[Publib] 23 Things on a Shoestring--what to use for rewards/prizes?

[Tiffany Hayes]

Hi, folks,
 
Has anyone out there done the 23 Things program like the Charlotte/Mecklenburg, NC, public library?  We want to do that at our library, but the Charlotte staffers were motivated by rewards like MP3 players and a drawing for a laptop.  Our director is enthused by the idea, but we just don't have the budget to give out fancy prizes.  Anyone done this on a shoestring?  How did you motivate staff to participate?  We are considering a system of "badges" similar to Boy Scouting merits or the acheivements in some video games--basically, complete a set of tasks on a certain topic and get that badge, which would result in either a small prize or an entry into a drawing of some sort.
 
Any suggestions on what's worked for you?  Thanks for the collective wisdom!
 
Tiffany Hayes
Cumberland County Public Library
& Information Center
North Regional Branch
855 McArthur Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28311
910-822-1998 ext.231
thayes at cumberland.lib.nc.us
 
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