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Home My WebLink About1979-06-11 282 AG ORDERIntroduced by Councilor , Soucy 282 AS June 11, 1979 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) MOM,- pnxsyilis Hemiasx c9 uae ssil¢ylalk Downtownpangor, , ._.._ By IAe City Cama ditAa City OfBaayor: ORDERED, THAT the regusst from William Megum to use the sidewalk on Main Street in front of Allan -Lewis and tnapp's Music Store to cosNuct a Shoe Snine Business. 282 AG In city council June 11,1979 O R D E R Passed Title, a* Approving Request to use Sidewalk .......... G t9 lank Downtown Bangor ...................................... In d and 'led by ...... ./'. ... unci..... ._ . wciiman WILLIAM M. MANGUM, III Program Planner Social Services/Business May 3, 4979 Bangor City Council City Hall Harlow Street Bangor, Me. 04401 axbbz Dear Gentlemen: My name is William Mangum, I am orginally from Philadelphla, I am 30 years old and a Vietnam Veteran 1969-70. I have been living in the state of Maine for 5 years. I am a self employed Program Planner working with. Social Services/Business in the state of Maine. I am the President of Bangor Shoe Shine Business. Assets I have to offer: 1. Patience 2. Good listener 3. Communication skills 4. Understanding 5. Self Motivated 6. _Confident 7. 'Good judgement 8. Ambitious Active Community Involvement: 1. Board member Atrium House - 3 Years active 2. Director of Childrens' Program YWCA 3. Seminar Counsultant of U. of Maine's Balance Growth 4. Old Town Junior 6 Senior High School Counselor 5. Director Children's Affair Show Ring Brewer 6. Scissor Wizard - Public Relations 7. YWCA Girls Basketball Director Past Community Involvement: 1. Social Planner (United Way) 2. Penquis C.A.P. (Youth Coordinator) 3. YWCA Associate Director 4. Children's Program Director S.A.C. U. of Maine Orono 5, YWCA Intervention Program.,, References: 1. Mr. Jordan KOBrttz - Attorney Kobritz & Hamilton 2. Ms. Nancy Savage - YWCA Camp Coordinator 77 Mrs. Roger Dyer - YWCA Executive Director 4. Mr. John Brown - U. Of Maine Orono Balance &Growth 5. Mrs. Tiffany Curtis - Scissor Wizard 6. Mr. Brice Grindle - Principal Old Tom Jr. High 7. Mr. Mohammad Klalek - Iron Kettle 8. Mr. David Meana - Means Investment CO. 9. Mr. Lester Knapp - Knapp Music 10. Mr.'Gureay Clancy - Kirchatein Realty Co. 11. Mr. Julius Gass - GPM Life Insurance Sincerely, William M. Manguq�x Program Planner wmR/Pl William M. Mangum III President BANGOR SHOE SHINE BUSINESS INTRODUCTION The Bangor Shoe Shine Business that is being submitted is a general outline that introduces goals, objectives, Personnel, Business Market, Needs for the Business, Results and Benefits, Hours of Operation, Services Provided, Cost of - Services, and Long Range Possibilities. The Bangor Shoe Shine Business can create jobs. for Part -Time Senior Citizens or young people who would like the opportunity to increase their income by working for commission. The employee will also have the opportunity to meet people from the General Public in downtown Bangor, as well as meeting people who travel to Bangor on vacation and for business. The Bangor Shoe Shine Business would require a maximum of time investment while providing a valuable service and need in the community. The BangorShoeShine Business will advertise by word of mouth and hand out fliers. GOALS The goals are to implement a Bangor Shoe Shine Business: A. To provide full service Shoe Shine business where a person can relax while waiting to have his Shoes Shined. B. To Provide three -Directors chairs. C. To provide the proper insurance to cover any unfortunate accident while providing the service. D. To provide reading material such as the Wall Street Journal, Bangor Daily News, Barron, Newsweek, Time, Etc. OBJECTIVES The Bangor Shoe Shine Business will A. Hent space approximately five (5) feet by (5) in a Bank (Merchants, Northern National, Northeast, and Merrill) at the Airport or other suitable locations. B. Hire three employees who would like to work on commission for a total of fifteen (15) hours per week each. COST OF SERVICE 752 for a pair of shoes 856 for a pair of boots LONG RANGE FEASIBILITY Because of the "growth" that the Airport has shown over - the Vast five years, people who travel on Business and Tourists are now using the Airports. This "market" is untouched by any business .such as the Shoe Shine Business. HOURS OF BUSINESS OPERATION The Bangor Shoe Shine Business will operate Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 - 3:00 and 9:00 - 5:00 on Friday and all hours will try to coincide with Airport coming and leaving. PERSONNEL - The Bangor Shoe Shine Business in Bangor would like to staff the Business with Senior Citizens because they are - Generally, Dependable, Responsible, and may desire to continue to be productive members of the community after retirement. TRANSIT MARKETS Airport Business men, women traveling Tourist traveling RESULTS AND BENEFITS The Bangor Shoe Shine Business will provide part-time position for Senior Citizens who can benefit from the Business by way of extra income, being out and about communicating with the general public. The business person who uses the service will no doubt add to his or her appearance, because a clean pair of shoes will add to anyones professional outlook and will be noticed by others.