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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
FROM:
DATE:
Ed Neu, Park and Recreation Intem
April 22, 1998
SUB J:
Easter Egg Candy Hunt Evaluation
Participation in the annual Easter Egg Candy Hunt was great. Between 600-700 kids and
parents attended the event. The participation numbers are similar to those from the
previous year.
The Wonderful World of Woody (Tom Strohmyer) got both the children and the parents
involved in songs, magic tricks, and even some safety tips. "Woody" was having a great
show until a woman instructed him to tell the audience that the pre-school age children
were about to start the candy hunt. The woman told Tom, "They told me to tell you to
make an announcement," although neither you nor I asked the woman to do this. This false
information caused some confusion and the entire group of pre-school age children left the
performance. All aside, I would recommend the Wonderful World of Woody again for next
year.
The volunteers from the Boy Scouts and the Minnetonka National Honor Society were a
great help in setting up and tearing down. Volunteers provide such a great service at these
types of special events.
I recommend that the Easter Egg Candy Hunt continue to be held at the Chanhassen
Recreation Center. It offers great flexibility lbr all weather conditions, and has ample room
for entertainment. The candy hunt was held in the grassy area on the north side of the
building and provided enough space for all the participants and observers to feel
comfortable and not get squashed.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1999
Hold the event at the Chanhassen Recreation Center
Emphasize the performance on the flyers
Eliminate designated times for the different ages on the flyers
Note on the flyers that the Easter Egg Candy Hunt start times may vary depending on
the performance length
· Provide volunteers helping inside and with crowd control an informational sheet for
commonly asked questions
· Add adaptive section to the coloring contest and candy hunt for special needs groups.
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Participants in each class
Length of class (minutes)
Class fee/session
Length of class (in weeks)
Meetings/Week
REVENUE
# of participants
EXPENSES
fee/class
# of classes/yr.
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Salaries (Includes Prep Time)
staff x
weeks x
S/hour
# of classes/year
hours/week
weeks x
staff x
# of classes/year =
hours/week
weeks x
staff x
S/hour x
# of classes/year =
hours/week
A. Total Salaries: $
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Contractual Services:
1. Bus Rental:
buses x
2.
cost/bus x # of rentals/year = $
Miscellaneous Services (Account for Whole Year):
Rental Equipment:
Entertainment:
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Total Contractural Services: $
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Supplies (Account for Whole Year)
1. ~'f:t S'upp lie s:
2. Equipment:
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Tickets:
participants x
cost/ticket x
times/year =
TOTAL REVENUE:
TOTAL EXPENSE:
BALANCE:
Total Supplies: $
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