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Friends of Parks and Recreation

Winchester, KY   |  https://www.winchesterparksandrec.org

Mission

To support the Winchester Clark County Parks and Recreation through fundraising efforts. To provide health and leisure opportunities for all citizens in Winchester and Clark County Kentucky.

Ruling year info

2021

Chairman

Gary Wiseman

Vice Chairperson

Wanda Hobbs

Main address

15 Wheeler St

Winchester, KY 40391 USA

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EIN

85-3909990

NTEE code info

Single Organization Support (N11)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Silver Sneakers

Planned physical activities in a controlled setting two times a week. This program is geared toward maintaining muscle tone, movement, and balance for participants aged 65 and above.

Population(s) Served
Older adults

Where we work

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • Who are the people you serve with your mission?

    All members of the Winchester Clark County Parks and Recreation (WCCPR) All preschool students in Clark County All residents/citizens of Clark County

  • How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?

    Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person),

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,

  • What significant change resulted from feedback?

    Adapted changes to preschool swim lesson program after beginning the program. It was determined changes were necessary in time schedules, amount of lessons, program materials, and instructor strategies.

  • With whom is the organization sharing feedback?

    The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders,

  • How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship?

    Allows us to better serve and focus our mission.

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive,

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback,

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Friends of Parks and Recreation

Board of directors
as of 06/22/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Gary Wiseman


Board co-chair

Mrs Wanda Hobbs

Cyndi Downing

Michelle Blackburn

ReMax Realtor

Tiffany Fletcher

WCCPR

Barbara Hatton

Felisha Workman

Clark Co Hospital

Christie Aaron

Collin Moore

Alltech

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/22/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 06/12/2022

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Data
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.