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PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Albert J. Boro Community Center
50 Canal Street, San Rafael
Meeting Room 3
CALL TO ORDER
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
MINUTES
1. Review and approve regular meeting minutes of January 8, 2020
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Presentations
A. New Pickleweed Advisory Committee Member Janet Tanchez and Alternate Jairo
Ceballos Oath of Office - Lindsay Lara, City Clerk
3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda. Speakers are
encouraged to limit comments to 3 minutes.
MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
If necessary to assure completion of the following items, the Chairperson may establish time limits
for the presentations by individual speakers.
4. Co-Sponsorship Applications and Final Reports
A. Catholic Charities- Kids Club Summer Program
B. Drawbridge- Weekly Expressive Art Groups
C. Blind and Vision Impaired of Marin Spanish Support Group
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
5. Other brief reports on any meetings or community events attended by the Committee
members.
A. General Plan 2040 Update- Jenny Broering, Committee Member
STAFF COMMENTS
6. Events of Interest
NEXT MEETING: May 6, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
Notice
Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the Committee less than 72 hours
before the meeting, shall be available for inspection at the Albert J. Boro Community Center, 50 Canal Street,
San Rafael, CA 94901, and placed with other agenda-related materials on the table at the Committee meeting
prior to the meeting. American Sign Language interpreters and assistive listening de vices may be requested
by calling (415) 485-3198 (TDD) or (415) 485-3077 (voice) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of documents
are available in accessible formats upon request. Public transportation is available through Golden Gate
Transit. Paratransit is available by calling Whistlestop Wheels at (415) 454-0964. To allow individuals with
environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing, individuals are requested
to refrain from wearing scented products.
COMITE ASESOR DE PICKLEWEED
AGENDA
Miércoles, 4 de marzo, 2020
7:00 P.M.
Centro Comunitario Albert J. Boro
50 Canal Street, San Rafael
Salón de reuniones #3
LLAMAR A ORDEN
• Juramento a la bandera de Estados Unidos
• Llamada de lista
ENMIENDAS DE AGENDA
MINUTOS
1. Revisar y aprobar minutos regulares de la junta del 8 de enero, 2020
REUNIÓN ABIERTA AL PÚBLICO
2. Introducciones/Premios/Reconocimientos/Presentaciones
A. Miembros nuevos del Comité Asesor Pickleweed Janet Sánchez y Alternativo Jairo
Ceballos Juramento al Cargo - Lindsay Lara, City Clerk
3. Comentario público de la audiencia sobre elementos no incluidos en la agenda. se sugiere que
los comentaristas limiten comentarios a 3 minutos.
ASUNTOS ANTE EL COMITÉ
Si es necesario para asegurar el termino de los siguientes elementos, el presidente puede
establecer límite de tiempo para las presentaciones por comentaristas individuales.
4. Solicitudes de copatrocinio y reportes finales
A. Caridades Católicas- Kids Club Programa de Verano
B. Drawbridge- Grupo semanal de artes expresivos
C. Grupo de apoyo en español de ciegos y deficientes de visión de Marín
REPORTES Y COMENTARIOS DEL COMITÉ
5. Otros breve reportes sobre cualquier reuniones o eventos comunitarios al que haiga asistido
los miembros del Comité.
A. Información actual del Plan General 2040 - Jenny Broering, Miembro del Comité
COMENTARIOS DEL PERSONAL
6. Eventos de interés
PROXIMA REUNION: 6 de mayo 2020
Ap lazar
Aviso
Cualquier registro relacionado con un elemento de la agenda, recibido por un mayoreo o más del Comité en
menos de 72 horas antes la reunión, será disponible para inspección en el Centro Comunitario Albert J. Boro,
50 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA 94901, y colocado con otros materiales relacionados con la agenda en la
mesa en la reunión del Comité antes de la reunión. Interpretes de Lenguaje de Señas Americano y aparatos
de asistencia auditiva pueden ser pedidos llamando al (415) 485-3198 (TDD) o al (415) 485-3077 (voz) con
72 horas de avanzo. Copias de documentos son disponibles en forma accesible a pedido. Transportación
publica es disponible por Golden Gate Transit. Paratransit es disponible llamando a Whistlestop Wheels al
(415) 454-0964. Para permitir a individuales con enfermedades ambiental o sensibilidad a químicos múltiples
asistir a la reunión/audiencia, les pedimos que abstengan de usar productos con aroma.
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PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DRAFT MINUTES
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Albert J. Boro Community Center – 50 Canal Street, San Rafael, CA
January 8, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/
Chair/Staff Steve Mason called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Members Present: Salvador Avalos, Jenny Broering, Lieu Phan, Louise Yost
P & R Commissioner Present: Kathryn Reisinger
Staff Present: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk, Steve Mason, Senior Supervisor
AGENDA AMENDMENTS
None
MINUTES
1. No Previous Minutes to Approve
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Presentations
A. Pickleweed Advisory Committee Members Oath of Office
City Clerk Lindsay Lara administered the ceremonial oath of office to the four
voting Pickleweed Advisory Committee members present.
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3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda
None
MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
4. Review of Pickleweed Advisory Committee Handbook and Member Roles
Mason distributed the new Pickleweed Advisory Committee Handbook and Member
Roles binders which contain the Resolution by the City of San Rafael establishing the
Pickleweed Advisory Committee and the Pickleweed Advisory Committee Bylaws, a
Ralph M. Brown Act summary, the Pickleweed Advisory Committee Membership List,
the 2020 Meeting Schedule, a copy of the current Use Agreement Application for Co -
Sponsored Programs, and Guidelines for Co-Sponsored Use Agreement Application.
Member Broering motioned to accept the Pickleweed Advisory Committee Handbook
and Member Roles. Member Avalos seconded the motion.
AYES: Members: Avalos, Broering, Phan and Yost
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
Motion Passed
5. Co-Sponsorship Applications and Final Reports
A. Canal Alliance ESL Winter/Spring Program
Senior Supervisor Mason provided a background on ESL program and the
longstanding partnership the Center has with Canal Alliance in providing the
classes to the community. The application before the committee requested a full
rental fee-waiver to use two meeting rooms, Monday through Thursday evenings,
January 27 through April 30 and is valued at $9,396.
Mason then introduced Melissa Potts, ESL Senior Manager with Canal Alliance,
who provided additional details on the program and explained that the classes
include practical skills to help students integrate into the community. Committee
members asked Potts a variety of questions regarding the progra m.
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Member Yost motioned to grant Canal Alliance a full fee-waiver for use of the
Albert J. Boro Community Center for the requested dates and times. Member
Phan seconded the motion.
AYES: Members: Avalos, Broering, Phan and Yost
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
Motion Passed
B. Tax-Aid Free Tax Preparation
Senior Supervisor Mason presented an overview of the Tax-Aid co-sponsorship
application that was requesting a full fee-waiver for use of two Albert J. Boro
Community Center classrooms on Saturday, February 1, 2020 for free tax
preparation for low wage workers in the community. Value of a full fee-waiver is
$220.00.
Mason introduced Patrick Geddes, representing Tax-Aid, who stated that Tax-Aid
has been serving Canal residents for 25 years, back in the old Center. He
continued to give an overview of the program, the volunteers and the clients and
said that studies show that 80% of the tax returns are spent locally. Committee
members asked Geddes questions regarding specifics in the application.
Member Broering motioned to grant Tax-Aid a full fee waiver for use of the Albert
J. Boro Community Center on February 1, 2020. Member Avalos seconded the
motion.
AYES: Members: Avalos, Broering, Phan and Yost
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
Motion Passed
6. Review of 2020 Pickleweed Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule and Future
Agenda Items.
Mason presented a schedule of 2020 meeting dates for the Pickleweed Advisory
Committee as well as a list of potential items staff expects will be on Committee
agendas during the year. No conflicts or changes were noted.
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Member Phan motioned to accept the meeting schedule and potential agenda items.
Member Yost seconded the motion.
AYES: Members: Avalos, Broering, Phan and Yost
NOES: Members: None
ABSENT: Members: None
Motion Passed
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
7. Other brief reports on any meetings or community events attended by Committee
members.
Committee Member Yost shared she had attended Resilient Neighborhoods and Canal
Emergency Preparedness meetings.
STAFF COMMENTS
8. Mason mentioned recent and upcoming programs connected with the Center and
distributed 2020 permit parking passes to the Committee members.
ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 7:00 PM
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
March 4, 2020
Item #4.A
TITLE: Catholic Charities- Kids Club Summer Program 2020
SUMMARY
For over two decades, Catholic Charities has provided afterschool and summer
programs to the youth of the Canal neighborhood at the Albert J. Boro (Pickleweed)
Community Center. The six-week recreational day camp program provides a safe and
structured environment, engaging the children in positive activities, plus enough literacy
to help prevent summer learning loss.
The summer Kid’s Club application requests use of the meeting rooms the week of June
22, 2020 for staff training, and the summer program using multiple rooms June 29, 2020
through August 7, 2020. The co-sponsorship application states they are requesting a
full fee-waiver, valued at $14,161.00 for use of various classrooms, the gymnasium,
kitchen and athletic fields, not counting office space. In that the Albert J. Boro
Community Center is unable to accommodate Kid’s Club’s entire wish list of facilities
while still being able to accommodate other programs during the summer, a modified
schedule of space for the program can be provided as has been the practice in the past
for this program. Based on what the Center was able to accommodate last year, st aff
estimates that the actual value of providing a full fee-waiver will be approximately
$12,290.00
Per the Co-Sponsorship guidelines, a Final Report of last summer’s co-sponsored use
is included with the application for the Pickleweed Advisory Committee’s review.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee grant a full fee-waiver for
use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center for the summer Kids Club program, with a
modified schedule according to available space. It is a lso recommended that additional
space may be provided, if needed, on a day by day basis if additional rooms are
available.
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BACKGROUND
The City/Community Center has had a longstanding relationship with Catholic Charities
since the agency took over the City’s afterschool program in 1999. Since then, Catholic
Charities has provided afterschool and summer program s to the youth of the Canal as
well as partnered with the City and other organizations in providing additional programs
and events to the Canal neighborhood. The Kids Club summer program provides a
safe and structured environment, engaging the children in positive activities, plus
enough literacy to help prevent summer learning loss. In addition to physical activities
and field trips, participants will also gain or improve potentially lifesaving swimming skills
during the summer. Keeping youth engaged in a positive program is critical to deter
negative activities from potentially occurring in the neighborhood.
For many years the Pickleweed Advisory Board has supported the Kids Club program
by granting a full fee waiver. The strong partnership between the Albert J. Boro
Community Center and Kids Club goes beyond the programs and is rooted in together
trying to best serve the families in the Canal neighborhood.
DISCUSSION
While the Pickleweed Advisory Committee reviews the Co-sponsorship Application and
Final Report, Catholic Charities staff will be present to provide a program overview and
support their application which is before the Committee. Committee members will then
have opportunity to ask questions of Catholic Charities staff.
The Pickleweed Advisory Committee has the authority to grant a fee reduction (25%,
50%, 75%, or other), grant a full fee-waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to
resubmit with additional information, or reject the co -sponsorship application all
together.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resident/non-profit value of the rental requests totals $14,161.00, however,
realistically the Center will be able to accommodate a pproximately $12,290.00 of use.
A fee reduction or waiver would potentially result in lost revenue to the City should a
paying program be interested in using those rooms at that time.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Comm ittee.
Submitted by:
Steve Mason
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Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1. Use Agreement Application Summer 2019
2. Kids Club Program Budget
3. Scholarship Opportunities
4. Program Survey English
5. Program Survey Spanish
6. Summer Outreach Flyer
7. Room Request Calendar
8. Final Report- Summer 2019
9. Essay from former participant applying to Summer Volunteer Leadership
Program
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Section I-About the Applicant Agency
Date Submitted: 2/24/20 Revision Dates (if applicable) ___________________________
Title of Program: Catholic Charities Kids Club Summer Program – Summer 2020
Co-sponsoring agency or individual: Catholic Charities Canal Family Support
Address: Albert J. Boro Community Center, Pickleweed Park 50 Canal Street San Rafael, CA 94901
Telephone: 415-454-8596 Ext. _______________
Email: lmuszynski@catholiccharitiessf.org
Website: www.catholiccharitiessf.org
Non-Profit 501c3 Number: 94-1498472
Principal contacts:
Name: Lauren Muszynski Phone: 415-454-8596 Email: lmuszynski@catholiccharitiessf.org
Is this a first time program at Pickleweed? Yes No
If no, start date of original program: 1999 Location: Pickleweed Park Community Center
Most recently approved final report must be attached.
Section II-About the Program
General Statement about the Program. Provide a background statement or statement of the problem that
describes the challenges, behaviors or issues you hope to resolve or improve
Kids Club Summer Program is a six-week recreational day-camp serving elementary-aged students
living in the Canal community. Kids Club fills a tremendous need in the community for a safe and
structured environment that keeps children engaged in positive ways when school is out of session to
prevent summer learning loss. The program focuses on physical fitness, literacy and creative and
experiential activities. We seek to provide a wide variety of activities that promote healthy habits and
build self-esteem. Through weekly field trips the program strives to expose children to new
environments and new ways of thinking about their world. The program also reinforces the importance
of reading over the summer, and all program participants participate in weekly reading groups to
reinforce and strengthen literacy skills.
Proposed Start Date: 6/22/20 Proposed End Date: 8/7/20
Number participants estimated: 50 weekly; 75 throughout summer Maximum number estimated: 75
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Target age group: Elementary-aged children (entering 2nd 5th grades in Fall 2020)
Requested Rooms:
X Classroom #3, 4, 5 □ Community Room X Art Room
□ Teen Activity Room □ Computer Lab X Kitchen
X Gymnasium X Playing Field # X Picnic Area
Days and Times Requested:
Day: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Fee Reduction Request
□ 25% □ 50% □ 75% X 100%
OFFICE USE ONLY: Monetary value of fee waiver request: $_14,161.00_________
Will there be a charge to participants? Yes X No_____
If so, what will the fee be? $110/week How will the proceeds be used?
The proceeds do not begin to cover the actual cost of running the program and are used towards
personnel costs, field trips costs, such as admission fees and transportation, as well as program materials
and supplies. We do have a sliding scale and do not turn anyone away for inability to pay. Please refer
to our attached scholarship information sheet.
Describe your community outreach plan and how you will advertise:
We work with school site-based teams to recommend students who are in need of summer opportunities.
We also attend summer resource fairs at many of the elementary schools, and we work with other
community based organizations and providers.
In what languages will your marketing materials be distributed?
X English X Spanish □ Vietnamese □ Other
Section III Outcomes and Measurements
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List your expected outcome(s) for this program, and how you will measure your progress/success in
meeting each outcome. Refer to the applicant guidelines for samples of outcome and measurement
statements. Each outcome statement and measurement should be individually numbered.
Outcome Statement
1. Participants will display increases in self-confidence and self-esteem by engaging in high quality,
hands-on learning activities and by developing strong, positive adult-youth relationships.
2. Participants will show improvement in their physical fitness levels.
Measurement for Outcome
1. 90% of parents will report that their child’s social skills have improved as measured by survey
completed at end of participant’s time in program.
2. 90% of participants will report improvement in their physical fitness levels and endurance.
Measurements will be based on a survey given to parents at the end of the summer.
Measurements:
How do you plan to track attendance? Attach a copy of your form.
We will use a new online database system rolling out in March 2020 called CARES that tracks daily
attendance.
Client Satisfaction:
What evaluation or survey forms will you use for client satisfaction? Attach copy.
We will track client satisfaction through parent surveys administered at the end of participants’ time in
the program.
What other forms or measurement tools will you use? Attach copy.
Section IV Faculty/Leaders
Names, titles and contact information for key faculty/leaders other than listed in Section I
We will employ 6 Summer Youth Workers.
Section V Partners and Support
List partners and any cash or in kind support for this project (Refer to the attached guidelines regarding
potential payment of user fees to the Albert J. Boro Community Center.)
Partners Dollar Amount Detail In-Kind
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CYO Athletics
San Rafael City Schools Lunch Program
Marin Catholic High School
Make a Splash Swim Program
BookNook
University of California Statewide 4H Program
PE Coach/Physical
Education curriculum &
Chef/Nutrition curriculum
School lunch program
High school student
volunteers
Free swim lessons
Literacy app for small group
guided reading intervention
Provides staff training and
professional development
related to STEM-based
programming
Attach a program budget.
Section VI Attachments
List all attachments submitted with this application
Program survey (English and Spanish)
Scholarship/sliding scale information from Summer 2019
Room breakdown calendar
Summer 2019 program report
Catholic Charities FY21 Budget – missing from application; in process of develop until May 2020
TOTAL FY20
Program Fee $105,780
Program Fee - Discount $0
Program Rent $0
Transportation Charter $0
Transportation Route $0
Total Program Fees & Rent $105,780
Inter Agency Billing $0
In-Kind/Donations $0
Total Non Cash Revenue $0
Federal Contract $0
State Contract $0
Local Contract $21,686
Non-Profit Organization $0
Total Contract Revenue $21,686
Total Program Revenue $127,466
Development & Administration
Legacies & Bequests $0
Auxiliary $0
AF Individual $0
AF Foundation $0
AF Corporation $0
CAP Individual $0
CAP Foundation $0
CAP Corporation $0
SPE Individual $0
SPE Foundation $0
SPE Corporation $0
Total Unrestr. Development $0
NAR - Legacies & Bequests $0
NAR - Auxiliary $0
NAR - AF Individual (CY) $0
NAR - AF Foundation (CY) $35,250
NAR - AF Corporation (CY) $0
NAR - CAP Individual (CY) $0
NAR - CAP Foundation (CY) $0
NAR - CAP Corporation (CY) $0
NAR - SPE Individual (CY) $0
NAR - SPE Foundation (CY) $0
NAR - SPE Corporation (CY) $0
Total Rel/Restr. Development $35,250
NAR- Legacies/Bequests (prior year) $0
NAR- Auxiliary (prior year) $0
NAR - AF Individual (PY) $25,874
NAR - AF Foundation (PY) $0
NAR - AF Corporation (PY) $0
NAR - CAP Individual (PY) $0
NAR - CAP Foundation (PY) $0
NAR - CAP Corporation (PY) $0
NAR - SPE Individual (PY) $0
NAR - SPE Foundation (PY) $0
NAR - SPE Corporation (PY) $0
Total NAR (prior year) $25,874
Total Development $61,124
Rental Income - Non-Program $0
Investment Income $0
Misc. Income $0
Sale of Merchandise $0
Total Other Income $0
Total Revenue $188,590
Total FTE 5.15
Variable Costs
Personnel $223,564
Personnel - Childcare Supervisor $0
Personnel - Social Workers $0
Personnel - Drivers $0
Total Salaries $223,564
FICA $17,103
SUI $1,944
Worker's Comp Insurance $6,171
Health Insurance (FLEX) $20,917
Conversion ($168)
Pension-Salaried $3,742
Pension-Union $0
A.D.&D./Life $649
Cell Phone Stipend $0
Benefits over Contract Allowed $0
Total Fringe Benefits $50,357
Total Salaries & Fringe Benefits $273,921
Benefits as a % of Salary 23%
Temporary Help $0
Recruitment Costs $1,200
Staff Related $1,500
Total Employment Costs $276,621
Marketing, Advertising & PR $0
Program Activities $6,500
Incentives/Gifts $2,125
Food Service Supplies $700
Clinical Services $0
Outside Contractors $5,700
Computer Related $2,700
Program Supplies $7,040
Program Food $8,000
Office Supplies $600
Postage & Delivery $100
Printing & Publication $1,469
Transportation $7,110
Mileage, Parking & Tolls $800
Conferences, Meetings & Travel $500
Staff Training $3,500
Legal Fees (Professional) $0
Dues, Subscriptions & Licensing $300
Misc. Expenses (Bank Fees) $0
Total Non-Personnel cost $47,144
Direct Assistance-Spending Money $0
Direct Assistance-Rent/Shelter $0
Direct Assistance-Medical $0
Direct Assistance-Basic Needs $0
Total Direct Assistance $0
Total Variable Expense $323,765
Vehicle - Fuel $0
Vehicle - Maintenance $0
Vehicle - Leases $0
Vehicle - Insurance $0
Vehicle - Licenses $0
Vehicle - Tire Leases $0
Total Vehicle Expense $0
Small Eq (less than $5000) $0
Telephone $6,147
Building Rent $2,160
Utilities $0
Facility Maintenance $0
Facility Supplies $0
Equipment Maint / Rental $0
Insurance - All forms exc. Vehicle $4,850
Depreciation (non cash) $0
Interest $0
Property Taxes $0
Capital Purch/Loan Obligation $0
Reserves $0
Reserves - Operating $0
Reserves - Replacement $0
Total Fixed Expense: $13,156
Total Direct Expenses $336,922
Revenue over Expenses ($148,331)
Indirect Operating Expense $55,859
Indirect Development Expense $10,783
Total Expense ( Direct & Indirect) $403,564
Change in Net Assets ($214,974)
Catholic Charities Canal Family Support
Kids Club
Summer Scholarship Information
Program Fees Summer 2020
$110 per week (subsidized rate by Catholic Charities)
Need based Scholarship Policy:
Program fees are determined by each family’s ability to pa y. No one is turned away for
inability to pay.
$100/week
$90/week
$80/week
Sibling discount (20%)
Breakdown of Scholarship Distribution for Summer 2019:
12% of participants paid reduced fees
88% of students paid full subsidized price
Kids Club Summer 2019 Parent Survey
Please help Kids Club by answering the following questions to help us improve the program.
1. How would you rate the overall quality of the summer program?
Excellent Good Average Poor
4 3 2 1
2. How would you rate the structure and supervision provided by the program?
Excellent Good Average Poor
4 3 2 1
3. How would you rate the leaders of your child’s group?
Excellent Good Average Poor
4 3 2 1
4. Do you feel that the staff have been respectful of your cultural and ethnic background?
Excellent Good Average Poor
4 3 2 1
5. What kinds of activities did your child enjoy the most?
Reading
Physical Education
Sports & Active Games
Cooking
Art
STEM/Science
Field Trips
Swimming
Other________________________
6. Which field trips did you/your child like the best?
Oakland Zoo
Marin County Fair
Golden Gate Park Botanical Gardens
Swimming
7. Do you feel your child’s physical fitness level has improved?
Yes No
1 2
Please see other side for more
questions
8. Do you feel your child’s social skills have improved?
Yes No
1 2
9. Do you feel your child’s reading skills have improved?
Yes No
1 2
10. In which ways has the program helped your child? (Mark all that apply)
Made new friends
Stayed engaged in reading, learning
& academics over the summer time
Learned new skill or activity
Visited new place during a field trip
Developed more confidence and self-
esteem
Other_________________________
11. How do you think we can improve the program?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
12. Other comments or suggestions?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Kids Club Verano 2019 Encuesta a los Padres
Por favor, conteste las siguientes preguntas para ayudarnos a mejorar el programa.
1. ¿Cómo evalúa usted la calidad del Kids Club Programa del Verano?
Excelente Bueno Mediano Pobre
4 3 2 1
2. ¿Cómo evalúa usted la estructura y la supervisión proveído por el programa?
Excelente Bueno Mediano Pobre
4 3 2 1
3. ¿Cómo evalúa usted los líderes del grupo de su hijo(a)?
Excelente Bueno Mediano Pobre
4 3 2 1
4. ¿Usted siente que el personal de Kids Club ha sido respetuoso sobre su origen étnico y su
cultura?
Excelente Bueno Mediano Pobre
4 3 2 1
5. ¿Cuáles actividades fueron las favoritas para su hijo(a)?
Lectura
Educación Física
Deportes
Cocina
Arte
Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingenieria y
Matemáticas (STEM)
Los Paseos
Natación
Otra ________________________
6. ¿Cuáles paseos le gustaron su hijo(a)?
Oakland Zoo
Marin County Fair
Golden Gate Park Botanical Gardens
Swimming
7. ¿Cree usted que el forma física de su hijo(a) ha mejorado?
Sí No
1 2
Más preguntas en el otro lado
8. ¿Cree usted que las habilidades sociales de su hijo(a) han mejorado?
Sí No
1 2
9. ¿Cree usted que las habilidades de leer de su hijo(a) han mejorado?
Sí No
1 2
10. ¿En cuál manera ha beneficiado el programa a su hijo(a)? (marque todos que aplican)
Formó amistades nuevos
Siguió leyendo, aprendiendo y los
estudios durante las vacaciones del
verano
Aprendió una actividad o una
habilidad nueva
Visitó un lugar diferente durante un
paseo
Desarrolló más confianza y/o auto-
estima
Otro _________________________
11. ¿Cómo cree usted que nosotros podemos mejorar nuestro programa?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
12. ¿Otros comentarios o sugerencias?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
For more information, please call Lauren or Stephani at Kids Club at 415 454 8596.
Catholic Charities Canal Family Support Kids Club Summer Program is a high-quality recreational
and educational day camp that provides children with an enriching and fun summer experience.
Children participate in field trips throughout the Bay Area, swimming, arts and crafts, cooking,
physical fitness, nutrition, sports, reading, and STEM-based activities.
DATE & TIME
Session A: June 29 – July 17, 2020
Session B: July 20 – August 7, 2020
Monday – Friday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION
Albert J. Boro Community Center at
Pickleweed Park
50 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901
AGES
Current 1st - 4th graders
COST
Session A – $310
Session B – $330
REGISTER
Please call 415 454 8596 to schedule an appointment.
Space is limited.
SUMMER 2020
KIDS CLUB
• Field Trips
• Swimming
• Art & Crafts
• Cooking
• Physical
Fitness
• Sports
• Reading
• STEM-Based
Activities
Para más información llame a Lauren o Stephani de Kids Club al 415 454 8596.
Catholic Charities Canal Family Support Kids Club Summer Program es un campamento
recreativo y educativo de alta calidad que provee niños con una experiencia positiva. Los
niños participaran en paseos por la Area de la Bahia, natación, arte, cocina, educación física,
los deporte, lectura, y actividades de STEM.
FECHA
Sesión A: 29 de Junio – 17 de Julio, 2020
Sesión B: 20 de Julio – 7 de Agosto, 2020
Lunes – Viernes
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
UBICACIÓN
Albert J. Boro Community Center en
Pickleweed Park
50 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901
EDADES
Ninos que estan en grados 1st - 4th grados
COSTO
Session A – $310
Session B – $330
REGISTRO
Por favor, llame 415 454 8596 para hacer una cita.
Espacio limitado.
VERANO 2020
KIDS CLUB
• Paseos
• Natación
• Arte
• Cocina
• Educación Física
• Los Deporte
• Lectura
• Actividades de STEM
CATHOLIC CHARITIES KIDS CLUB SUMMER 2019
ROOM REQUEST CALENDAR
Updated: 3/23/18
Date Notes Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 8 Gym Field Kitchen
Training
6/22/2020 9:00-5:00 9:00-5:00
6/23/2020 9:00-5:00 9:00-5:00
6/24/2020 9:00-5:00 9:00-5:00
6/25/2020 9:00-5:00 9:00-5:00
6/26/2020 9:00-5:00 9:00-5:00
WEEK 1
Notes Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 8 Gym Field Kitchen
6/29/2020 9:00-4:15
*Nutrition Class
9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00 9:30-4:15
*Nutrition Class
6/30/2020 Swimming for ALL 9:00-4:15 9:30-1:00 10:00-1:00
7/1/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00
7/2/2020 FIELD TRIP OFF
SITE 10:45-3:30
9:00-4:15
7/3/2020 CLOSED
WEEK 2
Notes Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 8 Gym Field Kitchen
7/6/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15
*Nutrition Class
9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00 9:30-4:15
*Nutrition Class
7/7/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 10:00-4:00
7/8/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00
7/9/2020 FIELD TRIP OFF
SITE 10:45-3:30
9:00-4:15
7/10/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00
WEEK 3
Notes Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 8 Gym Field Kitchen
7/13/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15
*Nutrition Class
9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00 9:30-4:15
*Nutrition Class
7/14/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 10:00-4:00
7/15/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00
7/16/2020 FIELD TRIP OFF
SITE 10:45-3:30
9:00-4:15
7/17/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00
Would like to
use for
teambuilding
throughout week
Would like to
use for
teambuilding
throughout week
1 HOME BASE ROOM FROM Monday-Friday from 9:00-4:15 - Room 5 (ideally)
1 HOME BASE ROOM FROM Monday-Friday from 9:00-4:15 - Room 5 (ideally)
1 HOME BASE ROOM FROM Monday-Friday from 9:00-4:15 - Room 5 (ideally)
Notes/Summary
1. For weeks 2, 3, and 4 -the kids will be
swimming in the morning and will need to
change back here. It would be great to be
able to use 2 rooms from 11:30-12pm on
Mondays/Wednesdays.
2. We would like 1 home base room to have
throughout the day (even on our field trip
off site day) starting at 9am ideally for staff
prep. Room 5 is ideal, but we are flexible if
this needs to change.
3. We are generally requesting 2 indoor
rooms per day (except field trips days). Our
preference is room 5 and room 3; however,
we are flexible. On Tueday mornings, one of
the rooms would be the art room if
available.
4. We are requesting the Kitchen & Room 5
on Mondays for our CYO Athletics Nutrition
Class.
5. We are requesting the Gym Mondays,
Wednesdays & Fridays for CYO Athletics PE
Program. We are requesting it from 9:30-
4:00; however if not possible, we would
like it from 12:30-4:00.
6. We usually have our sister program 10th
& Mission come visit for a field day. The
date is still TBD, but ideally, we would like
to request the gym and field for this visit.
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES KIDS CLUB SUMMER 2019
ROOM REQUEST CALENDAR
Updated: 3/23/18
Date Notes Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 8 Gym Field Kitchen
WEEK 4
Notes Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 8 Gym Field Kitchen
7/20/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15
*Nutrition Class
9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00 9:30-4:15
*Nutrition Class
7/21/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 10:00-4:00
7/22/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00
7/23/2020 FIELD TRIP OFF
SITE 10:45-3:30
9:00-4:15
7/24/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00
WEEK 5
Notes Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 8 Gym Field Kitchen
7/27/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15
*Nutrition Class
9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00 9:30-4:15
*Nutrition Class
7/28/2020 Swimming for ALL 9:00-4:15 9:30-1:00 10:00-1:00
7/29/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00
7/30/2020 FIELD TRIP OFF
SITE 10:45-3:30
9:00-4:15
7/31/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00
WEEK 6
Notes Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 8 Gym Field Kitchen
8/3/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15
*Nutrition Class
9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00 9:30-4:15
*Nutrition Class
8/4/2020 Swimming for ALL 9:00-4:15 9:30-1:00 10:00-1:00
8/5/2020 9:30-4 9:00-4:15 9:30-4
*CYO Athletics
10:00-4:00
8/6/2020 FIELD TRIP OFF
SITE 10:45-3:30
9:00-4:15
8/7/2020 End of Summer
Celebration
9:30-4 9:00-4:15 9:00-4:00
1 HOME BASE ROOM FROM Monday-Friday from 9:00-4:15 - Room 5 (ideally)
1 HOME BASE ROOM FROM Monday-Friday from 9:00-4:15 - Room 5 (ideally)
1 HOME BASE ROOM FROM Monday-Friday from 9:00-4:15 - Room 5 (ideally)
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ALBERT J. BORO
COMMUNITY CENTER
FINAL or INTERIM PROGRAM REPORT
FOR CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS
(Use as many pages as necessary to address the required elements. Please number each one.)
PROGRAM NAME:
Catholic Charities Kids Club Summer Program – Summer 2019
Report prepared by:
Name Lauren Muszynski Title Program Director
X Final Report □ Interim Report/Renewal Program
Date submitted: 2/24/20
Date program completed: 8/9/19
A. Outcomes: List each numbered outcome from your application and describe your success in meeting
each outcome.
1. Outcome #1: Participants will display increases in self-confidence and self-esteem by engaging in
high quality, hands-on learning activities and by developing strong, positive adult-youth relationships.
Success for Outcome #1:
Each summer, Kids Club brings together a diverse group of students, high school student volunteers and
staff members who form strong bonds and practice critical life skills such as communication, teamwork,
and problem-solving. Returning staff from the school year and past summers are able to seamlessly
build trust and mentor our students, many of whom are lacking a consistent role model in their daily
lives. 50% of the high-school students in our Summer Volunteer Leadership Program were previous
Kids Club participants, and as mentioned in previous years, they are able to relate to and understand the
experiences of the students more directly. The cycle of returning to Kids Club to give back and support
future generations is critical to our success and allows current students to see a future of possibilities and
opportunities. New this past summer, we started weekly spirit days to encourage teambuilding across the
entire program and within each group.
In addition, each summer, Kids Club continues to analyze and implement refinements in order to deliver
the most effective programming for the community using best practices. This past summer, to increase
consistency and for students to foster deeper engagement in the curriculum, we transitioned to a three-
week summer session from a week-by-week commitment. All students were committed to a consistent
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and consecutive three-week or six-week program and were able to develop new friendships, increase the
amount of time devoted to learning high-quality hobbies and skills, and experience new field trip
destinations throughout the Bay Area. Within our week-long staff training, we spent time focusing on
trauma-informed care with a trained Psychologist in order to equip our staff with tools and best practices
to help meet our students where they are at and develop their social-emotional skills. We also trained
staff on facilitating reflection and guiding youth within activities, emphasizing that it is not about getting
one right answer.
2. Outcome #2: Participants will show improvement in their physical fitness levels.
Success for Outcome #2: Students participated in an intensive Physical Educational Curriculum three
days per week that was developed and led by a CYO Athletics Coach. Students learned team and
cooperative games as well as skills for different types of sports such as soccer, volleyball, flag football,
basketball, and relay races, etc. In addition to the 3 hours per week of Physical Education classes,
students also participated in at least 3 additional hours of active games, teambuilding and other activities
that promoted health and fitness. Kids Club Summer Program stresses the importance of maintaining an
active schedule with rigorous cardiovascular activity consistently throughout the summer.
Students also participated in weekly cooking and nutrition classes led by a professional chef with the
goal of learning and repeating the healthy recipes at home with their families. Recipes included
strawberry spring rolls, garbanzo bean dip, and fruit smoothies, etc. Students went on weekly swimming
outings as well as field trips involving hiking and walking, including trips to the Oakland Zoo and
Chrissy Fields as well as the Marin County Fair, the Academy of Sciences, an Oakland A’s Game, and
the SF Botanical Gardens. New this summer, all of our students received biweekly swim lessons led by
instructors from Make a Splash swim program for 3 out of the 6 weeks.
B. Measurements: Describe the measurements and evaluation strategies you used for each outcome,
and provide a summary or actual data analysis. Attach relevant documents for each outcome and
measurement strategy.
48 out of 62 families completed surveys.
Measurements for Outcome #1: Out of the 48 families who completed surveys at the end of the summer,
98% reported that they saw improvements in their child’s social skills from the start to the end of the
summer. In addition, 100% of parents reported their children developed more self-confidence, made new
friends, stayed engaged in learning over the summer and/or learned a new skill or visited a new place. A
comment from one parent survey included the following: “I would like to thank you all for an excellent
camp. My daughter loved it and had so much fun. It helped her a lot with her self-esteem and to make
new friends.”
Measurements for Outcome #2: Out of the 48 parents who completed surveys at the end of the summer,
100% reported that they saw improvements in their child’s physical fitness levels and endurance from
the start to the end of the summer.
C. Success: If you did not succeed in meeting your objectives, tell us why you think that happened, and
what strategies you employed to change the situation, or are planning to change in the future.
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D. Summary: Briefly describe your overall satisfaction with your program and your reasoning, what
highlights you would like to bring to the Board’s attention, and any general comments about your
program.
Kids Club fulfills a critical need for high quality, affordable and accessible summer programming for
Canal families year-after-year. We feel strongly that Kids Club offers a well-balanced program that
helps students develop social skills and strong relationships, stay fit, reinforce the academic skills they
have learned during the school year and gain exposure to new environments. All Kids Club activities
and outings are linked to literacy in order to prevent summer learning loss and to keep students on track.
New this past summer, we took our students on a field trip to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens,
which included a guided walk through the garden and hands-on gardening and activities in the
Children’s Garden. We also are very proud that this past summer we were able to offer all of our
students three weeks of swim lessons during which they were able to gain critical skills and develop
their confidence to swim at Hamilton Pool for the remainder of the summer.
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
March 4, 2020
Item #4.B
TITLE: Drawbridge- Weekly Expressive Art Groups
SUMMARY
Since 2013, Drawbridge has been offering their Weekly Expressive Art Groups program
for homeless, low-income and underserved children at the Albert J. Boro Community
Center. The program at the Center offers a safe, supportive environment where youth
ages four to 18 can use art to work through the complex emotions associated with
poverty and family challenges.
The term of the proposed art program is from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020. The
applicant is requesting a full fee-waiver, valued at $1,269.00 for use of the Art Room on
Mondays from 3:45 pm to 5:15 pm.
Per the Co-Sponsorship guidelines for renewal applications, a Final Report of the
program’s previous co-sponsored use is included with the application for the Pickleweed
Advisory Committee’s review.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee grant a fee reduction or
waiver for use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center Art Room on Monday afternoons.
BACKGROUND
Drawbridge has been offering their Weekly Expressive Art Groups at the Albert J. Boro
Community Center since 2013. The City, through the Pickleweed Advisory Board, has
been fully co-sponsoring the rental of the room for the program since 2017. The activity
fits well in the Center, especially in the Art Room, and appears to have a core following
of children that truly look forward to the program.
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DISCUSSION
While the Pickleweed Advisory Committee reviews the Co-sponsorship Application and
Final Report, Drawbridge staff will be present to provide a program overview and
support their application which is before the Committee. Committee members will then
have opportunity to ask questions of Drawbridge staff.
The Pickleweed Advisory Committee has the authority to grant a fee reduction (25%,
50%, 75%, or other), grant a full fee-waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to
resubmit with additional information, or reject the co-sponsorship application all
together.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resident/non-profit value of the rental totals $1,269.00. A fee reduction or waiver
would potentially result in lost revenue to the City should a paying program be
interested in using the Art Room at that time.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Comm ittee.
Submitted by:
Steve Mason
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1. Use Agreement Application 2020
2. Final/Interim Program Report
3. Project Budget
4. Parent Survey
5. Participant Survey
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2019
USE AGREEMENT APPLICATION FOR
CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS
Albert J. Boro Community Center & Library, Pickleweed Park
San Rafael Community Services Department
50 Canal Street
San Rafael, California 94901
(415) 485-3077
Revised 2/20/2014
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Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in utilizing the Albert J. Boro Community Center for your program. A
revised guideline is also available for reference in developing your application. Careful attention to
these changes and details will result in an expeditious review by the Pickleweed Advisory Board.
If the Pickleweed Advisory Board suggests revisions to your original application, each revision should
be dated.
If you need technical assistance in completing the Outcomes and Measurements portion of the
application, please feel free to contact the Albert J. Boro Community Center supervisor.
The following checklist will also help to ensure that you submit a complete co-sponsorship application
for approval.
_____ Application Form
_____ Program Budget
_____ Outcome Statement Form
_____ Community Outreach Plan & Attendance Reporting Requirements
_____ Program Evaluation Form
_____ Final (or Interim) Report (Renewals Only)
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Section I-About the Applicant Agency
Date Submitted: _______2020_________ Revision Dates (if applicable)
___________________________
Title of Program: ________DrawBridge Weekly Expressive Art Groups______________________
Co-sponsoring agency or individual: _____________________________________________________
Address: ________ PO Box 2698, San Rafael, CA 94912_______________________________
Telephone: _____415.640.4047________________ Ext. _______________
Email: ___________ drawbridge@drawbridge.org _________________________________________
Website: _________ www.drawbridge.org ____________________________________________
Non-Profit 501c3 Number: ___68-0373769_____________
Principal contacts:
Name: _______ Julie Scribner ____ Phone: __415.640.4047___ Email: ____ julie@drawbridge.org
Is this a first time program at Pickleweed? Yes No X
If no, start date of original program: _________2013___ Location: ____Art Room___________
Most recently approved final report must be attached.
Section II-About the Program
General Statement about the Program. Provide a background statement or statement of the problem that
describes the challenges, behaviors or issues you hope to resolve or improve
DrawBridge is a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit that provides weekly expressive art programs for
homeless, low-income and other underserved children. It offers a safe, supportive environment where
youth ages four to 18 can use art to work through the complex emotions associated with poverty and
family challenges. DrawBridge is rooted in the principles of non-directed expressive art. Used as a tool
for self-discovery and creativity, expressive art making can foster emotional growth, while helping
youth process deeply felt or difficult emotions they may not be able to verbalize.
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Although the groups do not specifically teach art skills, they provide opportunities for children to
become actively engaged in hands-on art activities, utilizing a variety of materials and engaging with
other children. The supportive environment and self-exploration help foster joy and self-confidence.
The kids also have a lot of fun!
Proposed Start Date: ________7/1/20_______ Proposed End Date: _____6/30/21____________
Number participants estimated: __In the previous fiscal year (7/1/18-6/30/19) 38 kids attended a total of
365 times. Attendance for the six months from 7/1/19 – 12/31/19 increased to 41 kids attending a total
of 223 times________ Maximum number estimated: __For the coming FY, 50 kids, attending at least
450 times total.
Target age group: _____ Open to ages 4-18, but mostly 6-13-year-olds ________________
Requested Rooms:
□ Classroom # □ Community Room X Art Room
□ Teen Activity Room □ Computer Lab □ Kitchen
□ Gymnasium □ Playing Field # □ Picnic Area
Days and Times Requested:
Day: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Time: ________3:45-5:15 pm each Monday, except holidays_______________________________
Fee Reduction Request
□ 25% □ 50% □ 75% x 100%
OFFICE USE ONLY: Monetary value of fee waiver request: $__________
Will there be a charge to participants? Yes_____ No X_____
If so, what will the fee be?___________________________ How will the proceeds be used?
Describe your community outreach plan and how you will advertise:
Attendance has increased for the last six months, thanks to the efforts of group Facilitator Kathleen
Keating, who posted notices at the site to encourage attendance.
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In what languages will your marketing materials be distributed?
x English x Spanish □ Vietnamese □ Other
Section III Outcomes and Measurements
List your expected outcome(s) for this program, and how you will measure your progress/success in
meeting each outcome. Refer to the applicant guidelines for samples of outcome and measurement
statements. Each outcome statement and measurement should be individually numbered.
Outcome Statement
1. To provide a weekly art group that helps children develop a sense of group cohesiveness,
compassion, self-discipline and self-worth.
2. To provide an outlet for emotional expression which may not be available to them in any other
environment.
3. To serve 50 or more unduplicated young people from a variety of backgrounds, who will attend
the groups 450 times or more.
Measurement for Outcome
1. Children are offered encouragement, non-judgmental respect and compassion each time they attend a
group. Their creative exploration is encouraged, as well as their enjoyment of the process. The positive
environment promotes feelings of self-worth. Children often are motivated to encourage the others in
their group, following the example of the adults. This behavior is also supported.
2. Measurement of improved wellbeing is mostly anecdotal, observational and self-reported. We receive
feedback from the children, their parents, and site coordinators. Comments and observations are
collected from Facilitators, volunteers and site staff about the participants’ moods, expressions and
changes over time.
3. Success is also measured in the number of children we serve and the number of child visits to the
DrawBridge groups at each site.
Measurements:
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How do you plan to track attendance? Attach a copy of your form.
Participants sign in as they arrive and the facilitator checks the list during the group. This is transferred
later to an attendance form, which is submitted monthly by the Facilitator. DrawBridge now has an
online attendance portal in which all Facilitators are uploading information on each individual group.
Client Satisfaction:
What evaluation or survey forms will you use for client satisfaction? Attach copy.
Children are simply asked what they think about DrawBridge, and how it makes them feel. Parents are
asked what they notice about their children, and how they are affected by the DrawBridge groups. Both
parent and participant surveys and responses for 2020 are attached. Feedback is also gathered from
volunteers and the Facilitator who runs the group.
What other forms or measurement tools will you use? Attach copy.
Section IV Faculty/Leaders
Names, titles and contact information for key faculty/leaders other than listed in Section I
Kathleen Keating, Art Group Facilitator, Kathleen@keating-id.com
Kathleen Keating is a San Rafael native, fourth generation Marin resident and artist. She has been
providing art programs to children in underserved communities (including the Canal) for more than a
decade. Kathleen is an artist and former DrawBridge Board member.
Section V Partners and Support
List partners and any cash or in kind support for this project (Refer to the attached guidelines regarding
potential payment of user fees to the Albert J. Boro Community Center.)
Partners Dollar Amount Detail In-Kind
We do not receive any direct funds for this group.
Attach a program budget.
Section VI Attachments
List all attachments submitted with this application
Project budget. Parent and participant surveys. Feedback comments from parents, children and
volunteers.
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ALBERT J. BORO
COMMUNITY CENTER
FINAL or INTERIM PROGRAM REPORT
FOR CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS
(Use as many pages as necessary to address the required elements. Please number each one.)
PROGRAM NAME:
DrawBridge
Report prepared by:
Name ____Julie Scribner_________ Title ___Executive Director___________________
x Final Report □ Interim Report/Renewal Program
Date submitted: _____2.20.20_____________________________
Date program completed: ____May 31, 2020______________________
A. Outcomes: List each numbered outcome from your application and describe your success in meeting
each outcome.
1. To create a trusting, supportive, familiar environment in which children ages four to 18 can have a
safe, enjoyable experience with the healing aspect of art and creative exploration.
A. This goal was met completely. The kids obviously have a positive experience, enjoy the class, return
many times, and have a positive creative experience. They learn there is never a wrong way to do art –
anything that they create is worthwhile.
2. To serve at least 65 unduplicated young people from a variety of backgrounds, helping them develop
a sense of group cohesiveness.
In the fiscal year that covered this application, 38 children attended the groups. The drop in expected
attendance may be due to the aging of children in the neighborhood, and the stability of the families,
who live there for many years. Older teens are less likely to attend, and fewer new young children are
joining. Of those who attend, Facilitator Kathleen Keating reports that they attend regularly, and are
excited by the group and the artwork they produce.
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3. To provide art groups to these kids for a total of at least 500 visits.
A. In the 12-month period, children attended the group 365 times. Kathleen attributes this in part to the
aging of the children, and she made a concerted effort to encourage attendance over the summer and fall
of 2019. Although it is not part of the FY covered by this final report, it should be noted that attendance
did increase from July-Dec. 2019.
B. Measurements: Describe the measurements and evaluation strategies you used for each outcome,
and provide a summary or actual data analysis. Attach relevant documents for each outcome and
measurement strategy.
We asked both parents and participants for feedback, via simple surveys with a few questions. Parents
were asked what they noticed about their kids after attending the group. Kids were asked what they like
about DrawBridge and how they felt after attending.
C. Success: If you did not succeed in meeting your objectives, tell us why you think that happened, and
what strategies you employed to change the situation, or are planning to change in the future.
We did not meet the attendance goals we expected, which was based on the previous year’s attendance.
Per above, Kathleen worked on recruitment, resulting in a 22% increase in overall attendance in the fall
of 2019.
D. Summary: Briefly describe your overall satisfaction with your program and your reasoning, what
highlights you would like to bring to the Board’s attention, and any general comments about your
program.
Making art is good for everyone, and encouraging art making among children is a vital part of
supporting their overall well-being. Many public schools no longer have regular art classes, and these
children have few opportunities for making art, especially at no cost, like they can with DrawBridge.
No matter the size of the group, the philosophy behind DrawBridge is that helping one child is as
important as helping many at once. The Canal continues to be one of our highest-attended groups, and
its value to the community, the families and the children involved, continues to be very high. We will
make attempts to bring in additional children moving forward, and will welcome all children living in
this community.
DRAWBRIDGE
EXPENSE BUDGET, 2020
One site, based on 45 sessions per year
Facilitator Stipend $2250
Art Supplies $ 600
Program Manager $1500
Executive Director $2100
Database Mgr./Accounting $ 900
General Operating/Office supplies $ 750
Insurance $ 175
Facilitator/Staff training $ 200
Storage space $ 75
Volunteer recruitment $ 100
Misc. $ 200
TOTAL $8,850
Grupo de arte DrawBridge – Preguntas para padres
**Most responses translated from Spanish**
¿A su hijo le gusta el grupo de arte DrawBridge? (Does your child like DrawBridge?)
Si_(7 times)__ No___
¿Su hijo hace amigos en DrawBridge? (Does your child make friends at DrawBridge?)
Si_7 times)__ __ No___
¿Su hijo está orgulloso de su obra de arte? (Is your child proud of their artwork?)
Si__7 times)__ _ No___
¿Aprendió su hijo algo nuevo en DrawBridge?Did your child learn anything new at DrawBridge?)
Si__7 times)__ _ No___ Si es así, ¿qué? (If yes, what?)
Yes, it further develops her skill with scissors.
They learn how to draw.
To draw.
How to learn to make crafts with paper to cut, color.
They have learned to color and they love the program.
They learned sewing and paper art.
¿Cuál es el estado de ánimo de su hijo después de un grupo DrawBridge?
(What is your child’s mood after a DrawBridge group?)
He is very happy to attend the class and his emotional well-being is good.
He feels happy and proud the projects she makes.
My child is always in a happy mood after DrawBridge.
Happy, proud, excited.
Happy, excited with what they do.
He is happy.
¿Cómo beneficia DrawBridge a su hijo, o otros comentarios sobre DrawBridge?
(How does DrawBridge benefit your child, or other comments about DrawBridge?)
It benefits her mentally and keeps her occupied and that helps her. Thank you!
We share time together, we have more communication, more confidence, we work as a team with my
son.
DrawBridge gives my child the opportunity to learn something new every class.
A little calm.
He gets distracted by coming DrawBridge and is excited about the crafts he makes, and has a lot of
fun.
They are very happy because their minds are busy with art.
The classes helped my child learn a lot of things.
2020 DRAWBRIDGE PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESPONSES
How old are you?
9
11
10
9
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11
5
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What do you like about DrawBridge?
I like doing art because I learn how to draw and when I go to school when we have
art at school, everyone loves my drawing because thanks to DrawBridge art group I
learn a lot!
I like that every week we do a new craft.
It is awesome. I also get to meet my friends.
I like the art group because we do something different each week and because of the
snacks.
The teachers, the activities, the craft stuff, the snacks.
The teachers, and the activities and snacks
To paint
That it’s fun. I like learning. I learned to make a unicorn.
We make stuff, like drawing, sewing, painting.
It’s fun. I learn how to draw. I made a ice cream shop.
How do you feel at the end of a DrawBridge group?
I feel happy when art class ends because I show my family how I learn at art class
and then put my drawing on my wall in my room and every morning I see my
drawings!
Happy to know that next week we will do a new activity.
Sad because I want two hours of art class.
Sad because I like art a lot.
Good because I came! PS hungry
Good that I came. PS hungry (note, different hand writing from previous survey)
Happy
Good in the group. Sad, because I like doing art
Mad. I want more art
Good, happy.
Thank you for helping us!
My pleasure!
Your welcome : )
You welcome
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT
March 4, 2020
Item #4.C
TITLE: Blind and Vision Impaired of Marin- Latino Low Vision Support Group
SUMMARY
Although having used the Center for their program longer, the City, through the
Pickleweed Advisory Board, has been co-sponsoring the Vision Impaired of Marin’s
Spanish Speaking Support Group since 2015. The program provides Spanish speaking
visually impaired individuals, primarily from the Canal neighborhood, a support network
and encourages them to get out and be involved rather then remaining in isolation at
home.
The term of the request is from March 2020 through February 2021. The applicant is
requesting a full fee-waiver, valued at $432.00 for use of the Teen Room the second
Tuesday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Per the Co-Sponsorship guidelines for renewal applications, a Final Report of the
program’s previous co-sponsored use is included with the application for the Pickleweed
Advisory Committee’s review.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Pickleweed Advisory Committee grant a fee reduction or
waiver for use of the Albert J. Boro Community Center Teen Room the second Tuesday
of each month in support of the program.
BACKGROUND
Vision Impaired of Marin has been supporting the estimated 5,000 people in Marin
County that have little or no sight and often live in isolation and fear for 4 6 years. This
particular program is appropriate for the Canal community in that it is geared for
Spanish speakers.
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This year’s co-sponsorship application was returned to the applicant as it was not
complete. Although the revised application does not fit our requested format, most of
the requested information has been submitted.
Staff has received great appreciation from program participants for use of the Teen
Room on the second Tuesday of the month for their gatherings. The day and timing
work well for the Center as there is seldom conflicting activities in the facility.
DISCUSSION
While the Pickleweed Advisory Committee reviews the Co-sponsorship Application and
Final Report, either a member of the staff or Vision Impaired of Marin Board of Directors
will be present to provide a program overview and support their application which is
before the Committee. Committee members will then have opportunity to ask questions
of the representative.
The Pickleweed Advisory Committee has the authority to grant a fee reduction (25%,
50%, 75%, or other), grant a full fee-waiver, reject the application and ask applicant to
resubmit with additional information, or reject the co-sponsorship application all
together.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resident/non-profit value of the rental totals $432.00. A fee reduction or waiver
would potentially result in lost revenue to the City should a paying program be
interested in using the Art Room at that time.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Any other action as determined by the Comm ittee.
Submitted by:
Steve Mason
Senior Recreation Supervisor
Attachments:
1. Cover Letter
2. Use Agreement Application 2020
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3. Final/Interim Program Report
4. Response to Requested Information
5. Blind and Vision Impaired of Marin Monthly Support Group Meeting Summary
Form
6. Vision Impaired of Marin History
7. VIM Views (Newsletter)
8. Latino Support Group Activity Report 2019
Latino Support Group Activity Report 2019
by Anabella Denisoff, Facilitator
The Al Boro Community Center at Pickleweed Park, has been very generous in
providing Vision Impaired of Marin, Inc. space for our monthly meeting. It is
greatly appreciated.
2019 Activities
In 2019 the group met 11 times on the second Tuesday of each month. (The
group did not meet in December as most members had conflicting Holiday plans).
The average attendance each month was 7. The maximum attendance was 12.
Field Trips:
group trip on the SMART train to a celebratory lunch in Santa Rosa;
a ceramics class led by a San Rafael potter, using a technique created
for low vision artists;
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Gus Colenbrander, retired opthamalogist spoke about the
progression of macular degeneration (the most common eye disease
of members);
Jeff Carlson, Social Worker for The Lighthouse of Marin, spoke about
lighthouse services;
Dr. Marilyn Hutter. retired UCSF physician, spoke about the benefits
of medical marijuana;
Dr. Marisol Munoz-Khiene, Marin County Health and Human
Services She has a radio program called “Cuerpo Corazon
comunidad”,“Body, Heart and Community.
Mark Gibbons, Sterling Adaptives, spoke and demonstrated adaptive
equipment for low vision people.
Other Activities:
VIM Luncheons . Luncheons occur quarterly, on the second Saturday
of the month . They are a social event for Vim members and guests
and most of the Latino group members attend
Other VIM monthly Support Groups. All Support Groups are open to
anyone. Some Latino group members do occasionally attend other
VIM support groups.
Art Class. Quarterly Art class using a technique for low vision artists is
very popular with the latino group. Most members attend.
The members of this group provide emotional support to each other and share
coping skills. They have expressed appreciation for the sense of community the
group provides: the monthly opportunity to “check in” with the others of the
group, to keep connected and not become isolated. The majority of the members
reside in the Canal Area making it very accessible to walk to the meeting. This
group is very important to the members.