Application 6.7

Workflow

Project management & workflow – who will do what, and when will it be done?

Assignment:

Please describe how the REACH Weber program and technical assistance will be managed. For example: who will be the lead contact and is there a team working on this project? How is that person or team positioned within the department or city (if applicable)? How much time will be devoted to the project? (400 words or less.)

Example:

Drs. Eddie Hill and Ron Ramsing, from Weber State University and Western Kentucky University, will be the lead contacts and co-directors of the REACH. During the past 10 years since the first REACH Camp was established, we generally have had twenty (20) or more Lions Clubs financially supporting the REACH Program each Lions Year. At least 8–10 Lions Clubs were represented during the camp to assist with logistical needs, and provide water and snacks for campers during the daily activities. The Lions have also contributed entertainment and first aid supplies, and coordinated with the camp location to provide safety and security for the campers.

The Lions of Districts 28-U and 28-T will be responsible for planning and implementing the Lions Diabetes Family Camp. It begins with the appointment of a Diabetes Camp chairperson and committee by the incoming District Governor, each Lions Year. The Committee is responsible for assisting with developing the camp brochure and registration forms, and the distribution to more than 30 Lions Clubs comprising Districts 28-U and 28-T.

Weber students will facilitate recreation activities for all three REACH programs (e.g., Tween/Teen Camp). The student volunteers are studying Outdoor Community Recreation Education (OCRE), Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Nursing, and Physician’s Assistant (PA) programs. Their responsibilities will be tied to community-engaged service learning and volunteer hours. REACH camps are programmed into the respective course curriculum required for the OCRE degree. This service-learning component is considered one of the high-impact practices by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U).

All staff and students participating will have completed the appropriate screening and background checks required by state regulations to work at youth camps.

Primary Children’s Hospital, U of U Health Diabetes Clinic, and other healthcare professionals will volunteer for REACH programming (e.g. monthly activities).

Please describe how your project will be managed. Include the role of additional community partners, how decisions will be made, which part of the community will benefit most, and why it was chosen.