Programming Committee

Receive Donation via fish bowl at events???? Generally there is a $25 budget limit for (approved) program.  Anything more would need to be approved by the board. Need to get input from others in the group about Programming Ideas. "What makes a Successful Event?" Need access to Address Bank -- Members names & emails Discuss Printing Costs -- What Friends projects can be printed on library budget and not. Develop network with schools to publicize and use programs. Need list of Audiences from Ruth What is the difference between Library programming and Friends programming?

1) Discuss scope and goals of Library Programming          Kinds of Programming (Public programming, training, member's benefits)          How does fundraising and social programming fit in? 2) Brainstorm          Create a list of ideas 3) Organize and Categorize Ideas         What kind of programs are there?         What programs can follow the same format 4) Selection Ideas (then discuss value vs. energy)         Pick ideas that fit the criteria, goals and resources 5) Establish an Implementation plan          Prioritize on a 1 year, 2 year and someday strategic plan          Tentatively block out time schedules 6) Implement Programs          Recipe for a Successful Program          Capture Peoples Imagination          Select a Program Coordinator          Schedule Date and Venue          Logistics          Need Budget for Programs          The Publicity Machine          Outline the Program          Program Helpers 7) Report and Evaluate          Develop a standardize Program Report Format                         (for internal evaluation)  (suggestions Sheet)