering an opportunity for guests to re-discover favorite pieces and experience never-before-seen work. Participating artists include: Cathy Burton, C. Oveihue and D. DelReverda-Jennings and many more. On view thru August 9, '09. Free with general museum admission. INFO: 317-636-9378.
APPLY TO THE INDIANA ARTISAN PROGRAM: Launched in 2008, the Indiana Artisan goals include: raising awareness about the availability of hand-crafted and value-added food products made in Indiana; providing artisans, particularly those in rural areas, with access to entrepreneurial support; providing grant funding for artisan business development education and networking; promoting artisan trail development and retail opportunities; and developing branding for Indiana-made goods. To participate in the program, artisans need only successfully complete the jury (selection) process. Applicants can be for-profit or not-for-profit corporations, as well as unincorporated individual artisans. There will be two jury panel sessions in 2009, May and October. For Jury session timeline, category guidelines and online application links visit, INFO: http://www.indianaartisan.net/ , http://www.indianaartisan.net/art.php, http://www.indianaartisan.net/food.php .
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES INITIATIVE: The Summer Workshop Schedule Is Now Available: BOI is pleased to announce that the workshop schedule for May - August is now available on our Web site. The summer course catalog will be available to pick up in our office by the end of April, and is available in PDF form on the Web site now. Check out the 'Course Catalog' or the Workshop Calendar and start planning to meet your professional and personal development goals through our variety of business planning, marketing, financial, technology, legal, care-giver and life-skills workshops. INFO: nsibiz.org , 317-917-3266, ext. 100, information@nsibiz.org.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & CONNER PRARIE OFFER 'ACCESS PASS' ADMISSION: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has joined forces with Conner Prairie to offer reduced admission to Hoosier families in need. In 2004, In 2004, the Children's Museum began the 'Access Pass' program, which provides low income Hoosier families with opportunities to visit at the reduced rate of $1 per person. Conner Prairie is now offering the same statewide initiative. Indiana families with at least one member who is 18 years of age or older and who are part of the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), food stamps or Hoosier Healthwise Insurance are eligible to participate. Families can visit the Children’s Museum and Conner Prairie and present a Hoosier Works card or Hoosier Healthwise Insurance card, together with photo ID, at the box office to receive $1 admission for immediate family members. They will be issued an Access Pass card that is renewable annually and provides family members the reduced rate throughout the year. INFO: http://www.childrensmuseum.org/accesspass/index.htm , 317-334-3322 , 800-208-KIDS ; www.connerprairie.org , 317-776-6006 , 800-966-1836 .
Entries sought for first annual Fountain Square “Art of July” parade
By: Kelli Safford and Susan Sullivan
Who doesn’t love a parade? And when you combine it with art, music, and Fourth of July fun and fireworks, what could be better?
Local residents, civic groups and organizations, schools and universities, churches, business leaders, and those with community spirit and an appreciation for public art are encouraged learn more about the Fountain Square Art Council’s first annual Art of July parade, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.
The call for participation and registration is posted online at www.fsartscouncil.org. The due date for all registrations is June 5. There is no cost for parade entries and attendance is free.
“Our goal is to build on what the Indianapolis Museum of Art started last spring,” explains Elizabeth Ryan, one of the FSAC’s founding members. “The IMA’s On Procession event in Fountain Square was a unique celebration of the arts by individuals and groups of all backgrounds and ages who shared an interest in and appreciation for public art. FSAC wants to retain the celebration of art and community spirit through a more grass-roots approach that is inclusive of all who live, work, and raise their families in the Fountain Square area every day.”
Participation is open to anyone who wants develop parade entries for this all ages event, which will serve as a one-of-a-kind, traveling platform to showcase contemporary public art. Entries are expected to range from the traditional to nontraditional, Ryan says, and could include floats, marching bands, dance troupes, performance art, and portable artworks of all types, sizes, and shapes that reflect themes of community celebration, street pageantry, and parades.
But the fun won’t end with the parade, adds Ryan. “We’re also planning to have live music. Spectators and participants can stroll through the area, visiting shops, galleries, and restaurants. And of course, we encourage people to bring their lawn chairs because Fountain Square is a great vantage point for watching the annual downtown Indianapolis fireworks.”
The one-mile parade route will begin at 901 Shelby Street, making its way through Fountain Square and Fletcher Place. Maximum height of all entries is a maximum of 13 feet. For complete details, including a map of the route, marshaling area and time, and online registration form, visit www.fsartscouncil.org.
Who doesn’t love a parade? And when you combine it with art, music, and Fourth of July fun and fireworks, what could be better?
Local residents, civic groups and organizations, schools and universities, churches, business leaders, and those with community spirit and an appreciation for public art are encouraged learn more about the Fountain Square Art Council’s first annual Art of July parade, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.
The call for participation and registration is posted online at www.fsartscouncil.org. The due date for all registrations is June 5. There is no cost for parade entries and attendance is free.
“Our goal is to build on what the Indianapolis Museum of Art started last spring,” explains Elizabeth Ryan, one of the FSAC’s founding members. “The IMA’s On Procession event in Fountain Square was a unique celebration of the arts by individuals and groups of all backgrounds and ages who shared an interest in and appreciation for public art. FSAC wants to retain the celebration of art and community spirit through a more grass-roots approach that is inclusive of all who live, work, and raise their families in the Fountain Square area every day.”
Participation is open to anyone who wants develop parade entries for this all ages event, which will serve as a one-of-a-kind, traveling platform to showcase contemporary public art. Entries are expected to range from the traditional to nontraditional, Ryan says, and could include floats, marching bands, dance troupes, performance art, and portable artworks of all types, sizes, and shapes that reflect themes of community celebration, street pageantry, and parades.
But the fun won’t end with the parade, adds Ryan. “We’re also planning to have live music. Spectators and participants can stroll through the area, visiting shops, galleries, and restaurants. And of course, we encourage people to bring their lawn chairs because Fountain Square is a great vantage point for watching the annual downtown Indianapolis fireworks.”
The one-mile parade route will begin at 901 Shelby Street, making its way through Fountain Square and Fletcher Place. Maximum height of all entries is a maximum of 13 feet. For complete details, including a map of the route, marshaling area and time, and online registration form, visit www.fsartscouncil.org.
Who are You Leading?
By: Kevin Eikenberry
Chuck Noll, coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for many years and winner of 4 Super Bowls, said, "The mercenaries will always beat the draftees, but the volunteers will crush them both."
Who are you leading?
This quotation comes from a military perspective, and I'm sure Coach Noll translated it to football.
I'm sure it isn't necessary for me to translate it to business for you.
In a military sense, all three groups get paid. And the people in your organization get paid too. But there is a big difference in commitment level between the three groups and it is that difference that makes all the difference in results.
The point here is profound. We, as leaders, can, through our actions help people choose to commit at the volunteer level. The reason the volunteers win, is that they are committing more than their time and effort for 40 or 50 hours per week. They are committing themselves. When people have volunteered they have truly committed.
And the truly committed team will always be more creative, more productive, more dedicated, and more persistent - and more successful -over the long term.
Creating this type of commitment, getting people to willingly volunteer in the service of your mission and vision, requires leadership communication - to consistently share and discuss the purposes and goals, and help people connect to that.
It requires leadership influence, mostly through your actions, to show your commitment as well (After all, how much easier its it for you to be committed when you know your leader is?)
If you are thinking this discussion is somehow about leadership styles, you couldn't be more wrong. Regardless of your leadership style, you can show your commitment through your words and actions, you can encourage commitment by the conversations and dialogue you create with your team. You can be supportive of the team and work diligently to build trust with each team member.
These are just a few of the leadership activities that will make a difference in the level of commitment people will feel and therefore give.
People want meaning in their lives, they want things to be committed to. People have a need to enroll or volunteer for purposes greater than themselves.
Perhaps our greatest opportunity as a leader is to help people find things worthy of their commitment.
Strive today to create a greater and deeper commitment for yourself and those you lead.
Chuck Noll, coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for many years and winner of 4 Super Bowls, said, "The mercenaries will always beat the draftees, but the volunteers will crush them both."
Who are you leading?
This quotation comes from a military perspective, and I'm sure Coach Noll translated it to football.
I'm sure it isn't necessary for me to translate it to business for you.
In a military sense, all three groups get paid. And the people in your organization get paid too. But there is a big difference in commitment level between the three groups and it is that difference that makes all the difference in results.
The point here is profound. We, as leaders, can, through our actions help people choose to commit at the volunteer level. The reason the volunteers win, is that they are committing more than their time and effort for 40 or 50 hours per week. They are committing themselves. When people have volunteered they have truly committed.
And the truly committed team will always be more creative, more productive, more dedicated, and more persistent - and more successful -over the long term.
Creating this type of commitment, getting people to willingly volunteer in the service of your mission and vision, requires leadership communication - to consistently share and discuss the purposes and goals, and help people connect to that.
It requires leadership influence, mostly through your actions, to show your commitment as well (After all, how much easier its it for you to be committed when you know your leader is?)
If you are thinking this discussion is somehow about leadership styles, you couldn't be more wrong. Regardless of your leadership style, you can show your commitment through your words and actions, you can encourage commitment by the conversations and dialogue you create with your team. You can be supportive of the team and work diligently to build trust with each team member.
These are just a few of the leadership activities that will make a difference in the level of commitment people will feel and therefore give.
People want meaning in their lives, they want things to be committed to. People have a need to enroll or volunteer for purposes greater than themselves.
Perhaps our greatest opportunity as a leader is to help people find things worthy of their commitment.
Strive today to create a greater and deeper commitment for yourself and those you lead.
SEND’s Roof Goes Green
By: Erin Brown
Stormwater run-off, beware. SEND is on your trail, and will cut down on the damage you are doing to our neighborhood.
Thanks to a generous grant by United Water, Inc., the Southeast Neighborhood Development office, located at 1030 Orange Street will soon have a more environmentally friendly and welcoming roof. Over the next few months, work will begin to install a LiveRoof green roof. The employees at SEND are even getting certified by LiveRoof to become installers so that they can oversee the work on the building themselves. With the help of neighborhood volunteers SEND hopes to be able to install the entire roof in the course of one day.
In addition to the actual plant-life, SEND plans to build a deck on the roof to provide a space to enjoy the new greenery and to use as a space for educating other property owners who are interested in doing a similar project in their own space. SEND also hopes to be able to reuse existing materials to build access to the roof, which currently does not exist, to continue with the sustainable theme. The green roof will help prevent run-off which in turn created less polluted waters in our storm sewers, which is helpful while we still have a combined sewer overflow system which drains storm water into our creeks. The roof will also help relieve the Urban Heat Island effect, which keeps the hot, asphalt-covered city center (where we are located) degrees above surrounding areas.
The building at 1030 Orange Street was previously the boiler house for the carburetor factory which has since become the Wheeler Arts Community, and therefore already stands as an example of green or sustainable concepts. SEND hopes that this project sends a strong message to the community how sustainability can be integrated into existing structures, and how continued work on existing structures improves the neighborhood.
Stormwater run-off, beware. SEND is on your trail, and will cut down on the damage you are doing to our neighborhood.
Thanks to a generous grant by United Water, Inc., the Southeast Neighborhood Development office, located at 1030 Orange Street will soon have a more environmentally friendly and welcoming roof. Over the next few months, work will begin to install a LiveRoof green roof. The employees at SEND are even getting certified by LiveRoof to become installers so that they can oversee the work on the building themselves. With the help of neighborhood volunteers SEND hopes to be able to install the entire roof in the course of one day.
In addition to the actual plant-life, SEND plans to build a deck on the roof to provide a space to enjoy the new greenery and to use as a space for educating other property owners who are interested in doing a similar project in their own space. SEND also hopes to be able to reuse existing materials to build access to the roof, which currently does not exist, to continue with the sustainable theme. The green roof will help prevent run-off which in turn created less polluted waters in our storm sewers, which is helpful while we still have a combined sewer overflow system which drains storm water into our creeks. The roof will also help relieve the Urban Heat Island effect, which keeps the hot, asphalt-covered city center (where we are located) degrees above surrounding areas.
The building at 1030 Orange Street was previously the boiler house for the carburetor factory which has since become the Wheeler Arts Community, and therefore already stands as an example of green or sustainable concepts. SEND hopes that this project sends a strong message to the community how sustainability can be integrated into existing structures, and how continued work on existing structures improves the neighborhood.
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