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Saturday at the Arboretum

Project Proposal
Start Date:
End Date:
Project Manager:

January 25, 2016

May 6, 2016
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Contact Information
Client Name: Margo Hansen
Email: margoh55@hotmail.com
Phone: (563) 242-4771
Address: 340 S. 14th St.
Client(s)
Margo Hansen: Director Programmer

Introduction
I will be working with Bickelhaupt Arboretum to coordinate one of their Saturday at the Arb.
event in April (TBA). These events are for people of all ages who wish to come out for a
Saturday project that is fun and educational. Throughout the planning process, I will be creating
the flyers/advertisement to distribute throughout the community, creating an itinerary (needs to
be easy enough to for people of all ages to follow while instructing how to take project home for
maintenance), the educational background and importance, and materials. For example, knowing
where to find them but understanding the organization will pay for all expenses that are needed.
This project will take coordination between the Margo (direct programmer) and myself to set up
as well as community involvement throughout the event.

Definition
Purpose
This event will give the community a chance to explore what wonderful features the arboretum
has to offer to the Clinton community as well as provide a hands on educational experience for
people of all ages.

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Objectives
One of the main driving forces behind this project is the desire to educate the community on the
importance of preserving the environment. This event would also benefit the arboretum by
bringing visitors who will hopefully come back to either volunteer at this organization or donate
to future projects.
Educate the community on the importance of preserving the environment and how to
preform economically friendly activities on a day to day basis by taking a poll on what
people can change around their homes or knowledge on environmental subjects.
Entertain people of all ages by attending a Saturday event and enjoy the company of
others while creating a hands on ecofriendly project. Signup sheets will be available prior
to current and future events, which will measure the success rate (satisfaction) of all
programs.
Inform community members of upcoming volunteer projects or activities by updating the
organizations website, sending weekly emails, and spreading awareness through a variety
of mediums (flyers, posters, and social media).
Explain background behind the project in order to get a better feel for its importance and
how it can be an alternative to an everyday lifestyle. This will be measured through the
participants understanding of the subject from feedback cards available after the event
concludes.
Identify the beauty of the arboretum as well as why it is so important to keep this non for
profit organization running by calculating the donations and number of volunteers during
and prior to the event.
Scope Statement
To create a well-organized event that includes activities for people of all ages to partake in. This
project should take around 8-10 weeks to complete. Saturday at the Arb. coincides with
upcoming projects scheduled throughout the year by following goals set by the organization; this
consists of initiating community involvement, spreading awareness of environmental
importance, and creating a calming environment through nature. The organization will also be
responsible for all financial needs throughout the project. Stakeholders include the community,
participants of events, and surrounding organizations who partner with the Arboretum (Clinton
Trees Forever and Clinton Community College).

Benefits
The benefits of this project to Margo Hansen, community, and myself are:
Spread awareness on the importance of preserving the environment.
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Educate others on environmentally friendly projects that are quick and easy to do.
Gain volunteers for upcoming events while increasing donations to continue community
activities.
Provide a fun and educational activity for people of all ages.
Increase community involvement throughout the year (through scheduled events for
organization).
Great experience on working with organizations, community members, and academic
work (creating a marketing plan, flyers, posters, and organizing a real community event).
Updating my resume with experience on initiating, organizing, and running and complete
program.

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