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In your discussion, you are to include, but you are not limited to, the following topics:1. mission of the organization and management objectives for the activity,2. structure of the organization (organizational chart)3. discussion of whether the facilities and/or natural resource(s) that directly support the activity are provided by the government and/or private sector and if this provision is profit-oriented (if not profit-oriented, but fees are collected, where do the fees go?);4. policies which guide the operation of the activity of interest;5. explanation of the annual operating budget for the activity, including salaries of personnel at various levels (if possible), and allocation of budget directly in support of your selected activity;6. discussion of the number of personnel (full and part-time) assigned to operate the activity, and their basic work responsibilities;7. description (demographic profile) of the users/participants; and8. overview of the visitor information system/promotional efforts/marketing strategies used to reach clients/visitors/users of this activity.C. In addition, from your interview discuss two issues confronting the management of the activity that you have selected.D. To conclude the paper each student is to describe his/her impressions of the organization and how it is managed for the selected activity. This discussion is to reflect the student=s knowledge of professional concepts and information gleaned from readings and class discussion. Also, each student is to state specifically how this investigation has affected his/her view of the activity of interest and recreation services in general (Minimum two pages for each student). [Individual points for section D = 25 points].E. Appendix: Provide the written questions used during your interview and the full name, title and address of the manager who was interviewed. Include a copy of the thank you letter that you sent the manager for his/her assistance.17916. Exam I (February 4) 10017917. Exam II (February 25) 10017918. Exam III (April 1) 10017919. Exam IV (April 29) 10017920. 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Overview of communication with visitors (visitor informationPRR 213, INTRODUCTION TO PARKS, RECREATION AND LEISURESpring Semester 2002Department of Park, Recreation and TourismMichigan State UniversityCLASS: Monday and Wednesday INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Richard Paulsen3:00-4:20 p.m. OFFICE: Natural Resources Bldg., 131PHONE: 517-353-5190 Ext. 114 (office)CLASSROOM: 223 Natural Resources EMAIL: [email protected] HOURS: Monday WEB: http://www.msu.edu/course/prr/21310-12 NoonOr by appointmentINTRODUCTIONOur society has developed important social institutions which enable us to pursue personal fulfillment. Oneof these institutions is loosely identified as leisure services. (This course is designed to orient students majoring in Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources to the conceptual foundations, constellation of services, and management issues associated with the profession. Primary focal points for this course include: a) historical and philosophical foundations of the parks and recreation field, b) the demand for resources and services, c) the types of resources and services and how they are managed, and d) career and