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Grassroots Arts Program 2 ' Subgrantee Application Form 4. Intelnal Operations Please describe brlegy the majo~ goals of your organization and the overall stlslsg¥ Mr implementing those goals. Summarize your organization's planning process, how yo~ organization works Id develop the arts in your counl~ how your organlzaiion evaluates ils programs and:or so.ices, and your o~ganizatJoffs policies and procedures Mr ensuring fiscal contel and accoun~abilit~ The Caharrua County Parka and Recreation Department is dedicated to meeting the various leisure needs of the citizens of Cabarrus County. The department strives to meet these needs in two major areas: 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 needs that are not being served by other local agencies, public or private. Needs are identified through contact with various individuals and groups in the community, surveys, 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 ~he department, along with various part-time staff, volunteers, and participants, meet to evaluate and upgrade these services. All Caharrus County agencies are governed by the local government fi&cal control 5. Community Involvement Pleas~ describe your organiz~tioffs ellorts to actively involve traditionally underserved audiences [raclal and ethnic minorities, senior citizens, disabled parsons, institutionalized persons, economically disadvantaged persons and geographicaBy isolated persons) in the following areas: board and staff development, program development; audience development and communications (publicatlons, publicit% etc,L Cabarrus County Parks and RecreatiOn Department as a local government agency is an equal opportunity employer. Special events offered by the Cabarrue County Parks and Recreation Department are open to all citizens of Cabarrus County. Efforte are made via fliers, postern, and newspaper articles to involve and expose as many persons as possible. Most of these programs are offered at no charge, or at lease offer some facets which are free to the public. Plans are being made to send a special invitation to nursing homes a,d group homes, The facility to he used is accessible for wheelchairs. Since there will be no admission charged, anyone could attend without concern about the cost. In an effort to highlight the facilities at Frank Liske Park as well as to provide a regular opportunity to expose Cabarrus County Citizens to a variety of activities, including performing and visnal arta~ the Cabarruc County Parks and Recreation Department has planned a series of events called Sundae-in-the-Park. Activities planned will include bringing artists to perform at the park amphitheatre. Efforts will bo made to expose participants to different types of entertainment during the series of events.