Abundant Life Ministries Community Park (ALM-CP)

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Abundant Life Ministries Community Park (ALM-CP) 1
Abundant Life Ministries Community Park (ALM-CP)
Keith and Connie Moore
Pastors
Abundant Life Ministries
P. O. Box 134
Red Oak, NC 27868
Vernadette Garland
Summer Intern
North Carolina State University-Northeast Leadership Academy
vvgarlan@ncsu.edu
Grant Period: August 2012-August 2013
Total Cost of Grant: $8647.00
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Table of Contents
Page 2
Project Summary
Page 3
Project Description
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Appendices
Appendix A.
Appendix B.
Appendix C.
Appendix D.
Appendix E.
Appendix F.
Background and Significance
Goals & Objectives
Program Design and Methods
Evaluation Design and Methods
Sustainability Plan
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 7
References
Biographical Sketches
Budget
Budget Justification
Program Logic Model
Timeline
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
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Project Summary
The children of Nash and Edgecombe County are not getting the sixty minutes of daily physical
activity required to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The obesity rate for children is at 30 % and
increasing. The push for 21st century life skills and the digital age has taken away from outside
play. Most children spend hours in front of a television or computer instead of burning calories
playing outside. The Abundant Life Ministries Community Park (ALM-CP) will provide a place
for children of Nash and Edgecombe Counties to obtain the physical activity necessary for a
healthy lifestyle. The neighborhood park will be equipped with a basketball court, volleyball
net, a painted hopscotch area, and a fenced in playground area for toddlers and school aged
youth, and will be open to the public twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Project Description
I.
Background and Significance
Children in the United States are not getting enough physical activity. Video games,
computers, cell phones, and the push for digital acceleration in schools has taken the
place of good old fashioned outside play. Instead of engaging in physical activity,
children spend an average of 7.5 hours a day using entertainment media (Let’s Move,
America, 2012). Kids are becoming couch potatoes, consuming too many calories,
without engaging in activities to burn fat. America’s obesity rate is growing and starts as
early as preschool, a time when children should be exhausted and healthy from playing
outside. Among preschool children aged 2-5, obesity increased from 5.0% to 10.4%
between 1976-1980 and 2007-2008 and from 6.5% to 19.6% among those aged 6-11
(Ogden & Carroll, 2010). This is a problem for America’s children and the children of
Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Obesity also comes early in Nash and Edgecombe
counties: 30 percent of young children in the two North Carolina jurisdictions are obese
or overweight before kindergarten (DEPC, 2012). To increase physical activity, today’s
children need parks and playgrounds where they can play after school and during summer
months. The role that a public park has in promoting and enhancing the physical activity
level of children is greater than ever before (Henderson et al., 2001).
Research shows that increasing access to recreation is an essential strategy for preventing
childhood obesity and that park renovations can increase vigorous physical activity
among children and can also increase use of playgrounds (National Recreation and Parks
Association, 2012). Parks in neighborhoods that are safe and within walking distance to
homes reduces the obesity rate and make children more fit (Fan & Jin, 2012), thus
making Abundant Life Ministries an ideal location. Updating the existing community
park at Abundant Life Ministries will provide a place for children of Nash and
Edgecombe Counties to obtain the physical activity necessary for a healthy lifestyle and
ultimately assist in reducing the obesity rate in this twin county area.
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II.
Goals & Objectives
The goal of the Abundant Life Ministries Community Park (ALM-CP) is provide a
place for children of Nash and Edgecombe Counties to obtain the physical activity
necessary for a healthy lifestyle. This goal will be met using the following
objectives:
o Objective 1: Church will purchase playground equipment for younger children and
extra equipment for additional recreational activities by Summer, 2013
o Objective 2: Location will be mapped as a community park by the City of Rocky
Mount by Summer, 2013
o Objective 3: Church leadership, advisory board, congregation, and community
members will participate in a grand opening/community festival in July 2013 to
advertise the park.
The existing park is open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and has been
mapped by the City of Rocky Mount as a target for a public park. The property currently
has established outside activities, including a basketball court, volleyball net, and a
fenced in playground area for older-school aged youth, which includes a painted
hopscotch area. It is necessary to purchase playground equipment for children ages 1-5
to address the physical activity needs of this population. It is also necessary to purchase
extra equipment for additional recreational activities, bolted benches and trashcans to
provide a park-like atmosphere and opportunities for community members to selfmaintain property, while enjoying the grounds.
When the Abundant Life Ministries Community Park (ALM-CP) reaches fully
functioning status it will be mapped by the City of Rocky Mount as a community park.
Because of the location, church community, and neighboring citizens there will be an
85% increased exposure to a variety of organized team sports. Children will have around
the clock access to the park and through participation and observation there will be a 65%
stronger awareness of physical fitness. Through play and participation on teams, there
will be a 70% increase in the application of positive character traits, social interaction and
problem solving. Having a park on church grounds that presently sponsor festivals two
times per year which serve over 1000 people from the community, including free food
and games, will promote family participation during the events, increase church and
community collaboration, and increase the number of children and families served by
90%.
Daily, long-term participation in the Abundant Life Ministries Community Park (ALMCP) will reduce the childhood obesity rate in Nash and Edgecombe Counties which will
ultimately lead to more success-oriented youth, improved healthy living, enhanced
relationship skills, increased self-esteem, increase in community pride and strengthened
neighborhood involvement, stronger family unity.
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III.
Program Design and Methods
The Abundant Life Ministries Community Park will be established by taking the
following steps:
The first step in creating the park will be establishing an advisory board consisting of
church leadership, and congregational and community members. This board will meet
monthly from August 2012 to July 2013 to discuss the details of the park and grand
opening. The initial meeting will be held in September 2012 to discuss and finalize the
decision to purchase the playground equipment from Beyond Your Ordinary Playground
Equipment, Inc., which has already been researched and determined to be the safest and
most cost effective playground equipment, park benches, and heavy-duty trashcans.
The second step will be purchasing the playground equipment that will be added to the
existing fenced in area for the younger children. Additional recreation equipment will
also be purchased or donated to further enhance the park.
Third, the leadership and advisory board will meet with the Rocky Mount City Manager,
Charles Penny to discuss getting the church location mapped off as a community park.
Having the church grounds mapped as a community park will benefit the city, as the
location is minutes for the newly renovated downtown Rocky Mount and is directly
across the street from Braswell Memorial Library. Assignments and working days will be
calendared at the October 2012 advisory board meeting to get the community park fully
functional and permanently established.
The fourth step will be advertising and marketing the park. December and January 2012
will be dedicated incorporating the park details into the current website and publishing a
video for the stakeholders. Pictures will be taken and video footage obtained at
unscheduled times. The video will be shown to the congregation and church stakeholders
to promote use of the park.
The church has already calendared a community festival for July 2013, which will also
serve as the grand opening for the community park. March 2012 through June 2012 will
be used to plan this event.
The citizens of Rocky Mount and church congregation will have access to The Abundant
Life Ministries Community Park (ALM-CP) year round, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
The park will be fully operational with all recreational activities in place by Summer
2013. Since the park will be mapped by the City of Rocky Mount as a community park,
no staff will be required to attend the park; however, the grounds will continue to be
maintained by church members.
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IV.
Evaluation Design and Methods
Monthly meetings and current weekly staff meetings will be used to monitor and adjust
the community park, as the stakeholders deem appropriate. The Abundant Life Ministries
Community Park (ALM-CP) goals will be revisited by the advisory council during
established meetings. This revisiting will review the park objectives, the status of the
objectives, and any changes that need to be implemented. This information will be used
to measure progress and serve as a basis for making program modifications or
benchmarks of progress.
Since the park is open to the public 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, it is hard to monitor
the daily use of the equipment. In order to monitor the use of the public park, the
leadership and advisory board will conduct a series of drive by observations at
approximately six times per month. The church leadership will continue to register
attendees at the annual community festivals to see how many people are utilizing the
grounds. Students from the children’s ministry of the church and the annual summer
camp will also use the playground equipment and recreational activities.
In order to measure the effectiveness of the park, a baseline of physical activity among
stakeholders will be established through a survey given to community and congregational
members during the month of February 2012.
V.
Sustainability Plan
The success of the Abundant Life Community Park will require the commitment of the
church members to maintain the grounds. The grass will be cut regularly and the wood
chips on the ground will be replaced on a regular basis by church members and church
member donations. Other than landscaping maintenance, the playground area and park
grounds are self-sufficient.
The equipment will provide safe long-term recreation for children and hold up under
through continuous play and weather conditions. Beyond Your Ordinary Playground
Equipment meets the rigid playground equipment safety standards of the American
Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC). The professional installers are Certified National Playground Safety Inspectors
(CPSI).
The Beyond Your Ordinary Playground Equipment has a ten-year guarantee and will not
need to be replaced until that time. The minor repairs that are necessary will be fixed by
church leadership and congregational members.
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Appendix A. References
Active Living Research: Using Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity and Create Active
Communities. (2012) Retrieved July 31, 2012 from http://www.activelivingresearch.org/files/
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2012) Retrieved July 31, 2012 from
http://www.cdc.gov/
City Data. (2011). Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Retrieved July 31, 2012 from
http://www.rockymountnc.gov
Down East Partnership for Children (DEPC). (2012) Retrieved July 31, 2012 from
http://www.depc.org/index.html
Fan, M. & Jin, Y. (2012). Do Neighborhood Parks and Playgrounds Reduce Childhood Obesity
Giles, E. (April 2, 2011). The Health Benefits of Parks: How Parks Help Keep Americans and
Their Communities Fit and Healthy. Retrieved July 31, 2012 from
http://www.eastshorepark.org/HealthBenefitsReport_FINAL
Let’s Move: America’s Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids. (2012) Retrieved July 31,
2012 from http://www.letsmove.gov/
Ogden, C. & Carroll, M. (2010). Prevalence of Obesity Among Children and Adolescents:
United States, Trends 1963–1965 Through 2007–2008, Division of Health and Nutrition
Examination Surveys.
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Appendix B. Biographical Sketches
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
NAME
POSITION TITLE
Garland, Vernadette Vaughan
Northeast Leadership Academy Fellow
North Carolina State University
EDUCATION/TRAINING
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
North Carolina Central University
Elizabeth City State University
DEGREE
(if applicable)
YEAR(s)
M. A
M.A.
B.A.
2012
2005
1992
FIELD OF STUDY
School Administration
School Counseling
Sociology/Criminal Justice
Positions and Employment
2012 to present: Assistant Principal Intern, Winstead Avenue Elementary School, Rocky Mount,
NC.
2010 to 2012: School Counselor, Hubbard Elementary School, Battleboro, North Carolina
2000 to 2010: School Counselor, Red Oak Middle School, Battleboro, North Carolina1992 to
2000: Juvenile Court Counselor, Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention,
Rocky Mount, NC
HONORS
National Board Certified Teacher – 2009
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Appendix C. Budget
Proposal
Title:
Abundant Life Ministries
Community Park (ALMCP)
Principal
Keith and Connie Moore,
Investigators Pastors
:
Vernadette Garland,
Intern
Expenses
Itemized Budget
BYO Beyond Your Ordinary
 Play Simple 1
 www.byoplayground.com
BYO Heavy Duty Recycled Park Bench
500.00 x 4
Annual Program Budget
Budgeted
Total
Total
Amount
Donated Request
$4690.00
$0
$4690.00
$2000.00
$0
$2000.00
BYO Trash Receptacle Kit - 32 Gallon
282.0 x 5
$1410.00
$0
$1410.00
SUBTOTAL:
+ NC Sales Tax (6.75%)
$8100.00
$546.75
$0
$0
$8100.00
$546.75
FINAL TOTAL:
$8646.75
$0
$8646.75
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Appendix D. Budget Justification
1. Toddler Playground Equipment
$4690.00
BYO Beyond Your Ordinary
Play Simple 1: 1 Slide, 1 Climber, & 2 Play Activities designed to help children develop
socialization skills, self-confidence and physical strength. Designed in compliance with
public playground safety standards (ASTM & CPSC). Meets ADA guidelines and allow
inclusive play for all children. Play Simple structures have been designed for easy, cost
effective installation. Comes standard with Surface Mounting (In-Ground Mounting
available for an additional cost). This toddler playground will be an addition to the
existing playground to add safety element for children who are not yet school aged.
2.
Heavy Duty Recycled Park Bench
$2000.00
BYO Heavy Duty Recycled Park Bench - Heavy-duty recycled park bench built from
nine 2" X 4" Resinwood slats and an industrial grade aluminum frame. Its strong design
is built for any outdoor environment. This bench is portable but the frame has holes
included for a surface mount. Park benches will allow onlookers and parents to observe
their children during outdoor play and add to the park feel.
3. Trash Receptacle Kit - 32 Gallon
$1410.00
BYO Trash Receptacle Kit comes with a 32 Gallon plastic liner and with your choice of a
Dome Top Lid or a Flat Top Lid with either a 14" or 8" inch opening.- 3/4" #9 expanded
metal
- All MIG welded unit
- Portable
- Stylish Tapered Design
- Your choice of a
Dome Top Lid or a Flat Top Lid with either a 8" or 14" top opening
- Receptacle is
available in a number of colors
- Liner and Top are available in Black. Bolted trashcans
to provide a park-like atmosphere and opportunities for community members to selfmaintain property while enjoying the grounds.
+6.75 & NC Sales Tax:
$546.75
Final Total:
All items will be purchased from www.byoplayground.com.***
$8646.75
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Appendix E. Program Logic Model
Abundant Life Ministries Community Park (ALM-CP) Logic Model
GOAL: The goal of the Abundant Life Ministries Community Park (ALM-CP) is provide a place for children of Nash and
Edgecombe Counties to obtain the physical activity necessary for a healthy lifestyle
INPUTS
Existing
Resources
OUTPUTS
Activities
Establish an advisory group to
discuss needs and plans
Basketball court
and volleyball net.
Purchase playground equipment and
recreational activities for younger
children and Community Park.
Church members
who volunteer to
maintain grounds
and current
playground.
Insurance through
the church.
Short Term
(Years 1-2)
Established fenced
in playground for
school aged youth.
Hopscotch area for
youth.
OUTCOMES
Level of Participation
Get location mapped as a
community park by the City of
Rocky Mount.
Incorporate the activities of the park
into the organization’s current
website.
Create a video for the website to
publicize the park.
Community
Support
Create a survey for church members
to establish a baseline for frequency
of physical activity.
Affiliation with the
local Down East
Partnership for
Children.
Organize a grand opening for the
park inviting the community and
stakeholders.
Advisory board of 5
high-level community
leaders; 4 leaders from
the church.
Advisory board of 5
high-level community
leaders; 4 leaders from
the church. City
Manager for Rocky
Mount.
1 Person designated as
Webmaster for current
website.
Advisory board of 5
high-level community
leaders; 4 leaders from
the church. City
Manager for Rocky
Mount.
 85 % increased exposure to a
variety of organized team sports
 70% increased application of
positive character traits and social
interaction
 65% stronger awareness of
physical fitness
 80 % more practice in problemsolving
 90 % increased parental
involvement in recreational
activities
 90 % increased collaboration
between church and community
 80 % increase in number of
children and families served
Long Term
(Beyond Year 2)
 Success-oriented,
productive youth
 Improved healthy living
 Reduced crime, gang
activity by providing
families with a safe place
to play
 Enhanced relationship
skills
 Increased self-esteem
 Increase in community
pride and strengthened
neighborhood
involvement
 Stronger family unity
 Better control of weight;
stronger bones, muscles
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Appendix F: Timeline
Aug 2012
Establish
an
advisory
group to
discuss
needs and
plans
June 012
Sep 2012
Initial
advisory
council
meeting
Oct 2012
Purchase
playground
equipment
and
recreational
activities for
younger
children and
community
park.
July 2012
Community
Festival
Nov 2012
Get location
mapped as a
community
park by the
City of
Rocky
Mount.
August 2012
Dec 2012
Incorporate
the activities of
the park into
the
organization’s
current
website.
Jan 2013
Create a
video for
the
website to
publicize
the park.
Create a
survey for
church
members
to establish
a baseline
for
frequency
of physical
activity
Feb 2013
Organize a
grand opening
for the park
inviting the
community
and
stakeholders.
March 2012
April 2012
May 2012
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