Elderberries Library: 2024-07-23 Hangout

This is the planning page for the 2024 Elders Hangout, run in conjunction with MacPhee Centre.

Published Description

The Elderberries Hangout July 23 4PM-6PM is an accessible, relaxed drop in space for seniors and others. A slideshow of local queer history will be playing. Free snacks and chilled drinks available. There will be archival material / publications to peruse. Tables and chairs to relax on and chat with friends. Volunteers will help you if needed. A celebratory cake will be served. A chance for old friends to catch up and reconnect.

The Proposal To Halifax Pride is here

Volunteers

Dan: Producer, maybe what minor emcee it needs
Kaitlin: Keeping my eyes be on the merch table, I’ll also to keep food/drink tables tidy as I’m able. Of course, I’ll help set-up & breakdown.
Caitlyn Horne (via Dan)

Paid

Catering: Zee
ASL interpreters Charly Kelley and Mae Striteman (via Barend)

Budget

Budget ||What || Proposed|| Suggested|| Actual|

Venue Rental	$100	$100	$100
Performers	300		0
Honoraria		100	0
Technical	300		0
Catering - food	200	200	277
Catering - staff	100	100	100
ASL	250	160	160
Printed material	50	25	0
Total	$1300	$685	$637

Contributed by Pride	$750	$500	$500
Contributed by Elderberries	$550	$185	$137

Food and drink buying:

Reckon 40 people, 5 things per person, 200 pieces
Beverages:

To Do List

Week Before

Dan make Slideshow
Dan figure out slideshow technology (anonymous Mac account + graphic converter?)
Check in with Zee
Note to Elderberries, The Turret etc.
Make Wayves Souvenir Handout

Day Before

DAN & RENÉE go to Costco to get the food
BAREND confirm with interpreters

Dan Pack

Projector
Screen?
Cookie sheets for heating things up
Producer hat
Wayves history kit