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How will you <br />evaluate whether or <br />not your goals have <br />been met? <br />In terms of programming goals, SV has many ways to observe and <br />document its impact and efficacy. The most obvious indicator is that our <br />older ensembles are comprised primarily of returning singers. The singers <br />and their parents tell us they are excited to return each year and progress <br />to the older groups. There have also been numerous singers who have <br />cycled back to SV while in high school or college to volunteer at camp or <br />help out with a project or event. Currently, two members of our staff are SV <br />alums. In addition, our Artistic Director witnesses the impact of the music <br />skill training as singers learn to decipher and sing more complex music. <br />They learn to take more risks singing songs in parts and singing solos. <br />They learn how to assess their own musical development and articulate <br />what they have learned. They learn how to give positive and constructive <br />feedback to each other. As we've expanded the programming, participants <br />are willing to make a bigger time commitment. In order to help the singers <br />recognize and measure their own progress and success, SV developed a <br />bead earning program. W hen the kids join an ensemble, they are given a <br />chain and they begin to earn beads based on developing specific skills, <br />participating in projects or meeting specific goals. Singers who continue <br />with SV through the years end up with a beautiful and colorful bead chain <br />that reminds them of their commitment, effort and progress within the <br />program. <br />Enrollment numbers for the coming year will be compared to past years. <br />In terms of stated organizational goals, <br />1. W e'll compare this coming year's donations to last year's. <br />2. W e are currently speaking with several parents and community members <br />about the possibility of serving on our board. W e will continue to work at <br />this until our goal of adding two new board members has been met. <br />3. Our continuing salary study will help us understand how to compensate <br />our Artistic/Executive Director. In light of this information, and taking into <br />account what is within our grasp for this year, we will make adjustments in <br />her salary. <br />4. W e anticipate that these three staff members will be working with us for <br />another year, so we are looking into 2025 as we assess our needs and the <br />kind of skills that will be needed to help us achieve our work. <br />5. W e anticipate that we'll rehearse at Binkley for the coming year. W e <br />continue to look for alternative spaces that might be a good fit for us as we <br />grow beyond 2025. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 5E6F8E2E-FE2C-436D-A06C-2B31BCD96BED