TFN Newsletter | Fall 2023 | Issue #1 🖤 🩶 🤍
Hello TFN members, new & old! We are so psyched to be getting going with a new semester of all things fashion, photoshoots, and runway! Read below for a recap of Info. Night, Shoot #1 updates, etc.!
📰 Newsletter At A Glance:
Fall 2023 Info Night Presentation (if you weren’t there…) 👾
Shoot #1 Sign-Ups (Forthcoming) & Shoot Dates 📅
Executive Board Interest Form 👓
Pay Your Dues! 💵
Moodboard Event💅
Links, links, links! 🔗
TFN On-the-Horizon 🌅
1) FALL 2023 INFO NIGHT PRESENTATION 👾
Photography by: James Hoeck
Thank you to everyone who attended Info. Night! We were so happy to see so many new and familiar faces and cannot wait to get to work with you all! With that in mind, some of you might’ve not been able to join us. In that case, please check out the slideshow below and review it at your leisure. If any questions remain, feel free to reach out to tfnuiuc@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or concerns!
2) SHOOT #1 SIGN-UPS 📅
Photography by: Briella Henderson
TFN Fall 2023 is well underway and we are excited to get going! To accommodate the busy schedule of both the executive board and members as well as back-to-school craziness, all shoots and styling sessions have been moved up one week. Please refer to these new dates and expect communication to be forthcoming on the dates list below. We appreciate your ongoing patience during this hectic time!
Shoot #1 Dates + Deadlines:
Sign-Ups: OPEN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd
Sign-Ups Close: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th at 11:59 PM
Roles List Announced: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th
Styling Session: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th (SCD Lower Lobby, 7-8 PM)
Photoshoot Date: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th (SCD Lower Lobby for prep/makeup, location for shooting TBD, 10 AM-4 PM)
Shoot Dates for Fall 2023:
September:
Shoot 1 Sign-Up Opens: September 3rd
Shoot 1 Sign-Up Closes: September 8th (@ 11:59 PM)
Shoot 1 Roles Announced Via Newsletter: September 10th
Shoot 1 Styling - September 11th (7-8 pm, LL of SCD)
Shoot 1 - September 17th (TBD on times/location/logistics/roles)
Shoot 2 Sign-Up Opens: September 17th
Shoot 2 Sign-Up Closes: September 22nd (@ 11:59 PM)
Shoot 2 Roles Announced Via Newsletter: September 24th
Shoot 2 Styling - September 25th (7-8 pm, LL of SCD)
October:
Shoot 2 - October 1st (TBD on times/location/logistics/roles)
Shoot 3 Sign-Up Opens: October 1st
Shoot 3 Sign-Up Closes: October 6th (@ 11:59 PM)
Shoot 3 Roles Announced Via Newsletter: October 8th
Shoot 3 Styling - October 9th (7-8 pm, LL of SCD)
Shoot 3 - October 15th (TBD on times/location/logistics/roles)
Shoot 4 Sign-Up Opens: October 15th
Shoot 4 Sign-Up Closes: October 20th (@ 11:59 PM)
Shoot 4 Roles Announced Via Newsletter: October 22nd
*Skipping a week for the shoot maybe for a Halloween surprise…*
Shoot 4 Styling - October 30th (7-8 pm, LL of SCD)
November:
Shoot 4 - November 5th (TBD on times/location/logistics/roles)
December:
CFE.3 - December 2nd (TBD on times/location/logistics/roles)
3) EXECUTIVE BOARD INTEREST FORM 👓
Photography by: Briella Henderson
Interested in being part of the TFN Executive Board for Fall of 2023 and beyond? Fill out this brief survey to be added into further communication regarding all things interviews, shadowing, and final decisions/selected to be on board.
4) PAY YOUR DUES 💵
Photography by: Elie Ziersel
🤍PAY YOUR DUES! : $20 dollars for TFN? Call it a deal, a bargain, whatever you call it, but remember to pay your dues! All events, photoshoots, and TFN-member events are for due-paying members only. If you have any questions or concerns about dues, please reach out to our Treasurer, Anu (kherlen2@illinois.edu). When sending the money over, please use “tfnuiuc@gmail.com” through Zelle or Venmo. Make sure to include your name! It makes it easier for everyone to confirm you have paid when attendance is taken at shoots, events, etc.
Please note that members who have not paid dues will not be considered for shoots. Please remember to submit dues to be included in upcoming events and TFN productions!
5) MOODBOARD EVENT 💅
Photography by: Rishi Mohan
✂️EVENT: Create Your Own Vision Board
A message from Sam Simmons (Events Director):
We are so excited to invite you all to our first social event of the seamster: Create Your Own Vision Board! Join us for a pleasant night of crafting fashion, mood, or manifestation boards using magazines, paint swatches, and other fun imagery! The event will take place September 14th from 7-9 PM in rooms 1000 and 1002 at SCD. We can’t wait to see you all there!
6) LINKS, LINKS, LINKS! 🔗
Photography by: Elie Ziersel
Links! They’re important and we have a lot of them! From Discord to club dues, forms, and the first shoot, here’s a little synopsis of all the places you’ll need to visit on the world wide web to connect with TFN:
🤍PAY YOUR DUES! : $20 dollars for TFN? Call it a deal, a bargain, whatever you call it, but remember to pay your dues! All events, photoshoots, and TFN-member events are for due-paying members only. If you have any questions or concerns about dues, please reach out to our Treasurer, Anu (kherlen2@illinois.edu). When sending the money over, please use “tfnuiuc@gmail.com” through Zelle.
🖤Google Calendar (updated/live throughout the semester):
🤍Discord (for newbies, returning members are most likely already part of our Discord community)
🖤Blog (TFN’s writing hub)
🤍Linktree (For miscellaneous links, social media, past issues, and an easy-to-find catalogue of TFN-related festivities)
🖤Anonymous Survey/Feedback Form (for any past members who want to share opinions, perspectives, and improvements!)
7) TFN on the Horizon 🌅
Photography by: Elie Ziersel
Speaking of the future, here are some things to look out for that’ll be announced in the coming weeks:
🖤CFE.4 - The fourth installation of UIUC’s largest fashion event are coming soon! Keep updated on our linktree!
🤍Writers - Interested in writing for TFN’s blog and/or publication and working alongside the marvelous Sophie Mennenga (Writing Director/Editor-in-Chief) and fabulous Monique Robinson (Blog Director), fill out the Writer interest form! Staff Writing Info. Night will be September 7th, 6-7pm, Room 1002 in SCD.
🖤Graphic Designers - Interested in graphic designing for TFN’s publication, growing your portfolio, and working with the lovely Creative Director of Design, Olivia Sims? Then fill out the Graphic Designer interest form! What are you waiting for?
🤍Workshop/Events - We have a plethora of things coming at you soon and very soon. Keep up-to-date with the GCal to get first dibs and first looks at TFN gatherings fastly approaching!
🖤TFN Member Notion - Coming soon…
And much, much more!
With that, TFN is back and we’re ready to go. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, send a note to tfnuiuc@gmail.com.
“If you can't be better than your competition, just dress better.” -Anna Wintour
Au revoir,
~William Hohe
2023 President of The Fashion Network (TFN)
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