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WELCOME to. 1 st Staff Meeting October 20, 2012 10:00 a.m. STAFF. CEO/Owner : Derek Palmer (Me) CFO/CIO/Creative Director : Candace Board of Trustees : Danielle, Tony, Keith Writers-3: Cherise , LaShonda , & Eryk Poets-2: Tammy & Danielle Graphic Designers-2: BJ, Liz
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WELCOME to 1st Staff Meeting October 20, 2012 10:00 a.m.
STAFF • CEO/Owner: Derek Palmer (Me) • CFO/CIO/Creative Director: Candace • Board of Trustees: Danielle, Tony, Keith • Writers-3: Cherise, LaShonda, & Eryk • Poets-2: Tammy & Danielle • Graphic Designers-2: BJ, Liz • Photographers-2:Me & Dee
Who we are… • We’re a spring-board for undiscovered talent. • We specialize in promoting and bringing to the public’s eye, new and exciting artistic people. • The artists/entrepreneurs must exhibit excellence, positivity and great skill. • Our goals include promoting small entrepreneurships by showcasing them in our articles and ads. • We are a group of young, positive, professionals. This is what we plan to exhibit at all times!
WHAT WE COVER… • We’re subject focused. Each month we have a theme. We’re hoping to feature musicians, artists, fashion models, and civic leaders. • Our 3 pillars are: Art, Fashion, and Culture • Art: Visual and Performing • Fashion: Style, Beauty, Hair, & Health • Cultural: Events, Food, Wealth, & Community
TONE of SimplyELEVATE • We hope to have fun, upbeat articles with a slight sense of humor. • Keep in mind that we want the magazine to be family-friendly. • Let’s keep it all PG-13.
ASSIGNMENTS • There are 2 types of assignments: Field and Desk • Contracts need to be signed by Nov 9th • We will have a photo-shoot after the meeting • Need everyone’s biography by Nov 16th • Everyone please find at least 2 candidates to interview. Notify me or Candace for final approval.
Most Recent Status • The LLC’s paperwork is in progress. • The website, FB page and Twitter accounts are active. • I have created/modified templates for the magazine using Adobe InDesign.
Most Recent Status • Interviewed/Photographed on Oct. 13: Rock Band Minus Touch (Raleigh, NC)
Most Recent Status cont’d… • Interviewed/Photographed on Oct. 16: Model/Hip Hop Artist/Clothing Designer Lottie Dottie (Winston-Salem, NC)
UPCOMING Artists… • Kelli-Anne Harris Model/Actress (Richlands, NC) • Kyshaa Model/Actress (Raleigh, NC)
UPCOMING Artists… • Lisa Humble Model/Bodybuilder (Raleigh, NC) • Sharon BraxtonGospel Singer (Greensboro, NC)
UPCOMING Artists… • DaeshaVu by LaDaesha Clothing Designer (Durham, NC) • JungleBarbie Julia (Baltimore, MD)Model/Clothing Designer
In Retrospect… • Here’s how we got here….. • God works in mysterious ways…A disagreement over my cell phone bill spawned the seperation of the Palmer family from it’s creation 5Seven Artistry Magazine. • It has been rebranded as 5Seven Magazine. • Do you want to hear the details?
CONCLUSION • I thank you all for coming and launching us!! A BIG thanks goes out to CheriseBinns & Danielle Walker for their articles. I’d like to also thank Elizabeth Christmas (Hampton, VA) for her Graphic Designs/Logo help. • Do you have any questions? Now let’s have a BRAINSTORMING SESSION!!!