Geneology/Freedman & Five Civilized Tribes

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Pending

Program Identification

Location:

Ralph Ellison Library

Date:

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
1	00	30 minutes	3	00	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

In honor of Black History Month, come and discover how to find your family roots. Join genealogist Ron Graham, from the Descendant of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes Association and Vice President of the Black Genealogy Research Group of Oklahoma as he discusses the citizenship process of the Dawes Commission. Learn about the: 1900 &1910 US census; roll numbers & land allotments; 1866 treaty; history books and other vital records to research your own family tree. Also, a how-to-lesson on tribal enrollment

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Young Adult (ages 18-21)

Primary Event Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Additional Event Types:

Books & Literature

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , 8 Tables: , 30 Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Ann Meeks Presenter: ,Ron Graham Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
50	10

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

Other

Ron Graham, geneologist

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 topic is of interest to Oklahomans curious about their roots.

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?:

We will

How will success be measured/determined?:

Audience and staff 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?:

Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)

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?:

see above

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, will be using supplies on hand.

Supply/Shopping List:

paper for hand-outs

Final Comments:

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

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.