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Mission to Mir: Twenty Year Celebration

Submitted by dfields on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 16:13
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
2002 hours3002 hours
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 at Bethany Library as we welcome Astronaut Shannon Lucid and celebrate the twentieth anniversary of her mission to Mir. In March 1996, Bethany Astronaut Shannon Lucid launched on her fifth journey into space for a planned four month stay on Russia’s Mir Space Station. Unexpectedly, her scientific research mission in orbit was extended to six months. She returned to earth in September 1996 to much acclaim as the record holder for the most time in space by any American astronaut. Tour the Shannon Lucid photo exhibit that highlights her roots in Bethany and the State of Oklahoma and her career as an astronaut.
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
No presenter
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 highlights the library a community center with the opportunity to host an educational event celebrating the accomplishments of Bethany's most famous citizen Dr. Shannon Lucid, one of the United States first female astronauts and one time holder of the American record for the most time spent in space.
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?: 
The Mission to Mir: Twenty Year Celebration features a compelling subject that will attract positive attention to the library.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance by our distinguished guest. Anticipate an attendance at this come and go event of about 250 persons.
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 a customized Tailored Title newsletter or promotion for customers/attendees
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
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)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Books, DVDs, e-books and the in-house exhibit of photographs at Bethany Library.

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Refreshments. Printed program and educational materials. Travel expenses and per diem for guest Dr. Shannon Lucid who will be traveling from Houston, TX for the event. This program will be funded by a grant through the MLS Development Office, grant #933 (aerospace).
Final Comments: 
Primary date for the event is November 5, 2016. Alternate date is October 22, 2016.
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.