The Eighth Air Force - Michael Eckers

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$465
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
no
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2016
End Date
November 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Jackson
Jackson
Project Overview

Michael Eckers is the author of several books on American military history. His public speaking focuses on the contributions and sacrifices made by people in defense of our freedoms. Michael presents interactive talks combining nationwide perspective with local flavor.

Project Details

10 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$465
Other Funds Leveraged
$125
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We will invite our veterans as well as the general public to this program and everyone involved will learn a great deal about World War II. We are hopeful that the veterans will share some of their experiences. Participant evaluations and anecdotal surveys will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

100% of the survey responses strongly agreed that this program enabled them to see a presentation that they would not have seen if not at the local libraries.
Comments included:
"This was a very interesting program. My husband looked forward to it and enjoyed it very much."
"So much good information. Keep up the great programs at the library."

Source of Additional Funds

KKOJ Radio ($25.00); Jackson County Pilot ($50.00); Tri-County News ($25.00); Lakefield Standard ($25.00)

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200