Project Title:

Equipment and Uniforms for San Juan Cosala Choir.

Project Manager:  

Anita Hocker

Rotary Avenue of Service:

Community Service

Youth Service

Rotary Areas of Focus:

Economic and Community Development

Project Goal(s) that reflect area of focus

Project Objective(s)

Project Activities

Project Goals:  

• To use music as a means for social improvement.
• To provide access to cultural activities for low income students.
• To insure equal right of access for student who live in the areas that lack basic necessities.

Project Objectives:

• Provide unique educational experience thru student participation in the choir.
• Offer musical training that encourages individual, social responsibility, team play and good citizenship.
• Renovate the present facilities for yard area for practices and concerts.

Project Activities:

• Provide music stands for rehearsals and concerts.
• Provide uniforms for new members of the choir.
• Increase Ajijic participation in rehearsals and Concerts.

Description/Location/Background:

The choir moved last year into a building that they have a 10 year leasing agreement at Porfirio Diaz Oriente 144, San Juan Cosala, Jocotepec, Jalisco. With additional renovation it will be suitable for rehearsals and concerts.

Community need and involvement

Jocotepec Municipal Government has been asked to provide a renovation plan for the facility and gardens.  There is a need for a cement floor in the back yard.

Community Acceptance/Approval

The choir has been successful in acquiring the building, increasing student involvement and raising funds through concerts.

Beneficiaries:  

The community as a whole and the students in the choir.

Measurable Outcomes & Benefits

Use of the facility including the yard for rehearsals and concerts. Provisions for necessary uniforms for new students. Music stands used for rehearsals and concerts.

Membership Involvement:Project Managers (2)

Treasurer, Publicity Chair, Other

Project Manager:  Anita Hocker/Coco Wonchee

President Carol Wolff

Patrick Oden, Treasurer

Publicity Chair:

Membership:  Involved in rehearsals and concerts.

Community Partners

Jocotepec Municipal Government and provision of facilities free for 10 years.

Projected Costs:

9,000 pesos for 20 music stands; 3,600 pesos for uniforms for new students including sweater, pants and or skirt.  Total is 12, 600.

Funding Sources:

Rotary Club of Ajijic, A.C.                

Project Timeline

TBD

Final Project Report

TBD