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Mindful Meditation

Submitted by sbeasley on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 12:48
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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: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Choctaw Library
Date: 
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
100000 minutes120000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Mindful Meditation Saturday June 25 and July 30 10 am--Noon ADULTS ONLY Are you interested in learning how to relax your mind and body? Come to a safe haven to let go of your cares and worries and have fun. These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of your life and develop inner peace. Each class consists of guided meditation and practical advice to help solve daily problems and find happiness from within. The topics include instruction on meditation and teaching on topics including overcoming negative states of mind, developing love and compassion, and understanding the real source of problems and happiness in life. Resource materials will be available for checkout.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Health & Wellness

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?: 
Yes this Mindful Meditation program meets the goals of the library system by expanding our offerings that fit nicely with our 2016 Summer Reading theme of health and wellness.
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?: 
Timely topic and excellent presenter are a great combination for a successful outcome.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Participant and presenter feedback.
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
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book display and bibliography

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Herbal Tea and healthy snacks
Final Comments: 
Very pleased to have Kevin Kim as a volunteer presenter from the Mindessence Zen Center presenting these sessions. Susie
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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