EMA WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Week of 10-27-2008 Issue 3.9 Entertainment Management Association ‘08-‘09 H H H e e e l l l l l l o o o E E E M M M A A A M M M e e e m m m b b b e e e r r r s s s & & & F F F r r r i i i e e e n n n d d d s s s ! ! ! Happy Halloween!! It’s the last week in October, which means Halloween is right around the corner. We hope a lot of you were able to participate in the fun EMA events this weekend and we are looking forward to all of the new opportunities that will be coming up next month. Event Spotlight: Signature Chefs Auction The March of Dimes, the leading non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health, is holding a formal dinner and auction event on Thursday, November 6 th at the Oasis Convention Center. EMA is volunteering for this event from 5-9 p.m. to help with set up, the silent auction, and tear down. This event features some of Southwest Missouri’s top chefs and great auction items that will benefit the March of Dimes. Some of the participating restaurants include Fire & Ice, Ocean Zen, The Argentina Steakhouse, & Trolley’s. This will be a great experience to see how an event comes together start to finish and it’s for a great cause. To get more information or to sign up to volunteer for this event, contact Scott Keuss at [email protected]. Reminder: The deadline for member dues payment has already passed. You can still become a member of EMA this semester, $35 for new members (includes EMA polo) and $20 for returning members, but you will not be eligible for funding for trips or tours. Also, students in Dr. Rothschild’s class who did not reach the payment deadline will not receive any extra credit. If you have any questions about membership, contact Kacie Broadhurst at [email protected]Industry News: Venues Comcast-Spectacor, a Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment firm, is installing two large interactive I-Walls at the Wachovia Center. They will provide fans with an intense experience and futuristic displays including memorable video highlights from the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers. Comcast-Spectacor President Peter Luukko stated that, “We always want to be on the cutting edge of technology and offer our fans the ultimate sports and entertainment experience each and every time they visit.” Luukko wanted to be the first to bring this new technology into a sporting arena. Each I-Wall is 24 feet long and the fans will be able to control the content on two LCD monitors. These interactive high definition screens were unveiled on October 11 th . I-Walls can be found in the world’s most esteemed museums and science centers. For more information, visit www.wachoviacenter.com. Member Spotlight: Zack Larsen Zack Larsen, EMA Treasurer, is an Entertainment Management Major graduating this December. In the Spring he will start the MBA program here at Missouri State. Zack is interested in sports and events and would like to work in game day operations or corporate relations for a professional soccer team. He worked with SGF soccer this past spring for his internship and currently works with the event staff for Intercollegiate Athletics and as a Freelance PR person for the Springfield Soccer Club. Zack is looking forward to meeting new members this year in EMA. Something you might not know about Zack is that he was born in Reno, Nevada. Some words of wisdom from Zack: “Don't be afraid to talk to industry professionals, the more you talk to them now, the more comfortable you will be talking with them when you are looking for a job or find a job. Also take any advice professors give you seriously, because they would not bother to mention it if they did not think it would help you.” Upcoming Events: Oct. Every Weekend-Service Opportunity, Rutledge Wilson Farm Corn Maze, Thursday- Sunday, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1 st -“Preview the Q,” 9-11 p.m. Nov. 3 rd -Men’s Basketball Fundraiser, 4:30 p.m., JQH Arena Nov. 3 rd -Chalking, Meet Outside Glass Hall Sliding Doors, 6 p.m. Nov. 4 th - Fitness Fest, Service Opportunity, 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bass Pro Shop Nov. 5 th -EMA Meeting, 5 p.m., Glass 102 w/speaker Marla Calico, International Association of Fairs & Expositions Nov. 6 th -Signature Chefs Auction, Service Opportunity, Oasis Convention Center, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 9 th -Women’s Basketball Fundraiser, 11:30 a.m., JQH Arena Nov. 10 th -Men’s Basketball Fundraiser, 4:30 p.m., JQH Arena Nov. 13 th -Eagles Concert, 5 p.m., JQH Arena Nov. 15 th -Football Concessions, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 22 nd -Men’s Basketball Fundraiser, 4 p.m., JQH Arena Nov. 23 rd -Women’s Basketball Fundraiser, 11 a.m., JQH Arena Dec. 28 th -St. Louis Blues Game, 5 p.m., Scottrade Center
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Happy Halloween!! It’s the last week in October, which means Halloween is right around the corner. We hope a lot of you were able to participate in the fun EMA events this weekend and we are looking forward to all of the new opportunities that will be coming up next month.
Event Spotlight: Signature Chefs Auction The March of Dimes, the leading non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health, is holding a formal dinner and auction event on Thursday, November 6th at the Oasis Convention Center. EMA is volunteering for this event from 5-9 p.m. to help with set up, the silent auction, and tear down. This event features some of Southwest Missouri’s top chefs and great auction items that will benefit the March of Dimes. Some of the participating restaurants include Fire & Ice, Ocean Zen, The Argentina Steakhouse, & Trolley’s. This will be a great experience to see how an event comes together start to finish and it’s for a great cause. To get more information or to sign up to volunteer for this event, contact Scott Keuss at [email protected].
Reminder: The deadline for member dues payment has already passed. You can still become a member of EMA this semester, $35 for new members (includes EMA polo) and $20 for returning members, but you will not be eligible for funding for trips or tours. Also, students in Dr. Rothschild’s class who did not reach the payment deadline will not receive any extra credit. If you have any questions about membership, contact Kacie Broadhurst at [email protected]
Industry News: Venues Comcast-Spectacor, a Philadelphia-based sports and entertainment firm, is installing two large interactive I-Walls at the Wachovia Center. They will provide fans with an intense experience and futuristic displays including memorable video highlights from the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers. Comcast-Spectacor President Peter Luukko stated that, “We always want to be on the cutting edge of technology and offer our fans the ultimate sports and entertainment experience each and every time they visit.” Luukko wanted to be the first to bring this new technology into a sporting arena. Each I-Wall is 24 feet long and the fans will be able to control the content on two LCD monitors. These interactive high definition screens were unveiled on October 11th. I-Walls can be found in the world’s most esteemed museums and science centers. For more information, visit www.wachoviacenter.com.
Member Spotlight: Zack Larsen Zack Larsen, EMA Treasurer, is an Entertainment Management Major graduating this December. In the Spring he will start the MBA program here at Missouri State. Zack is interested in sports and events and would like to work in game day operations or corporate relations for a professional soccer team. He worked with SGF soccer this past spring for his internship and currently works with the event staff for Intercollegiate Athletics and as a Freelance PR person for the Springfield Soccer Club. Zack is looking forward to meeting new members this year in EMA. Something you might not know about Zack is that he was born in Reno, Nevada. Some words of wisdom from Zack: “Don't be afraid to talk to industry professionals, the more you talk to them now, the more comfortable you will be talking with them when you are looking for a job or find a job. Also take any advice professors give you seriously, because they would not bother to mention it if they did not think it would help you.”
Welcome Back Everyone!! We hope that all of you had an awesome Fall Break this past weekend and were able to relax and catch up on things before the semester comes to a close. Enjoy your week and we hope to see some of you at the EMA events coming up soon. Next EMA Meeting The next EMA meeting will be held this Wednesday, October 22nd at 5 p.m. in Glass 102. Come celebrate Halloween with the leaders and wear your favorite costume. Free yummy Halloween candy will be provided!! We’ll have lots of new information about events coming up, including information about fundraising and speakers later on in the semester. We hope to see all of you there.
Event Spotlight: Spooktacular This Wednesday, October 22nd, the Dickerson Park Zoo will be holding their annual trick-or-treating event, Spooktacular. It starts at 6:30 p.m., so if you are attending, please wear a non-scary costume to the meeting and be ready to leave when it’s over. You’ll be able to hand out candy to kids as they roam through the zoo all dressed up for Halloween. This is a fun service opportunity! For more information contact Scott Keuss, Service Chair, at [email protected].
Bonus Event: Saw Movie Marathon EMA will be holding a Saw Movie Marathon on Sunday, October 26th from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. It will be held at Machelle Farmer’s apartment complex in their state of the art movie theater. Come hang out and get caught up on all four of these movies before the 5th one hits theaters. More details and directions will be provided at the meeting or you can contact Machelle Farmer at [email protected].
Reminder: The deadline for member dues payment has already passed. You can still become a member of EMA this semester, $35 for new members (includes EMA polo) and $20 for returning members, but you will not be eligible for funding for trips or tours. Also, students in Dr. Rothschild’s class who did not reach the payment deadline will not receive any extra credit. If you have any questions about membership, contact Kacie Broadhurst at [email protected]
Hello EMA Members & Friends! Hello Everyone!! It’s almost Fall Break, which means we are half way through the Fall semester! It has gone so fast and we hope that everyone has been enjoying everything so far. We still have a lot more events coming up this year that you can get involved in. Upcoming Meeting: The next EMA meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 22
nd, in Glass 102 at
5 p.m. Come celebrate Halloween with your fellow EMA members. The leaders will be dressed up in costumes and there will be free food & candy! Of course there will be new information about what’s going on in EMA as well. Be sure to join us for a guaranteed great time! Event Spotlight: National Tour to San Francisco: It’s almost time for the long awaited national tour to San Francisco, California! EMA members are leaving this week to head to California and Jordan Wood, Tours & Speakers Leader, has a lot of great tours planned. Some of the tour highlights include AT&T Park, the Great American Music Hall, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, and the Moscone Center. This is sure to be a great trip for all those attending! We’ll be able to hear all about their experiences at the next EMA meeting on Oct. 22
nd. If you have additional questions
about the trip, be sure to contact Jordan at [email protected]. Industry News: Music
Local: This Friday, October 17th
the Space Tones, one of LemonDrop Records’ bands, will be playing at Nathan P. Murphys downtown at 8 p.m. LemonDrop Records is a local company owned and operated by Missouri State’s own Kevin Ehlers and Charlie Rosenbury. Other artists playing that night will be The
Reverend Skeez and DJ Roach. It is an all ages show, costing $3 for 21 and up and $7 for minors. It would be great for EMA members to come out and show support for LemonDrop and it should be a great show! It is over Fall Break, so if you are still in town, be sure to check it out. For more information visit http://www.lemondroprecords.com. MEISA: The first MEISA (Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association) meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21
st at 8 p.m. It will be at the Magic Bean at the corner
of Grand and National in the Bear’s Mall (next to the Conoco). The Wisenheimers will be playing at 10 p.m. If you attend the meeting, MEISA will cover the $2 charge to get into the show. This will be a great way to get involved in MEISA and learn more about the organization and the music industry. If you are interested in the music side of the entertainment industry, this organization is for you! For more information contact Shanna Mott, Music Industry Representative, at [email protected]. Reminder: In order to be eligible for trips, tours, and events and get extra credit in Dr. Rothschild’s class, you must apply for membership online through the EMA Facebook Webpage or Blackboard and pay your dues by Tuesday, October 14
th, 2008. Dues for new members are $35 (which includes an EMA polo) and returning members are $20 per
semester. Please complete the application as soon as possible. Also, students in Dr. R’s class will get 3 extra credit points for every event they attend and 1 extra credit point for chalking before meetings, but you must be a paying member in order to get the points.
Springfield Cardinals Internship Program: It provides a hands-on learning experience in specific areas, as well as a comprehensive view of minor league baseball administration. Applicants should have a strong interest in pursuing a career in professional sports, be highly motivated and hard working, and have a willingness to work long hours and weekends. The start date for these unpaid internships is mid-March. It would be preferred that applicants be available for the entire 70-game season (beginning of April though Labor Day Weekend). You must be receiving college credit to be eligible. Training positions include, but are not limited to, the following: Ticket Sales, Group Sales, Promotions,
Baseball Operations, Stadium Operations, Media Relations, Public Relations, Community Relations, & Various Game Night Duties. The application process has started for the 2009 season. To be considered for
an internship, please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, and list of references to Duane Miller at [email protected].
Member Spotlight: Amy Hargrove is currently a junior here at Missouri State majoring in Entertainment Management with an emphasis in music. She is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma and transferred to MSU because of the EM program. Since she just moved to Springfield, she is very excited about meeting new people in EMA that share her interests and can help her get involved in the community. Something interesting about Amy that you may not know is that she has been singing and performing since she was 5 years old. She’s been in numerous talent competitions and performed at various festivals throughout the Midwest. Her career goal is to become her own agent/manager and promote herself throughout the music industry or promote someone else that she believes could make it. She also works a Iron Horse Stables, which is a biker bar/motel/restaurant in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She bartends/waitresses and gets to sing every Saturday night. She loves being able to meet new people every time she performs. Overall, Amy is very excited to be a part of the EMA program and learn more about the entertainment industry. Make sure to say HI to Amy at the next EMA event…maybe she’ll even sing for you!
Hello Everyone!! Welcome back to another great week filled with awesome EMA events. Fall Break is right around the corner, which means the San Francisco National Tour is coming up!! We hope everyone is enjoying the great fall weather and has been able to relax and enjoy the weekend. We look forward to seeing everyone at the great events coming up this week! Event Spotlight: Incredible Pizza Social This Wednesday, October 8
th, EMA will be holding a social event at Incredible Pizza
located off of South Campbell Road, just north of Battlefield Road. It will last from 6-9 p.m. and will cost $7 for paid members and $14 for non-paid members. This will include unlimited pizza buffet, drinks, and unlimited games for one hour. Please contact Matt Bosslet at [email protected] if you will be attending so we can reserve the correct number of people for the event. We hope to see you there!!! Industry News: Events Local This past weekend on Saturday, October 4
th, the Taste of Springfield
was held downtown along South Street and into the Square. It was a festival full of food, music, competitions, and activities for children. Festival-goers were able to purchase 10 tickets for $10 and taste great food from local restaurants, such as Trolley’s, South Avenue Pizza Company, Fire & Ice, and Maria’s Mexican Restaurant. There were two Iron Chef Competitions held between local restaurants and cooking demonstrations from local chefs and restaurant owners. Along with all of the food there was live music throughout the day and numerous activities for kids to enjoy. National The VH1 Hip Hop Honors 2008 premiers tonight, October 6
th, at 9 p.m. Tracy
Morgan is the host this year and expects an amazing event honoring Hip Hop’s contribution to the music industry. “Every year VH1 celebrates the vision, innovation, and groove power of the seminal artists who helped make hip hop such a strong cultural force around the world” (VH1.com). Be sure to tune into VH1 tonight to watch the event and celebrate Hip Hop’s honorable musicians. Industry News: Venues New Opening! The new BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma celebrated its grand opening on August 30-31. The downtown entertainment venue started construction three years ago and the management team at SMG planned a free weekend for everyone to enjoy the opening with events such as Garth Brooks and the Eagles. This 19,199-seat arena will offer a wide array of events from concerts, to football games, to hockey matches. The waiting is now over and fans can finally enjoy everything this new venue, the BOK Center, has to offer. For more information, including career opportunities, be sure to check out http://www.smg.com.
Reminder: In order to be eligible for trips, tours, and events you must apply for membership online through the EMA Facebook Webpage or Blackboard and pay your dues by Tuesday, October 14
th,
2008. Dues for new members are $35 (which includes an EMA polo) and returning members are $20 per semester. Please complete the application as soon as possible. Also, students in Dr. Rothschild’s class will get 3 extra credit points for every event they attend and 1 extra credit point for chalking before meetings, but you must be a paying member in order to get the points.
Member Spotlight: Robert Stewart, Jr. is a senior majoring in Mass Media and Digital Film production. The number one thing he is looking forward to this year is meeting new people and volunteering whenever possible. Robert is also looking forward to Pollstar in the Spring. One of his past experiences with EMA that he will never forget is going to LA and Chi town. He got to know really great people and got a chance to be part of history when the writer’s strike happened in LA, which allowed
him to connect with some writers. Upon graduation Robert wants to go to film school somewhere which is in the works as we speak! One thing that you might now know about Robert is that he recently got his certificate in Screenwriting for Television and Film from MSU this past summer. WORDS OF ADVICE-Don't wait until the last minute to get involved, get involved early and get connected to a network that can open doors for you later along the road.