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RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> TRANSITION PHASE <br /> The successful transition of the developed Healthy People concept <br /> and program participation will be determined by these key points : <br /> 1 . Commitment to the program from Directors , Park Boards and <br /> all Park and Recreation Dept. staff. <br /> 2 . Utilization of the extensive Healthy People resource file . <br /> 3 . Clearly defining the Healthy People program areas that need to <br /> be attended to to ensure continued participation : <br /> -Clearly defined job descriptions as listed below: <br /> -Instructors : hiring, evaluating, orientation, program materials <br /> -Promotion, marketing, articles for brochure , local media, <br /> quality, interesting graphics , sound , current health statistics , <br /> local media support and informed regularly, contact with local <br /> businesses , churches , schools , etc. <br /> -Continual assessment and change cognizent with consumer needs . <br /> -Quality control , instructors , program materials , graphics , <br /> follow-up, publicity. <br /> -Advisory council ; support, innovations , continual assessment of <br /> consumer needs , changing community. <br /> -Direct leadership of HP program; director commitment and <br /> coordinator part-time ownership to assure all of the above . <br /> -Support of program supervisors in all aspects of the program <br /> from facilitating smooth running of classes to innovative <br /> support. <br /> 4 . To assure continuation there must be generated sufficient <br /> participants and revenues to enable the program to continue and <br /> expand. <br /> 5. Keep up the momentum, Fall 1984 a critical kick-off time. <br /> 6. Aggressive promotion , through recruitment of additional <br /> monies and creative marketing strategies . <br /> ROADBLOCKS <br /> 1 . Lack of adequate monies to facilitate quality promotion. <br /> 2. Lack of support and understanding of the total mission and <br /> goals by the program supervisors <br /> 3. Inadequate, uninspiring orientation of the instructors of the <br /> HP classes (these are our greatest resource for continued support) <br /> this should include all physical activities , specifically the <br /> fitness-type classes. <br /> 4 . Inappropriate class topics offered , not what consumers want . <br />