Gator Alley and Company
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$359
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2012
End Date
January 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
Shari Ellingson's Gator Alley presentation incorporated fun with a message of learning and reading. Through her puppets, she taught valuable life lessons and the importance of friendship, cooperation and a positive attitude. This lively and interactive program inspired children to develop the habit of life-long learning and encouraged them to embrace books as a way to expand their worlds.
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
$359
Other Funds Leveraged
$120
Direct expenses
$479
Administration costs
$9
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees will enjoy the program. Attendees will learn about the importance of reading.
Measurable Outcome(s)
20 people attended. Those who attended the program enjoyed a fun and seasonally related program that emphasized reading, imagination, friendships and thoughtfulness toward others. Shari's unique gift of humor and teaching combined to encourage life-long learning and good citizenship.
Source of Additional Funds
Blue Earth County Library, Amboy Community Library, City of Amboy
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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