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Parklands Pedal Power Request for Proposal Rachel Perkins, Louise Rohrlach, Jackson Stubbs & Courtney Upton Active Innovations Event Corporation

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Request for Proposal

Active Innovations Event Corporation

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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction....................................................................................................................................42.0 Overview of Proposed Event.........................................................................................................43.0 Project Organisational Structure and Workforce...........................................................................54.0 Significant Time Milestones..........................................................................................................75.0 Project activity list and time schedule............................................................................................86.0 Resource requirements and management:....................................................................................167.0 Project budget and request for funding........................................................................................168.0 Sustainability Statement...............................................................................................................179.0 Conclusion....................................................................................................................................1810.0 Bibliography...............................................................................................................................19

PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2209HSL

Rachel Perkins S2842431Louise Rohrlach S2854513Jackson Stubbs S2842430 Courtney Upton S2898491

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Active Innovations Event Corporation [email protected]

33 Salerno StreetISLE OF CAPRI Q 4217

(m) 0424 240 254Friday 10th October 2014

Ms. Halley Kirkpatrick

14 Griffith Way

PARKLANDS Q 4560

Dear Ms. Kirkpatrick

May we take this time to introduce ourselves as ‘Active Innovations Events Corporation’. We are a

dynamic events management team that aims to extend beyond your expectations for an Earth Hour

Event in 2015 by offering a service that is unique and captivating. We believe in Earth Hour and want

for our event to make a lasting impression in the minds of our event goers by encouraging change

within this select group of event attendees.

Introducing Parklands Pedal Power! This event is set to reignite a love of bike riding within the

attendees, may it be for leisure or for exercise or as a preferred form of transport. We are offering

engaging activities that will not only be fun for our guests but will also shape the way in which people

connect to bicycles and what they can offer. We believe that pedal power can help to change the

world, one bicycle lover at a time.

In the following project plan you will discover the energetic and vibrant activity plan we have

available that is bound to hypnotize the audience, offering them an insight into the simple ways that

they can implement greener living solutions into their every day lives.

We are confident that this project plan will fulfill your requirements and allow you to feel

comfortable, knowing that your event is in the hands of a team who is passionate about helping your

worthy cause.

Please enjoy reading this document and never hesitate to question us, as we believe that

communication is the key to ensuring your trust in us as a cohesive organisation and your happiness

with this amazing event.

Warmest Regards,

Rachel Perkins

Chief Executive Officer

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1.0 Introduction

It is a mission of the World Wildlife Fund to put a stop to degradation of the planet’s natural

environment and to work towards building a future in which every aspect of nature lives in harmony

(WWF, 2012). Active Innovations Event Corporation aims to be an integral part of this movement by

helping to ensure that the use of natural resources is sustainable. This will be achieved by hosting an

event that encourages event attendees to use bicycles as their preferred form of transport and

ultimately reduce their carbon footprints.

This project plan will begin with an overview of the proposed event, which is followed by project

specifics including resource requirements, a work breakdown structure and a time schedule. Also

included is a specific budget and request for funding and of course, a sustainability statement that

details how this event aligns perfectly with the visions and goals of Earth Hour and the World Wildlife

Fund.

2.0 Overview of Proposed Event

Parklands Pedal Power will be held on Saturday the 28th of March in 2015, which is the recognised

day of Earth Hour. The event will be held at Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne’s CBD. This location

was chosen because of its iconic bicycle trails along the Yarra River and the surrounding park area

(City of Melbourne, 2014). This aspect of the location will further encourage event attendees to ride to

the event, knowing that the location provides outstanding facilities for bicycle riders. The venue is

open access, which will encourage passers by to come and explore the event, however only the

attendees who register online will be able to participate in the activities that are offered. This will help

to control risk, as the event will only provide for 250 attendees. Parklands Pedal Power aims to target

healthy and active families through promotions at local schools and exercise facilities.

The event will begin at 6pm and run until 9.30pm. From 6pm to 7.30 pm, the event will offer an eco-

friendly workshop for the children and a clean cooking demonstration for the adults. The eco-craft

station aims to encourage the younger generation to form a respect for our planet and a drive to

conserve it by using eco-friendly products. Four teaching personnel with necessary qualifications will

run the eco-craft station. Each child will be given an Eco Craft Kit from the Land of Nod, which they

are able to take home with them to use again and again, further promoting sustainability (The Land of

Nod, 2014).

While the children are occupied at the craft station, the adults have the option attend a cooking

demonstration held by celebrity chef and health advocate, Nicole Joy. Part of the package that has

been arranged with Nicole includes multiple taste testers, discounted rates for the purchase of signed

copies of her cookbooks and a lucky door prize of ingredients and signed books (Joy, 2014). Nicole’s

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celebrity profile warrants excitement from the event attendees and the use of wholesome and organic

produce during the demonstration will showcase sustainable practices.

From 7.30pm onwards, the event attendees will have time try out bicycle blenders and purchase their

dinner at clean eating food vendors. The bicycle blenders will be provided by Bike n Blend and this

aspect of the event aims to incorporate another way to sustainably think about pedal power (Pedal

Powered Smoothie Bikes, 2014). The package that will be purchased from Bike n Blend for the event

is called the ‘Tour de France’ and includes 3 blender bikes with jugs and menu boards, a stall and all

ingredients. To cater for the amount of attendees, 7 additional bicycle blenders will be hired. Bike n

Blend carries a food permit and provides staffing, which makes the stall entirely self-sufficient. In

addition to the blender bikes, four organic food vendors will also run self-sufficiently on the day. The

vendors are Cornutopia, Yong Green Food, Savvy and Ace’s Unbaked. Each of these vendors

exercises sustainable practices in all cooking, preparation and cleaning duties.

At 8pm the pedal powered movie will begin. The majority of the event attendees will be young

families and so the movie that has been selected is Rio 2. Both adults and children can enjoy this film

and it showcases a sustainability theme. The movie will be powered by 10 bikes, which will be

connected to a Pedal-A-Watt stand. Once the bikes are pedaled, the spinning tire will rotate the

generator wheel, which will power the screen (Pedal-A-Watt Stationary Bike Power Generator, 2014).

As a risk management precaution, a first aid officer and 6 volunteers will be situated at the cycling

station to supervise and monitor participants pedaling the bikes. This will ensure no one is exceeding

their physical capabilities and will ensure the safety of all participants.

The entire event will support the use of renewable natural lighting, which will help to stop the

degradation of the world’s biodiversity and encourage event goers to think about sustainable lighting

options. Solar powered fairy lights and lanterns will be hung among trees and tent posts to create a

warm and welcoming feeling and beeswax candles will be used as centerpieces on tables.

3.0 Project Organisational Structure and Workforce

Active Innovations’ organisational structure consists of four employed staff members that work

tirelessly to provide their customers with the utmost quality of events. As pictured in Figure 1:

Organisational Structure, Rachel Perkins is the CEO of Active Innovations, working with a hands on

approach to ensure all organisational and customer objectives are met. The finance director, Louise

Rohrlach works closely with the clientele ensuring all requests, schedules and financial needs are

adhered to whilst also completing any necessary administration work. The event manager, Courtney

Upton sources and organises all practical event details from the catering and vendors right down to the

venue aesthetics. While Jackson Stubbs, the leading marketing director creates the most abstract,

detailed marketing campaigns proving why Active Innovations is the go to Events Company in

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Victoria. During the implementation of Parklands Pedal Power, all event staff will be required to liaise

with the vendors and contractors and supervise event activities (e.g. kids eco-craft and Nicole Joy

cooking demonstrations) to ensure all event aspects go according to plan.

In addition to Active Innovations’ staff members, approximately six volunteers will be required to

assist with the bump in and bump out of the event. Sourced from local community groups such as

universities and schools, these volunteers will be required to set-up, pack-down, supervise attendees

on bicycles powering the movie, assist with the eco-craft activities, liaise with vendors and most

importantly gather survey data from attendees using the iPads.

Also essential at Parklands Pedal Power are first aid officers. Provided by St. Johns, there will be two

onsite officers to treat any injuries that may occur due to the events physical activities.

Figure 1: Organisational structure

4.0 Significant Time Milestones

Outlined in Table 1: Significant Time Milestones are the key milestones essential to successfully

implement Parklands Pedal Power. Based on the project’s activity list and the time schedule appointed

for these activities (See section 5.0 Project activity list and time schedule), the key time milestones can

be categorised into three stages; planning, implementation and shut down. Such milestones include

determining the project objectives, promoting the event, sourcing volunteers, and completing bump in

and bump out. It is to be noted here, that tasks to be completed by external contractors such as the

delivery of bicycle generators will be determined during the planning stage of the project.

Rachel PerkinsCEO

Louise RohrlachFinance Director

Courtney UptonEvent Manager

Volunteers First Aid Personnel

Jackson StubbsMarketing Director

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Table 1: Significant time milestones

MilestoneDecember January February March

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4Set Project ObjectivesDevelop WBSBegin Online PromotionBegin Promotion within SchoolsSource Contractors and Food VendorsFinalise Event Day ContingenciesSource VolunteersPurchase all necessary itemsTrain Volunteers, event/job briefingConfirming all Contractors, staff etc.Bump in and OutEvent DayEvent Debrief and Archiving

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5.0 Project activity list and time schedule

Outlined below in Table 2: Project activity list, are the necessary activities required to plan and execute Parklands Pedal Power effectively. Further

information is provided as to the duration of each activity, start and finish date of each and predecessors to be completed before the next activity can

commence. Also, contained within the table are the resource requirements and management

Table 2: Project activity list and time schedule

Activity Predecessors Duration Start Date Finish Date

Responsibility Required Resources

1.Development of draft project concept (project theme, scope, requirements, budget)

10 days December 1st, 2014

December 14th, 2014

Rachel Meeting room (2 hours per day), large table, 4 chairs, whiteboard, 4 whiteboard markers, and tea/ coffee facilities. Human resources: Courtney, Louise, Rachel, and Jackson.

2. Finalize plans, develop project plan and print hard copy

1 5 days December 15th, 2014

December 19th, 2014

Rachel Meeting room (2 hours per day), large table, 4 chairs, whiteboard, 4 whiteboard markers, computer, printer, binding machine, tea/ coffee facilities. Human resources: Courtney, Louise, Rachel, and Jackson.

3. Develop Work Breakdown Structure

2 1 Day December 22nd, 2014

December 22nd, 2014

Rachel Meeting room (2 hours per day), large table, 4 chairs, whiteboard, 4 whiteboard markers, computer, printer, binding machine, tea/ coffee facilities. Human resources: Rachel

4. Create volunteer application to be sent throughout channels

3 1 Day December 23rd, 2014

December 23rd, 2014

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Courtney

5. Create job application for First Aid Officer to be sent throughout channels

3 1 Day December 23rd, 2014

December 23rd, 2014

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Courtney

6. Identify 3 possible venues 3 1 Day December December Jackson Meeting room, computer. Human resources:

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23rd, 2014 23rd, 2014 Jackson

7. Review selected locations with event theme

6 1 Day December 23rd, 2014

December 23rd, 2014

Jackson Meeting room, table, chair, and computer, Project Plan. Human resources: Jackson

8. Select and book venue 7 1 Day December 23rd, 2014

December 23rd, 2014

Jackson Meeting room, table, chair, and phone. Human resources: Jackson

9. Apply for event permit 6 1 Day (application)5 Days (approval)

January 2nd, 2015

January 8th, 2015

Louise Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Louise

10. Apply for tent/occupancy permit

6 1 Day (to apply)5 Days (for response)

December 24th, 2014

December 31st, 2014

Louise Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Louise

11. Contact local university to distribute applications (volunteer and First Aid Officer)

4, 5 1 Day December 23rd, 2014

December 23rd, 2014

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, and phone. Human resources: Courtney

12. Conduct site inspection to determine suitable event layout (determine if toilets are required, parking ect.)

6 1 Day January 2nd, 2015

January 2nd, 2015

Jackson Car (personal), notebook, pen. Human resources: Courtney, Louise, Rachel, Jackson

13. Design parking structure and layout

12 1 Day January 5th, 2015

January 5th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Rachel

14. Contact venue management and confirm parking layout

13 1 Day January 5th, 2015

January 5th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, and phone. Human resources: Rachel

15. Research possible local bicycle routes accessing the venue

12 1 Day January 5th, 2015

January 5th, 2015

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Courtney

16. Create an official map of 14,15 1 Day January January Louise Meeting room, table, chair, and computer.

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venue and parking (including allocations for event activities/services, gating plan and surrounding bicycle tracks)

6th, 2015 6th, 2015 Human resources: Louise

17. Print venue map (to be used for reference)

16 1 Day January 6th, 2015

January 6th, 2015

Louise Meeting room, table, chair, computer, and printer. Human resources: Louise

18. Construct online marketing channels (official website and Facebook account)

10 5 Days January 7th, 2015

January 13th, 2015

Jackson Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Jackson

19. Create a registration function for the event website

18 1 Day January 13th, 2015

January 13th, 2015

Jackson Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Jackson

20. Create online evaluation form

18 1 Day January 13th, 2015

January 13th, 2015

Jackson Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Jackson

21. Research possible food/blender bike vendors

17 1 Day January 14th, 2015

January 14th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Rachel

22. Contact possible vendors for quote

21 1 Day January 14th, 2015

January 14th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, and phone. Human resources: Rachel

23. Select most appropriate vendor and confirm event details

22 1 Day January 14th, 2015

January 14th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, and phone. Human resources: Rachel

24. Research possible chef’s (chef services)

17 1 Day January 15th, 2015

January 15th, 2015

Jackson Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Jackson

25. Contact possible chef’s/representation for quote

24 1 Day January 15th, 2015

January 15th, 2015

Jackson Meeting room, table, chair, and phone. Human resources: Jackson

26. Select most appropriate chef and confirm event

25 1 Day January 15th, 2015

January 15th, 2015

Jackson Meeting room, table, chair, and phone. Human resources: Jackson

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details27. Establish eco-craft activities to be performed

17 1 Day January 19th, 2015

January 19th, 2015

Louise Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Louise

28. Design eco-craft schedule (including staff needed and activities to be completed)

27 1 Day January 19th, 2015

January 19th, 2015

Louise Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Louise

29. Establish required event equipment needed (chairs, beanbags, tables, matting)

23, 26, 28 1 Day January 19th, 2015

January 19th, 2015

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Courtney

30. Research possible event equipment providers and receive quotes

29 1 Day January 19th, 2015

January 19th, 2015

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, computer, and phone. Human resources: Courtney

31. Review quotes and select most suitable provider (confirm details) and purchase beanbags (organize delivery times)

30 1 Day January 19th, 2015

January 19th, 2015

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, computer, phone, and 20 beanbags. Human resources: Courtney

32. Research possible movie options

29 1 Day January 20th, 2015

January 20th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Rachel

33. Compare options with event theme and select most suitable option

32 1 Day January 20th, 2015

January 20th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Rachel

34. Apply for public performance license and Australian performing rights association permit

29 1 Day (application)5 Days (approval)

January 20th, 2015

January 26th, 2015

Louise Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Louise

35. Research possible movie equipment hire (projector and screen) and receive

29 1 Day January 26th, 2015

January 26th, 2015

Jackson Meeting room, table, chair, computer, and phone. Human resources: Jackson

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quotes36. Compare movie equipment quotes, select and book

29 1 Day January 26th, 2015

January 26th, 2015

Jackson Meeting room, table, chair, computer, and phone. Human resources: Jackson

37. Design promotional theme

33 2 Days February 2nd, 2015

February 3rd, 2015

Courtney Meeting room (2 hours per day), table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Courtney

38. Create event flyers and email to Vistaprint for publication

37 2 Days February 4th, 2015

February 5th, 2015

Courtney Meeting room (2 hours per day), table, chair, computer, and 100 event flyers. Human resources: Courtney

39. Distribute flyers to local schools and gyms

38 3 Days February 9th, 2015

February 11th, 2015

Jackson Car (personal), 100 flyers. Human resources: Courtney, Louise, Rachel, Jackson

40. Review volunteer and first aid applications and contact successful applicants

11 1 Day February 12th, 2015

February 12th, 2015

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, computer, and phone. Human resources: Courtney

41. Organize meeting with event staff and volunteers to outline duties and print event details

40 1 Day February 12th, 2015

February 12th, 2015

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, computer, printer, binding machine. Human resources: Courtney

42. Conduct meeting 41 1 Day February 13th, 2015

February 13th, 2015

Meeting room, conference table, 15 chairs, 15 printed event plans, and tea/ coffee facilities. Human resources: Courtney, Louise, Rachel, Jackson, 10 volunteers, First Aid Officer

43. Research possible bike hire companies and receive quotes

42 1 Day February 16th, 2015

February 16th, 2015

Louise Meeting room, table, chair, computer, and phone. Human resources: Louise

44. Review quotes and select most suitable company

43 1 Day February 16th, 2015

February 16th, 2015

Louise Meeting room, table, chair, computer, and phone. Human resources: Louise

45. Book bikes and confirm event details for delivery

44 1 Day February 16th, 2015

February 16th, 2015

Louise Meeting room, table, chair, computer, and phone. Human resources: Louise

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46. Establish lighting plan (required lighting)

23, 26, 36, 45 1 Day February 16th, 2015

February 16th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Rachel

47. Research possible eco-friendly power options

46 1 Day February 16th, 2015

February 16th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Rachel

48. Choose power provider and book products

47 1 Day February 16th, 2015

February 16th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, computer, and phone. Human resources: Rachel

49. Purchase alternative lighting

48 1 Day February 17th, 2015

February 17th, 2015

Rachel Car (personal), 15 solar powered fairy lights (300 LED lights), 24 solar powered lanterns, 1 (24 pack) Beeswax tea light candles, and 18 mason jar candleholders. Human resources: Rachel

50. Create, print and laminate signs (based on venue map’s bicycle routes) to direct cyclists to event

17 1 Day February 17th, 2015

February 17th, 2015

Jackson Meeting room, table, chair, computer, printer, laminating machine. Human resources: Jackson

51. Review registered participants and email event details

19 1 Day February 18th, 2015

February 18th, 2015

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Courtney

52. Develop a Risk Management Matrix (including contingency plan)

8, 12, 23, 26, 28, 31, 36, 45, 48, 49

2 Days February 19th, 2015

February 19th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room (2 hours per day), table, chair, whiteboard, 1 whiteboard marker, computer, printer, binding machine, tea/ coffee facilities. Human resources: Rachel

53. Referring to the Risk Management Matrix, identify required security

52 1 Day February 19th, 2015

February 19th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Rachel

54. Research possible security providers

53 1 Day February 19th, 2015

February 19th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Rachel

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55. Select appropriate security provider, book and confirm event details

54 1 Day February 19th, 2015

February 19th, 2015

Rachel Meeting room, table, chair, computer, and phone. Human resources: Rachel

56. Purchase Eco Kraft Kits to be used and given to event participants, purchase iPad mini’s

28 1 Day February 20th, 2015

February 20th, 2015

Louise Car (personal), 100 Eco-Craft Kits, 5 iPad mini’s. Human resources: Louise

57. Contact activity/service providers to confirm bookings and event details such as appropriate arrival times, drop- off points etc.

8, 23, 26, 31, 36, 45, 48, 55

1 Day March 2nd, 2015

March 2nd, 2015

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, computer, and phone. Human resources: Courtney

58. Organize another meeting with event staff and de-brief before event.

57 1 Day March 26th, 2015

March 26th, 2015

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Courtney

59. Conduct Meeting 58 1 Day March 27th, 2015

March 27th, 2015

Courtney Meeting room, conference table, 15 chairs, 15 printed event plans, and tea/ coffee facilities. Human resources: Courtney, Louise, Rachel, Jackson, 10 volunteers, First Aid Officer

60. Stick up laminated signs, to direct cyclists

50 1 Day March 28th, 2015

March 28th, 2015

Jackson Car (personal), Laminated bicycle directory signs, Industrial stapler. Human resources: Louise, Jackson

Event Commences61. Assist in the set up of event (including activity/service providers, equipment providers)

60 1 Day March 28th, 2015

March 28th, 2015

Rachel Human resources: Courtney, Louise, Rachel, Jackson, 10 volunteers, First Aid Officer

62. Supervise event operations and assist when needed

61 1 Day March 28th, 2015

March 28th, 2015

Louise Human resources: Courtney, Louise, Rachel, Jackson, 10 volunteers, First Aid Officer

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63. Stand at gates with iPad’s and encourage participants to complete survey on departure

62 1 Day March 28th, 2015

March 28th, 2015

Jackson 5 iPad mini’s. Human resources: 1 Volunteer, Courtney, Louise, Jackson, Rachel

Event Concludes

64. Assist in the pack up of all event operations

63 1 Day March 28th, 2015

March 28th, 2015

Jackson Human resources: Courtney, Louise, Rachel, Jackson, 10 volunteers, First Aid Officer

65. Send all event stakeholders a thank you email

64 1 Day March 30th, 2015

March 30th, 2015

Courtney Meeting room, table, chair, and computer. Human resources: Courtney

65. Evaluate event performance

64 2 Days March 31st, 2015

April 1st, 2015

Rachel Meeting room (2 hours per day), large table, 4 chairs, whiteboard, 4 whiteboard markers, and tea/ coffee facilities. Human resources: Courtney, Louise, Rachel, and Jackson.

66. Archive documentation 1 Day April 1st, 2015

April 1st, 2015

Rachel Computer, secure hard drive, filing cabinet, event documentation, event evaluation. Human resources: Rachel

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6.0 Resource requirements and management:

The resource requirements and management personnel responsible for each activity are outlined above

in Table 2: Project activity list. Resources used and purchased for the festival will play an integral role

in the overall sustainability of the project (Allen et al., 2011). Due to the prosperous nature of the

Parklands Pedal Power event, Active Innovations have decided to purchase a large proportion of key

resources that make up this project. This enables customers to not only save money as they do not

have to purchase equipment outright but they also act in a sustainable manner as they are using

reusable resources.

7.0 Project budget and request for funding

In order for Active Innovations to implement Parklands Pedal Power, a total budget of $25,000 will be

requested to cover all expenses and to allow for a contingency.

The budget can be broken up into three different stages: planning, implementation and evaluation. The

planning stage will cost approximately $5,600. This consists of staffing expenses over the course of

four months as well as the venue cost and licensing and permits requirements. The implementation

phase of the budget will cost $13,650. Included in this is the power and lighting sources, food and

entertainment activities, equipment requirements such as tables and chairs, first aid personnel and

miscellaneous expenses such as bikes, safety matting and beanbags (see Table 3: Budget Breakdown

for a comprehensive breakdown). The evaluation expenses will total $1,500, which is the cost of five

iPad minis event attendees will use to evaluate the Parklands Pedal Power event. Alternatively, event

goers can also access the evaluation survey on their own mobile devices. As such total expenses equal

$20,740, leaving a contingency budget of $4,500 incase of unexpected happenings.

The event will require the food vendors to pay a site fee of $60 as the event allows them the

opportunity to gain profit from their stalls. As such, an additional $240 ($60 per food vendor) will

contribute towards expenses (see Table 3: Budget Breakdown under Revenue).

Active Innovations acknowledges that certain event elements are quite expensive, particularly in the

implementation phase, however majority of the equipment such as bikes, bicycle generators and

lighting are going to be purchased to reuse for future pedal powered events. The re-use of this

equipment showcases that Active Innovations considers sustainability not only for the present time but

for future events also.

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Table 3: Budget breakdown

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8.0 Sustainability Statement

According to WWF, Australia has one of the world’s largest ecological footprints per capita, with over

50% due to greenhouse gas emissions (2012). So in alignment with Earth Hour’s objectives, Parklands

Pedal Power aims to preserve the world’s biodiversity by reducing Australia’s carbon footprints. As

bicycles are the focal point of this event, we want to make a lasting impression on the many uses they

entail, so we will be using bicycles to power a movie and blend smoothies. With the use of bicycles on

the lawn area comes the possibility of damage so in order to prevent this we plan on placing tiled

playground matting underneath the stationary bikes.

In addition to this, Parklands Pedal Power lighting will use solar powered LED fairy lights and

lanterns that not only act as the lighting source but also as decorations (LED Lights, 2014). We have

chosen to use such lighting sources as they are better for the environment, using 50%-90% less energy,

emit no UV radiation and last up to 20 times longer than regular lights (Vavra, 2013). Furthermore, the

table centerpieces will consist of recyclable Mason jars, each containing a beeswax tea light candle. In

comparison to paraffin and palm oil candles, beeswax candles are more environmentally friendly as

they are made 100% out of beeswax and mostly burn down to carbon dioxide and water (Beeswax

Candle Craft, n.d.). As a result of this, the spectrum of light emitted in a burning beeswax candle is

similar to that of sunlight. This enables people to see clearer at nighttime and will emphasize the use

of renewable resources.

The eco-friendly craft activity further displays efforts of conserving the world’s natural environment.

The eco crafts kits supplied by Land of the Nod are contain 100% recycled materials which will help

children to develop a respect for the environment, and will allow the parents to recognise how easy it

is to be sustainable with children’s craft.

All of the food at the event also demonstrates sustainable living practices. The Nicole Joy cooking

demonstration and each of the food vendors use organic produce. This means that no synthetic

chemicals or genetically modified components are used in the preparation, cooking or cleaning of the

produce. This is more sustainable for the environment as the use of chemicals lead to a decline in soli

fertility and an increase in salinity and algae in waterways (State Government of Victoria, 2014).

Thus, the use of all organic produce and recyclable craft materials promote a healthier more

sustainable use of natural resources, conserving the world’s biodiversity.

9.0 Conclusion

In conclusion, Parklands Pedal Power is set to be an engaging event that will encourage event

attendees to think differently about the way in which they use bicycles as a form of transport and as a

power source. It will also encourage attendees to implement sustainable practices into their everyday

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lives after learning ways in which it can be done. Active Innovations Event Corporation trusts that this

event not only aligns with the objectives of Earth Hour and the World Wildlife Fund but also puts the

objectives into practice by showcasing unique ways to be sustainable and to live a greener life.

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