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Advocacy By All. A C.A.F.E. History Lesson. Our Purpose in a Nutshell. Celebrate Kitsap Regional Library!. Roles. Role 1 – Gather and review questions as we engage our community
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Our Purpose in a Nutshell Celebrate Kitsap Regional Library!
Roles Role 1– Gather and review questions as we engage our community Role 2 – Foster understanding and communication of education initiative message Role 3 –Evaluate and refine outreach targets
Brainstorming It’s what we do best!
C.A.F.É Basics Time Allotments Members – 4-6 hours/month Chair and Co-Chair – 10-12 hours/month Meet Every 6 weeks for 2 hours Membership terms 6 months or 1 year 12 member maximum
Advocacy Through Diversity •Fosters unity through a common purpose • Provides balanced perspectives • Enhances communication
Enhancing Communication •Liaisons • E-mail • All Staff Day
Challenges •Communication • Finding the time • Equipping chair and co-chair
Accountability •Touch base with appropriate committees/departments before proceeding • All projects approved by Operating Council
Recruitment • Recruit twice a year • Staff encouraged to volunteer • Supervisory approval
Newspaper Article http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/feb/19/in-hard-times-more-people-checking-out-kitsaps/
Ultimate Green Bags Purpose behind the bags Research into bag types and vendors Deciding on a slogan and design Funding for the bags Talking points and public reaction Bag success
Food Drive Idea behind food drive Research and Development Approval Process Implementation Success
Ambassador Program What is the Ambassador Program? What are the responsibilities? Time allotment CAFÉ’s responsibility is to recruit
We are all C.A.F.E Staff Ideas Public Connections Library Land and Beyond
Next Steps • Leadership Support • Management Involvement • Member volunteer recruitment/approval • Set Agenda • Organize Mechanics • Launch to Staff
What the future holds Ambassador expansion Staff audio player donation drive Adult Programming Staff online clothing shop KRL Cares campaign The possibilities are limitless!