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Item D.5 <br /> STAFF REPORT <br /> OCTOBER 1997 <br /> • MICHELE BERGH <br /> STAFFING <br /> I am currently working on staffing our Open Gyms for Fall/Winter. It appears we have <br /> returning employees and the shifts will easily be covered. In two weeks I will need to start <br /> staffing Warming Houses as well. I anticipate the need for recruiting additional staff as many <br /> of last year's employees are away at college. <br /> PROGRAMS <br /> Intramural Volleyball has begun and has 9 teams. <br /> The minor kinks have been worked out of our Gymnastics program and everything seems to <br /> be running smoothly now. We have also built a relationship with someone on our community <br /> who has advanced training and is offering an Advanced Gymnastics class. This has been a <br /> challenge for us to come to an understanding regarding payment,policies,etc. His program is <br /> quite popular and we look forward to continuing and improving this relationship. <br /> Our new program,Indoor Soccer, for ages 4-6 is a big success. We use Koosh products for <br /> safety and incorporate sportsmanship into the program so it is appropriate for this age group. <br /> We needed to add a class in Elk River and both of those,as well as the class in Rogers, are full. <br /> • We have also added Friday Open Gyms for Grades 5-9 in both Elk River and Ro g ers. <br /> We will also be encouraging more 9th graders to participate in Intramural Basketball. I would <br /> like to be able to run a 9th/10th grade league and an 11th/12th grade league. <br /> The Otsego Family Hayride has over 60 families registered. It looks like this event will,once <br /> again,be a success! <br /> I am also hoping to schedule a meeting with Jeff and city of Rogers to discuss programming <br /> possibilities when the new school opens in'98. <br /> We are planning the Winter session (Jan-Mar)now(see back for a list of anticipated offerings). <br /> YOUTH INITIATIVES <br /> We recently designed a newsletter for distribution that has been well received. We are hoping <br /> to generate additional interest in this process. I am hoping that the additional Open Gyms <br /> and the Floor Hockey League will be two more programs to help serve the youth in the area. <br /> • <br />