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· 4. Internal Operations Please describe brie(ly Ihs major goals of yom organization and the overall strategy for implementing Ihose goals· Summarize your organizatioffs planning process, how your organization works to develop Ihs e~s in yo~ counl~ how your of~'niz~lion evaluales its programs'and)6~'services, and you~ organization's :" '" ~: policies and procedures for ensuring tiscal control and sccountabilil~ The Cabarrus'County Parks and Recreation Departmen~ ia dedtcated'~o maestri§ the various leisure ne~ds of the ctti=enn of Cabs=rug County. The department strives to meet these needs in two ma~or areas= facilities and programs. Facilities are de,eloped both by the county and with other community organizations through a matching grantls program. Programs are developed to meet tho needs that are usc being served by other l~cal agencies public or pFivate. Needs are identified through contact with various tndivfd~alo and groups in the community, sorveys~ and recent trends within the leisure service field % itself. 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 ~epartment, along with various part-time staff, volunteers, and participants, meet to evaluate and upgrade these services. Ail Cabarrus County agencies are governed by the local government fiscal control act ...... 5. Community Involveme~ Please describe your organizatioffs etIo~s to actively involve traditionally underserved audiences (racial and ethnic mlnorit,es, senior citizens, disabled persons, institutionalized persons, economically disadvantaged'persons and geographically isolated persons) in the following areas: board and staff development, program development, audience development and communic~tlons tpublications, publici~ etc.). Cabar:us County Parks and Recreation Department as a local government agency is an equal opportunity employer. Special events offered by the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Department are open to all citizens of Cabarrua County. Efforts are made via fliers, posters, and newspaper articles to involve and expose as many persons as possible. Hoot of these programs are offered at no'charge, or at least offer come facets which are free to the public. Plans are being made to send a special invitation to nursing homes and group homes. The facility to be used is accessible for wheelchairs. Since there will be no admission charged~ anyone could attend without concern about the cost. 6. Program Description Pleasegivea briefdescripliono(Ihecommunityprogram Iorwhich gouare requestJngassistance. In an effort to highlight the facilities at Frank Licks Par~ as well as to provide a regular opportunity to expose Cabarrus County citizens to a variety of activities, including performlng and visual arts, the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Department has planned a series of events called Sundae-in-the-Park. }fay will kick-off the series with plans co bring in Razz-Ma-Tazz from Greensboro, a touring song/dance ensemble which has performed in place~ around the world. This will be done in combination with an ice cream sundae party during the intermission. June will bring arts and games for kids with a sundae party. July ts planned as a heritage day to include a performance of "Liberty" by First Assembly Church choir, demonstrations of crafts such as quilting, candlemaking, weaving, etc. (as much as possible by local artists), and a sundae party. August will brin- a Wet 'n' Wild day for all ages to include games with water for all ages and a sundae party. Funds from the project pool will be used to offset the cost of. the May and June events (Razz-Ma-Tazz $700~ marketing $110, eup~lies $300; other expenses $200).