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Couponing 101

Submitted by rfesler on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 17:46
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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: 
I approve. In the future under "Program Justification, please do not use "possibly" for any form of feedback. Either we will definitely do surveys, or it will not be mentioned at all.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
60030 minutes80030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Join us for a beginner’s guide to couponing. Learn where to find the best coupons, how to organize them, and how to make to most of your next shopping trip. Be sure to check out a book on family budget planning and other ways to spend money wisely as you begin your couponing adventure.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance
Additional Event Types: 
Business & Finance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Patsy Smith, Consumer Queen website contributor
  Oklahoma
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 meets the goal of satisfying curiosity and providing community enrichment opportunities. The Almonte community would benefit by learning new ways to make their grocery budget stretch to its maximum potential.
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?: 
It will reach out to the already existing users of coupons that follow the Consumer Queen and also be inviting to those who have always wanted to learn how to coupon.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance and feedback. Possibly a program survey.
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?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book display on money saving tips.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
There is a $50 speaker's fee. I am hoping for a good turn out for this program since the Consumer Queen also advertises her classes on her website as well.
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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