Hail the Hens

1. Hail the Hens Honoring Tradition Through Community Unity http://home.cfl.rr.com/usainfo/Birds/BlueHenChicken.jpg

2. Welcome Our Special Guests • Maureen Roser • Newark Partnership Coordinator • Sandy • Owner of Clothes in the Past Lane on Main Street • Emily Hartline • Spirit Ambassador http://newark.de.us/downtown/About_Us_whatNew_files/image002.jpg http://www.jackofclubsmovie.com/images/clothesinthefastlane.jpg

3. An Egg-cellent Idea • Meet the Brood • Bird’s Eye View • Meredith Rubin • Rebecca Marcus • Hear the Cluck of Our Fellow Hens • Corinne Spencer • Sophia Tripop • Follow the Heard • Chris Resler http://www.windgrove.com/ee/images/uploads/duck_egg.jpg • Chicken Scratch Issues • Vincent Rojas • Mike Woods • Let’s Spread Our Wings • Ryan Reed • To The Roost

4. Bird’s Eye View: An Overview Meredith Rubin Rebecca Marcus

5. Bird’s Eye View: Overview • Unify community and school • Honor Newark’s 250th Anniversary • Draw attention to campus and downtown shops • Raise overall spirit of UD and Newark http://www.randalpinkett.com/images/uDelLogo.gif

6. Bird’s Eye View: Specifics • Scatter decorative mascots throughout Newark • Recognize local artistic talent • Beautify the town • Create a friendly atmosphere http://www.redfieldplugins.com/samples/Palette3d00L.jpg

7. Bird’s Eye View: Design http://www.national5and10.com/images/10%20yoUDee%20doll%20university%20of%20delaware.jpg

8. Bird’s Eye View: Placement • Span: • Main Street • North and South Campuses • West and East Campuses • Student Centers • The Green Photo by Rebecca Marcus

9. Bird’s Eye View: Placement • Memorial Hall • Laird Campus Photos by Rebecca Marcus

10. Bird’s Eye View: Placement • Student Centers • Perkins Photo By Rebecca Marcus

11. Bird’s Eye View: Placement • Main Street and North Chapel • Main Street and Academy Photos By Rebecca Marcus

12. Bird’s Eye View: Timeframe • Total Preparation: about 6-8 months • Sponsorships: 2 months • Ordering: 2 months • Designing/Decorating: 8-12 weeks • Installation: 1 month • Display time: 1 year • Starting in April 2008 • Auction Preparation: 2 weeks • Auction: 1 month http://home.wangjianshuo.com/archives/2003/11/01/shanghai.home-clock-ikea.jpg

13. Bird’s Eye View: Publicity • “The Review” • A need for a better town/campus relationship was addressed, written Nov. 13, 2007 • President Harker • “Changes are needed to enhance the partnership with industry, government and the community,” from UDaily on Nov. 6, 2007 • “Creating Knowledge-Based Partnerships: Challenges and Opportunities” • Program designed to build partnerships to commercialize marketplace

14. Hear the Cluck of Our Fellow Hens: The Survey Corinne Spencer Sophia Tripop

15. Hear the Cluck of Our Fellow Hens: Objectives • Identify Desire for Unity • Determine Level of Support • Verify Potential Statue Locations • Assess for Possible Setbacks http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/survey-writen.jpg

16. Hear the Cluck of Our Fellow Hens: Demographics • Community Members • Students • Faculty • Store Owners http://special.newsroom.msu.edu/back_to_school/images/students_hi.jpg

17. Hear the Cluck of Our Fellow Hens: Unity Between UD and Newark • Hens Would Increase Unity!

18. Hear the Cluck of Our Fellow Hens: Locations of Statues

19. Hear the Cluck of Our Fellow Hens: How Likely are You to Visit the Statues?

20. Hear the Cluck of Our Fellow Hens: Comments • “I feel there is very little unity between UD and Newark Community, everything is always geared toward UD in some way or another.” - Owner of Crystal Concepts on Main Street • “I think this is a cool idea, I think decorating them would be a bonding experience for a group, club, or athletic team.” • Freshman Student at UD

21. Hear the Cluck of Our Fellow Hens: Comments • “I think this is a great idea!” - UD student • “It’s amazing that you have come up with an idea that can unite both community and the University. Good luck!” • Community member • Smiles all around from the Korner Diner!

22. Hear the Cluck of Our Fellow Hens: Summary of Survey Analysis • Unity is Low • Statues Would Increase Unity • Many Would Enjoy Statues • Statue Locations are Frequently Visited • Store Owners Would Donate

23. Follow the Heard: Other Universities and Communities Chris Resler

24. Follow the Heard: Universities • Colleges • University of Iowa • University of Kansas http://www.uiowa.edu/~fyi/issues/issues2003_v41/05072004/briefs.html http://photos.ku.edu/cgi-bin/photolib.shtml?page=preview&id=100699

25. Follow the Heard: Universities • Colleges • James Madison University • Virginia Tech http://www.gobbledeart.com http://www.jmu.edu/putupyourdukes/

26. Follow the Heard: Universities • Colleges • University of Maryland • University of Georgia http://www.uga.edu/gm/903/FeatAthenscape.html http://www.feartheturtle.umd.edu/fttsculptures/

27. Follow the Heard: Communities • Communities • Cow Parade Nationwide • Dino Days in Wilmington http://www.cowparade.com http://www.sbrdesigns.com/pages/publicart.html

28. Chicken Scratch Issues: Details Vincent Rojas Mike Woods

29. Chicken Scratch Issues: Risks • Gary Stokes at Risk Management • Risk Management • Liability • Trip Hazard • Must not be an attractive nuisance http://www.speedysigns.com/images/osha/large/CAUTION049.gif

30. Chicken Scratch Issues: Definition • David Apostolico, Esq. and James Woods, Esq. • Attractive nuisance • Doctrine applies to pools, swings, pits, etc. • Danger is not obvious to children. • Considered defects by manufacturer or installer http://www.ehouseplans.com/images/pool3.jpg http://www.adoptionblogs.com/media/Reactive%20Attachment%20Disorder/SwingPout.jpg

31. Chicken Scratch Issues: Hazards • Risk Management • Insurance • University deductible would exceed value of statues so they would not utilize property insurance • Delaware State Coverage Insurance • Utilize to protect against weather and fire • Must be in well lit areas to avoid vandalism http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Hazard_X.svg/500px-Hazard_X.svg.png

32. Bird’s Eye View: Donations • Receive donations from: • Businesses • Organizations • UD Groups • Alumni • Clubs • Fraternities/Sororities • Individuals • Students • Town Residents http://www.stfrancisav.org/images/donation.gif

33. Chicken Scratch Issues: Details • Costs • $1,000 to produce each statue and base • Artist fees • Size • 4-feet tall plus base http://www.urbanprestige.com/listenup/listenup/wp-content/uploads/tape-measure.jpg

34. Chicken Scratch Issues: Plaque • Plaques • Honor artist and donor • Made of bronze • Durable • Does not wear • Costs $95 to produce http://www.umassalumni.com/events/reunions/1957/plaque1.JPG

35. Chicken Scratch Issues: Trademark • Trademark • Legal Opinion • “Fair Use” under U.S. Trademark • Not claiming as own • Submitting for UD class project http://www.asginvestigations.com/corporate/trademark.jpg

36. Chicken Scratch Issues: Pass It On • Marketing • Word-of-Mouth • Flyers • Email • Website • Udaily • “The Review” • Local Newspapers http://experiencedynamics.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/word_of_mouth.jpg

37. Let’s Spread Our Wings: Implementation Ryan Reed

38. Let’s Spread Our Wings: Approval • Final Approval • University of Delaware • President Harker • City of Newark • Design Committee • Maureen Roser • Mayor • Vance Funk III http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/all-thumbs-up.jpg

39. Let’s Spread Our Wings: Conclusion • Bird’s Eye View • Hear the Cluck of Our Fellow Hens • Follow the Heard • Chicken Scratch Issues • Let’s Spread Our Wings http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/resizedImages/bald-eagle-flight.jpg

40. To the Roost:Questions and Answers Thank you for your attention!