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Vegetable Gardening

Submitted by kdalrymple on Thu, 10/22/2015 - 13:46
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
None
Program Identification
Location: 
Warr Acres Library
Date: 
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
1001 hour2002 hours
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Help get your 2016 veggie garden off on the right start. Join us as Ray Ridlen, Horticulture and Agriculture educator for the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service presents ideas on how to make your 2016 garden the most successful yet. This program is free and open to all. No reservation required.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance
Additional Event Types: 
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?: 
Our community is interested in the healthful and environmental aspects of having a garden.
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?: 
Mr. Ridlen is a popular speaker and is very knowledgeable.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
It is successful when people learn from our presenters.
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
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.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Vegetable Seeds. Possible Garden accessories.
Final Comments: 
Will know more information on supplies closer to the date.
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.