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All Inclusive Playground Monroe County Public Meeting September 29, 2010

All Inclusive Playground Monroe County Public Meeting September 29, 2010. Agenda. Who are we? Why are we doing this? Background & history of project How will it be funded? Where will it be built? What will it look like? How can YOU help? Closing remarks Open forum Q&A. Who Are We?.

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All Inclusive Playground Monroe County Public Meeting September 29, 2010

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  1. All Inclusive Playground Monroe County Public Meeting September 29, 2010

  2. Agenda Who are we? Why are we doing this? Background & history of project How will it be funded? Where will it be built? What will it look like? How can YOU help? Closing remarks Open forum Q&A

  3. Who Are We? Project Team Members: Neal Gallagher – Project Director Kevin Casebolt – Fundraising / Grants Jackie Elliott – Community Liaison Alex Grum – Project Controls / Budget Dina Peterson – Marketing / Corporate Sponsorships Ken Van Camp – Operations / Design

  4. Who Are We?

  5. Who Are We? Crossing Abilities: Monroe County’s All Inclusive Playground is our project name, which is being supported by BPLL Challenger Big Pocono Little League Challenger Division is affiliated with Big Pocono Little League (BPLL): BPLL provides Pocono & Jackson Township children the opportunity to participate in various levels of softball and baseball programs BPLL is a certified not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Incorporated in 2007, the Challenger program operates exclusively as a non-profit educational organization providing a chance for children of all capabilities to play sports, and learn teamwork and sportsmanship. We are run 100% by a dedicated group of safety-oriented volunteers. BPLL won the 2009 national ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) award and 2008 regional safety manual award.

  6. Mission Statement Our Mission Statement Crossing Abilities: Monroe County’s All Inclusive Playground will create a safe and accessible outdoor playground that fosters imaginative play and developmental learning. This will enhance the quality of life of children with disabilities through fitness and socialization. At this playground, differences disappear and children share experiences with their peers, while exploring equipment and learning at their own level. With YOUR help, we plan to make this mission statement a REALITY!!

  7. Why build An All Inclusive Playground? There are more than 2,000 children with disabilities in Monroe County alone There is not currently an all inclusive playground in Monroe County Children with disabilities need to be integrated with their peers

  8. What is the project emphasis? Inclusion: including children of a variety of ages with a variety of special needs from all of Monroe County and beyond. Interaction: through a variety of interactive equipment. Integration: by situating the playground adjacent to an existing playground. Crossing Abilities: Monroe County’s All Inclusive Playground

  9. History of the Project The project was originally organized under BPLL Challenger and due to the size and far-reaching breadth of this project, it has “snow-balled” very quickly and has evolved beyond the umbrella of BPLL. Therefore, this project will be covered under another not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization SO….where are we now??

  10. How Will the PlaygroundBe Funded? In July, we were awarded $25K+ from the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser(organized by sanofi pasteur)…a Special Thanks!!! This “seed” money will be used for the planning and design study and project start-up costs We plan to solicit other grants, both public & private Corporate sponsorships Fundraisers You…the community at-large in Monroe County Total project cost, depending on phase(s) implemented, could exceed several $100’sK++

  11. How Will the PlaygroundBe Funded? Your donations will not go unrecognized!! Proposed Levels of Gifts – “Circle of Friends”: Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Copper Gifts can be in the form of monetary donations, piece(s) of equipment, plaques/signage, walkway bricks or simply your time & effort

  12. Proposed Level of Gifts • Playground Clubhouse • Water fountain • Swing Set • Slides • Ladder • Monkey Bar • See Saw • Sandbox • Etc……. • Platinum • Gold • Silver • Bronze • Copper

  13. Where Will the Playground Be Built? In Monroe County. Although we are flexible, presently the playground is slated to be incorporated within and adjacent to the existing playground at Mountain View Park at the base of Camelback Other locations being considered are: Behind former TLC, to the left of the existing playground HJP Regional Park, ~145 acres of land already purchased by Hamilton/Jackson/Pocono Townships on Golden Slipper Road in Bartonsville Other sites, up for discussion Exact location to be decided collaboratively with the Parks Commission

  14. Possible Design

  15. Pictures of Similar Playgrounds / Equipment

  16. Pictures of Similar Playgrounds / Equipment McDade Park – Scranton, PA

  17. Pictures of Similar Playgrounds / Equipment Firefly Field - Matamoras, PA

  18. Plans for construction A phased project Each phase will be a “mini” project through completion of each phase Each additional phase will be additive to the overall project with the goal that the playground will be operable and the end of each phase

  19. Plans for construction A possible path forward could be to structure the execution and construction of the playground as a “Community Event” (modeled after a Habitat for Humanity project) A Community Built Playground One such example….. www.possibilityplayground.org

  20. A Community Built Playground

  21. Plans for construction High Level Project Timeline: Planning/Estimation – Q4 2010 (~3 mos) Marketing/Fund Raising – Q4 2010 (~12-18+ mos) Detailed Design/Permits – Q1 2011 (~12 mos) Construction – Q1 2012 (~6 mos) Park Opening – Q3 2012 Overall project estimated to last approximately 24 mos NOTE: Timelines are strictly estimates, based on funding, weather, participation, etc……BUT it can be done!!

  22. Why Hold a Public Meeting? We would like to raise public awareness for this very exciting project, BUT…… We need involvement from you, the: Community Leaders Parks Commission Special Needs Experts Parents & Children with Disabilities Media Relations Corporate Supporters Financial Benefactors General Contractors Laborers / “Lay People” Volunteers……..

  23. What Else Needs to be Done? How can I Help? • A lot!!!! • Sign in at this meeting and get involved • We will be forming committees for each discipline

  24. What Else Needs to be Done? How can I Help? • Copy of volunteer sign-up sheet

  25. Next Steps / Contact Info Contact Info: Neal GallagherCell: (570) 406-3347 Visit us at www.crossingabilities.org Email us at information@crossingabilities.org Facebook pagecrossingabilities

  26. Our Website

  27. Upcoming Meetings • Plan to meet every 3rd Tues of the month, Jackson Twp Bldg – 7PM • Oct 19th • Nov 16th • Dec 21st • Please mark your calendars

  28. Questions / Answers

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