Author Event: Scott Thoma
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$162
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2014
End Date
May 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Renville
Project Overview
Minnesota author Scott Thoma will present on his book 'Out of the Blue' which covers the historic Tracy, Minnesota tornado of 1968 and the two sisters who survived it. He will also discuss tornadoes in general and answer questions from the audience.
Project Details
27 attended
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$162
Direct expenses
$162
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants will learn about the historic Tracy tornado and Minnesota tornadoes in general. We hope to couple this with some general information on storm safety awareness.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Many people commented on what a nice presentation it was and how much they enjoyed the author, his book, and the time he took to answer audience questions. This program increased awareness of local dangerous weather and weather safety.
Source of Additional Funds
Friends of the Fairfax Library
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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