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~fassroots Arts Program i 2 Subgrantee Application Form 4. Internal Operations Please describe briefly the major goals o{ your olganlzaflon and the overall strafegyfor implementing Ihose goals. Summarize your organization's planning process, how your organization works lo develop Ihe arts in your county. [iow your organization evaluates its programs and'or services, and your o~ganizafion*s policies and procedures for ensuring fiscal control and accountability. The Cabarrus County Parka and Recreation Department is dedicated to meeting the various leisure needs of the citizens of Cabarrus County, The department arrives to meet these needa in two major areaa: facilities and programs, Facilities are developed both by the county and with other community organizations through a matching grants program. . Programs are developed to meet the needa that are not being aerved by other l?cal agenciea'~ public or private. Needa are identified through contact with various individ~ala and '. groupa in the community, surveys, and recent trenda within the leisure aervice field itaelf. 'The department has attempted to develop a well-balanced arts program for citizens of all ages with both visual and performing arts. The staff of the department, along with various part-time ataff, voluuteere~ andparticipanta~ meet to evaluate and upgrade rheas aervices. All Cabarrua County agenciea are governed by the local governament fiscal control act .~ . · 5. ' Community Involvement Please describe your organization's efforts to actively involve traditionally underserved audiences (racial and elh~ c .ninorlt,es. senior citizens, disabled persons, institutionalized persons, economically (~isadvanlegeU persons and geographically isolaled persons) in the (ollowing areas: b~a[d'and staff ! development, program development, audience development and I communications (publications. publicitl; etc.). Cabarrus County Parka and Recreation Department as a local government agency ~s an equal oppo~rtunity employer. Programs offered are open to anyone, regardlesa of race, ethnic background, or disability. Where possible individuals are utilized to assist with the planning and development Of programs, communicationa for the department are handled largely through the Special Programa Superviaor via fliers, posters, news articlea, etc. to the community at large. All youths aged 6-18 will be eligible for the Arts Camp program. Plans are ialso being made to involve senior citizens ae volunteera or instructors whenever feas. ible. ~ Cabarrus County Parka and Recreation Department has recognized a need to provide expoaure in the arts to more of Caba~rua Cou.nty Youth, alon~ with constructive learning programs during the aummer vacation. With rheas needs in mind, the [dea of the Aria Camps waa formed. In June of 1989, two one-week aeasione will be conducted. Week 1 will focua on performing arta such as puppetry, mime, juggling, dance, clowning, and drama. Week 2 will focu~ on visual arts such ae pottery, drawing, water-color and acrylic painting, and print-making. Theae campa will be offered to any youths area 6-18. Profeaaionals in many of theae areas will be brought in to provide instruction. Estimated cost per participant will be $15-20 for the week. Ig