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<br />TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK <br />"Teach By Example" Program Surnmary <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />existing water conserving methods; reasons for wanting to participate in the program; and <br />willingness to put in their own time and effort. Participants were to be representative of <br />average Castle Rock customers. <br /> <br />Of over three thousand newsletters and applications sent out, thirty-one were <br />completed and returned. Five finalists were interviewed, and three were selected for <br />participation in the program. <br /> <br />The committee had a specific format for the interview, including formal questions, <br />and general discussion. Copies of the interview notes are included in each homeowner's <br />section. However, even though prospective participants were thoroughly briefed on the <br />goals and objectives of the "Teach By Example" Program, as well as with the general outline <br />of how the retrofit processes would be accomplished, in retrospect, more scrutiny could <br />have averted some unforeseen difficulties, related to the varying perspectives involved. <br /> <br />Selected applicants all expressed their desire to "participate" in the program and <br />expressed that they could and would assist in the retrofit schemes. To more fully ensure <br />that this would occur, a home specific retrofit budget, interior format, and a preliminary <br />exterior design should have been more explicitly defined to completely illustrate the level <br />of involvernent necessary to achieve an agreed upon goal. This may have clarified the <br />quantity of obligation necessary for program participation by the homeowners and gave <br />them a realistic view of what the program would be capable of accomplishing at each <br />address. This would have been more preliminary work, however the scope of the measures <br />to be performed would have been predetermined and agreed upon by all involved parties, <br />and may have curtailed future misunderstandings. <br /> <br />The general should be as specific as possible in the beginning to preclude any <br />misinterpretations at a later time. During the interview process, don't be afraid to ask the <br />tough questions. Find out the number of hours per week that each family member can and <br />will commit to the project. Identify specific goals and define the jobs prior to selecting the <br />participants. Tie them down as much as possible to let you know with whom you are <br />dealing. <br /> <br />The committee reviewed homeowner information and determined which <br />conservation methods would be applicable at each location. The committee tried to equally <br />budget funds, and then determine the extent of work that could be accomplished within that <br />fiscal range. Each home had relatively new dishwashers, however toilet and clothes washer <br />replacement were viable options. All home.s were scheduled for faucet aerator installation <br />and shower head replacement where applicable. One of the sponsors, Ray Roman of a <br />local plumbing company, Rock Plumbing installed all interior retrofit devices for a <br />discounted fee. <br /> <br />, <br />\ .. <br />,.~_r <br />