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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
September 12, 2013
IN THIS EDITION
GOING MOBILE WITH NEW HULTCENTER.ORG
“BUILDING BETTER NON-PROFIT BOARDS” AT EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
VIDEO CAPTURES “MIRACLE” OF REGULAR EXERCISE
AROUND THE CITY
Going Mobile with New HultCenter.org
Quick – grab a smartphone or tablet and type HultCenter.org in the browser. Choose whether to visit the calendar or the
website, or just scroll down and see what the Hult Center has to offer.
The Hult Center’s website must serve two distinctly different
users – ticket buyers and event promoters - and the number of
visitors using mobile devices is increasing exponentially. To
access the calendar and buy tickets on the old site with a
mobile device was a rather bumpy process, and the information
for promoters was useful, but didn’t help sell the venue.
Designed to be mobile-friendly and accessible, the new
HultCenter.org maximizes the mobile experience without
sacrificing the graphics-rich environment needed to show and
sell the excitement of live performances at the Hult Center.
Banner images dominate the top of each page, designed to put the viewer in the middle of the action, and encourage ticket
sales. Patrons asked for a more robust search feature and a way to jump directly to the full calendar, and both are on the
home page.
In addition, the most improved experience is for Hult Center promoters. There is now a comprehensive guide designed to
appeal to promoters with touring shows. Brides and event planners also have a special section with beautiful images from
weddings and events that show the elegance the Hult Center can add to their special day. A section for business events
showcases the variety of spaces and possibilities for meetings and conferences.
Designed to support ticket sales, venue rentals and featuring a fully optimized mobile experience, HultCenter.org is ready
for business, no matter where one is. For more information, contact Libby Tower at 541-682-8380.
“Building Better Non-Profit Boards” at Eugene Public Library
Local non-profit organizations can get expert guidance on how to recruit, manage, and retain successful board members at
a free workshop on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m., at the Downtown Eugene Public Library. The session will be led by Tim
Armstrong, director of the Non-Profit Management Institute at Lane Community College’s (LCC) Small Business
Development Center.
According to Armstrong, “Nothing has a bigger impact on the success of your non-profit as your board of directors.” An
effective board is essential to a non-profits’ legality, fundraising, and quality of hired leadership. Board members must
achieve and maintain the right mix of responsible oversight and an appropriate level of control. The first step is identifying
and engaging individuals with the necessary skills as well as the wisdom, honesty, and spirit of public service to guide an
organization through good times and bad.
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This workshop is one in a series at the Eugene Public Library providing practical support to promote the success of local
non-profits. The program is co-sponsored by the Eugene Public Library, Non-Profit Management Institute at LCC’s Small
Business Development Center and SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business. For more information, contact the
Eugene Public Library at 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.
Video Captures “Miracle” of Regular Exercise
Patrons of the Recreation Division often tell wonderful stories about how recreation has positively impacted their lives.
Once in a while, a patron’s story is so touching it just has to be shared. Such is the case with Vi, a 70-something woman who
swims three times a week at Sheldon Pool.
Growing up in New York City where swimming pools were scarce, Vi never went
swimming as a child. When she finally learned to swim at age 29, she discovered an
activity she has enjoyed for the past 50 years.
As part of its marketing efforts, Recreation has produced a video in which Vi tells her story
and concludes that the fact she’s still swimming at her age is “a miracle.”
While perhaps not quite a miracle, regular activity has been shown to provide many
benefits – including a longer life. Research also shows that doing an activity regularly is
the key and that while people usually participate in exercise for only short periods of time, those who choose recreational
activities such as swimming or walking are more likely to continue to do that activity for many years.
For more information, please contact Recreation Division Manager Craig Smith at 541-682-5334.
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