CA DEPT TRANSPORTATION (5) - 2004

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PROGRAM MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Program materials and supplies include sports equipment, arts and crafts supplies, poster board, paints, and other supplies needed to conduct Teen Club and Family PRIDE Club activities and community special events and volunteer clean-up projects based on the activities that the teens and families choose. The amounts allocated to each activity are based on the lead agency's past experience in budgeting for similar program activities. Materials and supplies are also used to enable parents of progran1 participants to complete volunteer projects such as staffing information tables and assisting with other activities at community events and clean-up projects as part of meeting their goals and objectives. REFRESHMENTS Refreshments are used during recognition ceremonies and culmination events and are a specific part of each program that helps to establish rapport and bonding with program staff, volunteers, SAPD officers, and program participants. Snacks are provided for progran1 participants during excursions that are scheduled for more than four hours each. Refreshments are kept to a minimum but are needed as part of the socialization process for the ceremonies and events. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS Promotional materials are used to make the public aware ofthe program and to highlight the accomplishments of program participants. A quality brochure will be produced and used as a tool to seek further resources, including local business contributions and support fÌ'om foundations and other grant resources. In addition to a brochure, program participants will assist staffto produce a newsletter for progran1 participants and target area residents to be kept informed of activities, resources, and accomplishments. Flyers are used to promote and advertise each activity and excursion and may incorporate a registration form for parent permission as needed. Printed incentives may include pencils, magnets, mugs, book bags, or other items with the program logo or insignia and will be provided as incentive gifts and awards for participants as they achieve their goals and obj ectives. OFFICE SUPPLIES Office supplies are calculated based on the past experience of the lead agency in operating 7 recreation/community centers that house similar program activities. General supplies include pencils, pens, paper, photocopies, and other general items needed to conduct regular business. FACILITY RENTAL The total annual facility rental for McFadden Education and Technology Center is $)9,060 and includes all major repairs and maintenance to the building infÌ'astructure. The Leadership Development Strategy staff and activities will occupy approximately 25% ofthe building and will charge 25% of the cost of the facility rental to the proposed grant.