Wednesday, April 6, 2011
meeting update
: I guess the indyparks thing is on the agenda. This is not a rally of sorts. It would just really be cool if we had some representation from the skateboard community there. We might not even get to talk. But at least we will be there.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
UPDATE PLEASE READ!!!!
The meeting was just confirmed today. Lets pack this house!!!
The meeting is on Thursday 4/7 from 345 to 5 pm in the city council building. It will be in room 260.
MEETING!! TRY TO COME!!
I know it is last minute. We should try and get as many people here as possible. Even if it doesn't happen, I think it would be a good idea to show up.
There will be a meeting held on friday 4/8/11 by the Parks Board at the City County Building (room 260 4 or5pm). I do not have the exact time, and cant find any info about it on the web. There is supposed to be some type of announcement in terms of who will be aquiring the property that the skatepark resides on. I dont think they will be counting on the public attending. I think it would serve our cause best to have as many parents, business owners, and people who care about the future of the skatepark to be in attendance. Please repost this and tell everyone you know. It's time to stand up and get involved. Any further info I can get before hand will be posted ASAP.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
BLOWIN UP!
While I was sending out emails for one of our benefits someone at Metromix heard about our group. They asked me if I would be their Local celebrity of week. I gladly accepted for a chance to get our vision out there. You can find the article here.
March 29, 2011
Local celebrity: Tim Devlin
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Special to MetromixMarch 29, 2011
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Claim to fame: Co-founder, Indianapolis Skate Park Advocates; technology education teacher, Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center.
If you had 30 seconds to pitch the ISPA cause to the City Council/mayor, what would you say?
I personally know kids around the city who are being pressured with serious choices, be it gangs or violence and drug use. I grew up around skate parks, and it has done great things for my life. I would love for these kids to have the same chance to receive the mentorship that older skateboarders can give.
What’s your main project right now?
We’re working with the King Park neighborhood to get a skate park put in at 25th and the Monon. We are also pursuing turning our group into a nonprofit so we will be able to accept donations and grants.
Why did you make this your personal cause?
I’ve had had an interest in skateboarding since the fifth grade. Even then, I would write the mayor letters, begging him to build a skate park in Carmel. I wish I still had some of those letters.
Before becoming a teacher what was your dream?
To be a bum, I guess? Just make enough money to skateboard all the time, and just live in a small house with little bills. But a couple things happened that changed all that.
What were those things?
During that part of my life, I was living out of my van. I met a lot of younger kids at skate parks who hated school. I started asking myself why I liked (school) and then I remembered all the teachers that really influenced me.
My mom also got on me and was like, “Why are you going to waste the talents that you have? How are you not going to give back anything that was given to you?” This hit pretty hard.
What’s your favorite place to skate locally? Ultimate dream spot?
Locally, the park at Major Taylor. My dream place would be an empty pool on a spring afternoon in Arizona.
Do you skate with protective gear?
I would if it was cool, as bad as it sounds. I would, but it’s not. So I just make excuses not to?
If you were going to jail for life tomorrow, what’s the last meal you’d eat in this town and why?
For sure, the Taco and Burrito Place at 42nd Street and Millersville Road. Pablo would definitely hook it up — best burritos in town.
Indianapolis: Love it or leave it?
Love it. I’ve tried to move to other places, and I always end up here. I can’t really put it into words.
Indianapolis Skate Park Advocates
ISPA will host a fundraiser April 28 at Talbott Street, featuring bands and raffles.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
aHHHH
I have been super busy lately and skateboarding in this weather has been HORRIBLE! We had a meeting last week and it was awesome. We are making some good moves and things are coming together as our group finds their roles. We are now meeting once a month. Our next event sounds awesome! We are going to have a raffle so if anyone would like to donate let us know. email me tdevlin@umail.iu.edu.
So I am going through my first year of teaching at Lynhurst 7th and 8th grade center. Some students wrote these letters a while ago. I promised them I would post them up online. Sorry Jake and Nigel for taking so long. Jake is a bmx rider and Nigel is from a family of skateboarders. All of them are dreaming of new skateparks. Read their letters yourself!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
AWESOME EVENT!
Oursecond fundraising event went off amazingly. All the bands ripped, everyone at the Vollrath were great hosts, and the crowd was amazing. Thanks to everyone that came out and a special thanks to Evan for organizing the event and the bands. We have a small start money wise which is awesome that we have any. The biggest thing we can ask from everyone is your support. Please add us on facebook!! Indy skatepark advocates
Here are some pictures from the event taken by Samantha Fox...
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
JAN 15TH VOLLRATH!
We are doing another fundraising event for the new skatepark. Evan has again organized a bunch of awesome bands, art, and other things to come together for a great night!
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