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Einstein & Associates
Yon KellyLindsay Kessler
Samadur RahmanKyle Smith
Nicholas TothTanner Trunnell
Our Client
• At the Basic Level:– Hamilton Elementary
• Assistant Principal Ms. Marjorie Adamczyk
• At a More Complex Level:– 780 Students in Pre-K Through Fifth Grade
Smart Goal
• By November 03, 2007 team Einstein & Associates will obtain the sponsorship of six organizations to donate cash assets of $200, in order for our group to design, construct, and organize the operation of a six hole miniature golf course for Hamilton Elementary School’s annual fall festival
Project Objectives• Obtain Six Public Sponsors
• Design the Course and Purchase Materials
• Construct the Golf Course
• Run the Course at the Fall Festival
• Contingency Plan: Garage Sale
Actual Outcomes
• Objective #1:
– Proved Most Difficult
– Acquired $250.00
– Coupons and Cake Were Donated
Actual Outcomes
• Objective #2:– Eight Blueprint Designs,
Choose Top Six– Bought Materials Within
Budget, On Time– Remember it’s for Kids!
Actual Outcomes
• Objective #3:– Course Completed On Schedule – Tools and Craftsmanship Were Essential– Much Encouragement from Neighbors and
Onlookers
Actual Outcomes
• Objective #4:– Fall Festival – November 3, 2007– Transportation, Set Up and Job Assignments– Putting Contest for Pizza Coupons – Donation of the Course to Hamilton– Clean Up!
Actual Outcomes
• Objective #5:– Contingency Plan
Was Not Needed– Our Goal Was
Reached and Exceeded
Evaluation of Project
• Overall Client Needs Were Met– Requests Not in the Agreement an Issue
Was Goal Accomplished?
• Yes!• Focused on Course, Not Money• Six Hole Course Completed On Time• Stayed Within Budget – Even With Astro Turf!
Key Challenges
• Conflicting Team Schedules• Communication and meeting with client
– Phone messages– Two weeks of client unavailability
• Purchase of putters• Transportation of Course
Importance of Service Learning
• Applying Concepts and Lessons • In School and Community Projects • Mastering Business Ideas in Real World
Situations
To be Successful…
• Well rounded• Use Both Knowledge and Experience• Ability to Make Critical Business Decisions