Group Plan

Group Agenda	Due Date by 11:59 p.m.	Comment Due by 11:59 p.m.	Member Roles
GROUP PRE-PLAN
Read the Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Research: Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury, The Big Read, The National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), the grant received by Dr. Bo Chang, and various Muncie organizations Determine the main focus of both The Big Read and Dr. Chang’s grant in which to maintain throughout the duration of the project Determine workshop topic and agenda to be presented and obtain approval from Dr. Chang Discuss and finalize weekly meeting times outside of class Complete “Group Plan” assignment on 09/06/15 and update group blog	09/06/15	n/a	Member 1: Abdulmajeed Alomayri    Member 2: Deb Howell  Member 3: Ashley Pilmore Member 4: Wafa Alrasheed
1  ORGANIZATION
Develop a strong “pitch” to share with Muncie organizations Determine what Muncie organizations to work with Research chosen Muncie organizations and determine the best way to approach them Visit chosen Muncie organizations and attempt to tap into organizations that they partner with as well Seek out organizations that can provide additional support (food, promotional items, etc.) Complete “Organization” assignment on 09/20/15 and update group blog	09/20/15	09/27/15	Member 1: Abdulmajeed Alomayri  Member 2: Deb Howell Member 3: Ashley Pilmore Member 4: Wafa Alrasheed
2  MARKETING
Research marketing strategies and determine which strategies to utilize Determine how the budget ($50.00) is going to be utilized and distributed Determine marketing specifics: the target audience, mediums of advertisement (print, radio, etc.), advertising locations, and marketing goals Consult with Lisa Renze-Rhodes  Finalize workshop date, time, and location Begin advertising The Big Read and workshop Invite Dr. Chang, representatives from chosen Muncie organizations, and other project supporters to attend workshop Complete “Marketing” assignment on 10/11/15 and update group blog	10/11/15	10/18/15	Member 1: Abdulmajeed Alomayri Member 2: Deb Howell  Member 3: Ashley Pilmore Member 4: Wafa Alrasheed
3  WORKSHOP/TRAINING
Revisit the main focus of The Big Read and Dr. Chang’s grant Revisit and finalize workshop topic, agenda, and attire Determine how the budget ($50.00) is going to be utilized and distributed Determine workshop goals and how to achieve them Determine medium of obtaining feedback from workshop participants Schedule a volunteer photographer or videographer to document workshop (must obtain permission from all individuals present) Confirm: date, time, location, and schedules of workshop volunteers and presenters Obtain workshop materials Complete a practice run of workshop and invite Dr. Chang to attend to provide feedback Hold workshop and obtain feedback from participants Complete “Workshop/Training” assignment on 11/01/15 and update group blog	11/01/15	11/08/15	Member 1: Abdulmajeed Alomayri Member 2: Deb Howell Member 3: Ashley Pilmore  Member 4: Wafa Alrasheed
4  FINAL REPORT (Group)
Reflect on and discuss the project and its process as a whole Reflect on and discuss the project’s strengths, weaknesses, and how it could have been improved  Reflect on personal experiences throughout the project and discuss personal take-aways Complete “Final Report” assignment on 11/22/15 and update group blog	11/22/15	11/29/15	Member 1: Abdulmajeed Alomayri Member 2: Deb Howell Member 3: Ashley Pilmore Member 4: Wafa Alrasheed