Week 4: Interview Preparation and Research

I plan to create a 22.5-minute documentary about the Harley Langdale Jr. Foundation. The documentary will cover who Harley Langdale Jr. was, how he started the foundation, what the foundations mission is, and the past, present, and future of the Foundation. The overarching concept of the documentary is to portray information about the Foundation and show what it has done for the community and future projects.

Other possible Interviewees for documentary:
  • Options Now – Becky Deas
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Sarah Bostic (Southeast Georgia Representative)
  • Someone from the REACH program, Valdosta High School, and/or Boys and Girls Club
  • Someone with the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta
  • Someone with the Southside Library on Griffin Avenue
  • Someone with Valdosta High School’s Agricultural Program
Locations for the documentary include:

● Harley Langdale Jr. Foundation office building: 115 West Brookwood Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601

● SGMC: 2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602

● Options Now: 214 W Park Ave, Valdosta, GA 31602

● FCA Valdosta: 2110 Jerry Jones Dr. Valdosta, GA 31602

Other Possible Locations:

  • Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta: 215 W North Street Valdosta, Georgia 31601

229-242-0676 – Site Supervisor: Rebecca Lupinek rlupinek@bgcvaldosta.org

  • Valdosta High School: 4590 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602
  • Mc Mullen Southside Library = 527 Griffin Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • REACH Program in Georgia: 2082 E. Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30084

Interview Questions:

Donnie Warren

  1. Please say your name and spell it. Would you like Donnie or Donald Warren on your lower third? And your title (executive director)?
  2. Can you give me a brief history of Harley Langdale Jr.?
  3. How and when did this foundation begin?
  4. How did Harley Langdale Jr. get the idea to start this Foundation?
  5. Can you explain the mission behind the foundation?
  6. How have your core objectives/values changed from when you were first founded (charitable, educational, scientific, or religious purposes) to now (education, health, research, and service)?
  7. How does the Foundation supports a broad range of activities and programs and organizations?
  8. What are some of the organizations and schools that the foundation has worked with in the field of education?
  9. What are some of the organizations and schools that the foundation has worked with in the field of health?
  10. What are some of the organizations and schools that the foundation has worked with in the field of research?
  11. What are some of the organizations and schools that the foundation has worked with in the field of service?
  12. What does the Foundation look for in organizations in which you sponsor/give grants to?
  13. How do organizations go about requesting help from the Foundation?
  14. What are future goals for the foundation?

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