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		<title>Gymnasium Building</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:06:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Christ</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gymnasium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gym]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hall of Joy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercy]]></category>

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Major: Sporting Events
Minor: Kingdom Quest, Large Events, Food Service
What&#8217;s it used for?

Kingdom Quest (1st &#8211; 5th Grade Sunday School)
Youth Advantage Basketball.
Other basketball leagues.
Wednesday night volleyball.
Preschool indoor playground/activity time.
Vacation Bible School.

What are the challenges?

Sunlight from the windows makes seeing balls difficult, which could lead to injury.
Sunlight washes out video projection in certain areas.
Poor acoustics.
Inadequate lighting for [...]]]></description>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 500px"><a href="http://jasonthedce.com/images/ft/Gym.jpg" rel="lightbox[6]"><img title="Gymnasium" src="http://jasonthedce.com/images/ft/Gym490.jpg" alt="The Gymnasium, set up for the Confirmation banquet." width="490" height="316" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Gymnasium, set up for the Confirmation banquet.</p></div>
<p><strong>Major: </strong>Sporting Events</p>
<p><strong>Minor:</strong> Kingdom Quest, Large Events, Food Service</p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s it used for?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Kingdom Quest (1st &#8211; 5th Grade Sunday School)</li>
<li>Youth Advantage Basketball.</li>
<li>Other basketball leagues.</li>
<li>Wednesday night volleyball.</li>
<li>Preschool indoor playground/activity time.</li>
<li>Vacation Bible School.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What are the challenges?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Sunlight from the windows makes seeing balls difficult, which could lead to injury.</li>
<li>Sunlight washes out video projection in certain areas.</li>
<li>Poor acoustics.</li>
<li>Inadequate lighting for special events.</li>
<li>No permanent sound system.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s the vision?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Add method for blocking light from coming in the windows for events needing less sunlight.</li>
<li>Add sound dampening material to improve acoustics.</li>
<li>Install sound system that is ready to be used after flipping a few switches to turn it on.</li>
<li>Add additional lighting that can be used for special events.</li>
</ul>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 500px"><a href="http://jasonthedce.com/images/ft/HallOfJoy.jpg" rel="lightbox[6]"><img class="   " title="Hall of Joy" src="http://jasonthedce.com/images/ft/HallOfJoy490.jpg" alt="The Hall of Joy, between main office hallway and gym." width="490" height="316" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Hall of Joy, between main office hallway and gym.</p></div>
<p><strong>Major: </strong>Entry to Gym, Restrooms</p>
<p><strong>Minor:</strong> Small Gathering Area</p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s it used for?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Kingdom Quest opening activities.</li>
<li>Waiting area for the Gym.</li>
<li>Confirmation banquet appetizers.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What are the challenges?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>None at this time.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s the vision?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Touch up wallpaper and paint as needed.</li>
</ul>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 500px"><a href="http://jasonthedce.com/images/ft/Mercy.jpg" rel="lightbox[6]"><img class=" " title="Mercy" src="http://jasonthedce.com/images/ft/Mercy490.jpg" alt="Mercy" width="490" height="316" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Mercy, set up for Everyday Faith: My Bible</p></div>
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<p><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 246px"><a href="http://jasonthedce.com/images/ft/Mercy2.jpg" rel="lightbox[6]"><img class="  " title="Mercy, Overlooking Hall of Joy" src="http://jasonthedce.com/images/ft/Mercy2236.jpg" alt="Couches in the basement." width="236" height="152" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Half wall in Mercy, facing Hall of Joy</p></div></td>
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<p><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 246px"><a href="http://jasonthedce.com/images/ft/HallOfJoy2.jpg" rel="lightbox[6]"><img class="  " title="Hall of Joy" src="http://jasonthedce.com/images/ft/HallOfJoy2236.jpg" alt="Game tables in basement." width="236" height="152" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Hall of Joy, as seen from Mercy</p></div></td>
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<p><strong>Major: </strong>Classroom</p>
<p><strong>Minor:</strong> Meetings, Small Meals</p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s it used for?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bible classes on Sunday morning.</li>
<li>Meetings during the week.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What are the challenges?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Because of the half wall facing the Hall of Joy, sound carries up from the Hall of Joy into Mercy, which interferes with classes and meetings in Mercy when the Gym is in use.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s the vision?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Add sound dampening to half wall while maintaining &#8220;mezzanine&#8221; status of room for fire code.</li>
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