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flow are we preparing for the demographic changes of to respond and implement critical programs within the annual ()lir customers in the future? budget. An approved procedure For reallocating financial resources from various budget categories during the fiscal year D innographers are predicting that euro-Americans will be in in order to respond in an effective and timely manner to corn- the minority in the 2 I st century. Non-Caucasians, women, niunity issues and concerns provides flexibility in programming. ai id immigrants will make up 86% of the work force by 2000. Immigrants and indigenous peoples will be less willing to assimi- What philosophical management changes are we la_e and give up their cultural heritage. We are just beginning grappling with? to recognize this and preparing to program for diversity. We ar e making concerted efforts to hire people of color, rethink We are moving from a market management philosophy to a our programming and service delivery systems to better facili- benefits-based approach which will cost out the benefits and tate input and participation from our culturally diverse conmu- value of parks and recreation programs. This is being driven by nity members. the shift in economic priorities and competition for local gov- ernment funding resources for programs. We have also agreed that a psychographic change is taking pl ice in our community and cannot design programs by anal- We are assessing what social and psychological needs that o};y, or assuming that everyone has the same social needs and specific target populations in our community want satisfied and enjoys the same recreation experiences. We have recognized build our programs and services accordingly. this and strive to gain citizen insight into program planning through the program evaluation process. We can respond We have become more competitive in seeking the best service el fectively and efficiently to changing needs in our community delivery method of our dollars, which will meet our target because of our diversely skilled staff. Input from citizens population's needs. through tasks forces, commissions, and user groups provide the necessary feedback to programmers. Our staff members each We have also affirmed that programs cannot be designed with serve as liaisons to various community groups, school-commu- the assumption that if a person benefits from a program, then nity committees, commissions, boards, neighboring community all persons of the same gender, ethnic, and social background partnerships and community events. This keeps us in touch will benefit from the same program. Our future sights need to with the pulse of the community. Customer input survey look at the special needs of individuals with disabilities and their forms are distributed to all recreation program participants and families. to rental users of recreation facilities. We need to continue to look towards grant funding to achieve in the future, it will be imperative that we have the ability to benefits that are attainable without relying on general funding. effectively respond to changing program needs in a punctual Grants require staff to be "on the cutting edge" and the corm- th inner. Long range strategic planning will ensure that Finan- petitiveness of grant writing encourages staff to be futuristic, tail resources are adequate for the anticipated growing needs, creative and innovative . . . because grant funding is only yc t we need the flexibility to adjust program budgets in order awarded to those that are. • • •