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Take Care - Take Charge

Submitted by rfesler on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 12:07
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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
Manager Comments: 
Please make sure that the volunteer completes her paperwork if she hasn't already done so.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63045 minutes73030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Empower yourself & your loved ones with information to assist with the transition when your life's journey changes. Connie Daniels, with Legend at Rivendell, will visit with us about the legal forms needed when our parents age and need that extra support. Library staff will be on hand to demonstrate our online legal forms database.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
volunteer
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 meets the goal of "Library Members First" as it will serve as an opportunity for attendees to explore local resources to assist them when it comes to caring for their aging parents. It will be a very supportive and educational program that will help families transition into this new phase of their lives.
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?: 
This will be a successful program because it both connects attendees to community support services and introduces them to our library databases and local programs.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be determined by attendee feedback and follow up discussions. I will be teaming up with the presenter to discuss our local services and databases that may be of use.
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)
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

I will upsell this program at my other events for this age group such as "Community Coffee & Conversation" and "Afternoon Book Chat."

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Coffee/tea
Final Comments: 
I am excited to work with this presenter. She has lead several programs geared towards this age group at local nonprofits and senior centers. This community partnership has the potential to lead to other similar programs.
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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