-Things are going pretty well for us, folks.
-Komol--He understands English fairly well, but he cannot speak it very well. If he needs us to repeat something, then he will ask us to. Pay attention to him, and make sure to check in for understanding. We're a family, people!!
-We're all progressing well. Yay us.
-This week was full of confusion and busy-ness.
-Let's support each other, especially as times get harder and busier, to make sure that we are patient and loving of one another during these stressful times.
-Let's push ourselves!
-If you have a proposal in the meeting, then you are allowed to speak out of turn by saying first, "I have a proposal." Then we will hear your potential solution.
PREVIOUS MEETING'S NOTES
-Cleaning week people OVERSEE cleaning. not do it yourself
-Ruth still apologizes.
-Cleaning has gotten better. Good job, folks. Keep it up.
-We're making too much of a mess in class, and we are talking too much during class. It's disturbing. Please try and be better about not talking while we're working in class (private conversations, go away), and also try to be better about cleaning up after yourself in the Work Space (gym) after classes.
-Talking over each other is especially a problem during group work rehearsals. Keep this in mind.
-Joking around is fine, and having fun is great, but we need to be much more focused and respectful while we are in classes. We are there to work. So, let's work.
COMMUNICATION
-We must take responsibility for ourselves and be on time for and aware of rehearsals. No more "5 minutes until rehearsal, people!" It is all about the WAY you say it. Don't force people and be aggressive in your tone, but be understanding and treat each other like adults. You don't have to teach anybody. We are all here to learn.
-Perhaps we should start more rehearsals on time instead of waiting for other members of the group? Or just be responsible for yourself and be on time, because we can't do group work unless everyone is prepared and on time. Communicate with the group. If you can't be on time, then maybe step out of the group and communicate that with them. Be there or don't be there!
-Treat each other as equals. No mommying or daddying others and bossing them around. Either that or we have for sure leaders in the group. What is the solution? Perhaps just don't tell each other what to do.
-We need people who are target oriented as well as process oriented, because it takes all sorts to make a successful group.
-Think before you speak.
-Speaking over each other is still a problem.
-Clear and Immediate communication. Don't talk with food in your mouth. Let's accept each other's small habits, no matter what they are. This means dealing with it on a one-on-one manner, not in public. If you have a problem with it, then tell that person directly; don't make it public knowledge.
2ND YEAR'S LIST
-Clean an extra 5% at the end of lunch
1) Please do not interrupt the 2nd Year's classes. Even opening the door is distracting, so please refrain from entering that space in any way while they are in class.
2) Kitchen. Clean it and make sure it is in order. This means keeping objects in sensible places (computers and electronics not on the kitchen counter, and even keeping them off of the top and bottom shelf of the coffee table, dishes clean and in the dish rack, or if your dishes are not clean then put them to the left of the sinks). Clean countertops and tables, please.
3) Shoes. Keep them on the shoe wracks, please. Thank you.
4) Who's going to take out the trash after classes. Two people in charge of cleaning for the week need to make arrangements for themselves. There are too many damn flies around!
5) Perhaps we should clear off the coat racks in the kitchen and dressing rooms and collect the extra stuff in a donation box. Or perhaps this idea is dumb.
-We just need to respect the space. For those of us who live here, we need to remember that this is not actually our space. It is a privilege to live here. However, for those of us who live here, we and our stuff are not invisible, so we perhaps can't be expected to keep our stuff more compact. Those of us who live here will take more space. Living here should not take away the focus of the school--to learn and grow as artists and professionals. Everyone, let's keep our stuff in compact spaces, instead of spreading it out all over the space. Respect the space. Respect the space. We must keep our personal lives (especially those of us who live at the school) and our work space separated at least mentally.
-In summation: we have physical limitations (like not having access to the work space at times), but if we can keep it all organized and clean, then it can work.
-This is a School. Therefore, let's create a school atmosphere and environment, not a home atmosphere and environment. It is a learning space.
-Every time we have a family meeting, we will have a family clean up party afterwards, especially the coat racks. YAY!!!
-Shall we have a cleaning PARTY!!!! Ruth will put up a list where we can all sign up for the weekends we are available to clean every single corner of this place!
Meeting adjourned!
Love,
Uncle David
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