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Welcome to the Real World

Submitted by bobby.reed on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 09:36
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Downtown Library
Date: 
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10000 minutes40000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
In the real, adult world, finances can be tricky and decisions have consequences. Come join the Oklahoma State University’s 4-H extension at the Downtown Library where we will have educators walking you through a mock “Real World.” Using sample savings and transaction registers and deposit slips, participants will learn to record and manage accounts. After making deposits and required deductions, participants will continue through the “Real World” activity by making spending choices about housing, transportation, clothing, entertainment, and much more. Do you have what it takes to budget the car or house of dreams and still have money for groceries? Come find out!
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12) / Young Adult (ages 18-21)
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games / Business & Finance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Danielle Venable, OSU Extension 4-H Educator
2500 NE 23rd Street
Oklahoma City  Oklahoma  73111
United States
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
This program fulfills our core value of "Commitment to Learning as Enjoyment" by providing "fun fellowship" that is focused on gamifying the education of one of life's most perilous subjects; finances. By providing this valuable service and making a subject that is often perceived as dull entertaining, we will be providing needed life skills to our membership. This enrichment will increase our member retention and the diversification of programming options will increase our market penetration.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Danielle's previous programs at this branch have been so successful that we have had to offer additional presentations to accommodate the demand.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
By measuring and analyzing the attendance. By asking questions like, "What percentage of attendees are newcomers?" "How many of our attendees regularly attend programming?" There will also be a short attendee survey that members will be asked to fill out for future programming purposes.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Visit a community organization to promote
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Not only does this program provide an excellent service, but it is cost effective and being presented by a popular presenter.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
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