9.A. PRSR 03-10-1999 - Laserfiche WebLink

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The group brainstormed possible objectives (smaller specific steps that lead to the completion of the larger general goal) for goal 2 as follows: (later, a small work group prioritized the objectives into action step timelines reported below). In the next 6-12 months: invite more elected leaders to these (tonight's) types of meetings have government officials come and see what we are doing send flyers home to families with children in school about the school board meetings send information that may be of interest to them (elected officials)--keep them informed Ex: ECFE parents are going to rally day--a group of 40 or more--parents and children expressing their concerns about support from the gov't for our program. contact them--let them know we're here and what we need offer to help them meet their needs and goals through our programs invite their participation to our joining planning efforts have community volunteer appreciation event jointly sponsored by city and School Bd.--present annual reports at the same joint School Board/City Council meeting develop "spokespersons" team to frequent mtgs. and give reports convene a meeting with elected representatives and advisory boards/councils In the next 12-18 months: have an event to bring groups together around issues have members from one group present report at other groups meetings create opportunities to dialogue about issues (like 2001 events in past) communication of what is happening. Good, bad, etc. and how they are helping or hindering. Whether they are aware of it or not. bring all organizations using volunteers together to discuss common needs (more than • just our three organizations) small community forums (or just meeting people) in locations people are already at--- restaurants, coffee shops, Target, WIC, grocery stores---community leaders go to the people make it more aware that member's can take a class for free each session make people aware of available positions on the councils advertise in the paper for membership to committees--or ask the paper to write an article devote space in the book for what a member's responsibilities are & ask for members to volunteer list the commissions/boards where citizens can be involved. Goal 3: More collaboration/increase convenience and opportunities. The group brainstormed possible objectives (smaller specific steps that lead to the completion of the larger general goal) for goal 3 as follows: (later, a small work group prioritized the objectives into higher priorities (listed first) and lower priorities (listed last). Higher priorities: provide a meal provide free child care adult rec. activities at same time and place as children's rec. activities coordinate class times as a package. Mom take exercise class while child fly fishes w/dad. central location for ECFE, Comm. Ed. & Comm. Rec. • include the whole family--activities for all ages more weekend activities for families