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Tax Help

Submitted by dbreathwit on Thu, 01/21/2016 - 16:06
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Southern Oaks Library
Date: 
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
90030 minutes30030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
Yes
Program Description: 

Tax Help

Need help preparing and filing your state and federal income tax returns? Volunteers from [AARP or VITA] will be providing free tax preparation and e-filing assistance on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to bring all relevant documents with you, e.g. all earning and dividend statements, copies of last year’s federal and state returns, and proof of your bank account numbers for direct deposit. <em><strong>Note:</strong> Place [AARP or VITA] in the Presenter field.</em>
Event Types: 
Business & Finance
Age Groups: 
Adult
Senior (ages 55+)

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?: 
Program provides tax help and information to customers and community members.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Ensure a Welcoming Experience: Visitors are welcomed into an atmosphere of hospitality, exemplary service, and friendly interaction.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Program meets the needs of customers and community members.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Feedback from customers regarding free tax help.
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
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 with tax help books and tax resources.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Free tax help provides a much needed service to our customers and community members.
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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