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Organization Committee - Chair: Barb Wadkins
2010 HDCA Organization Committee Work Plan:
Goal: Help build a solid foundation for the program by assisting with attracting the people and financial resources to support the revitalization effort.
Objectives:
1. Develop communication tools to reach the greater Chelan area.
Activities:
· Coordinate annual meeting.
· Assist staff in redesigning a printed and/or e-newsletter that includes committee updates, educational information, volunteer recognition, etc. Determine frequency of publication.
· Update as needed the PowerPoint presentation for civic organizations.
· Maintain www.historicchelan.org with complete and timely information and provide links to other websites
· Design new HDCA Informational Brochure & Membership Application (Last one published for 2007-08).
2. Increase the volunteer base and encourage more participation and involvement.
Activities:
- Maintain volunteer tracking spreadsheet
- Develop and implement a volunteer recognition plan (including recognition at annual meeting and in newsletter).
- Provide training for members and volunteers. Encourage attendance at Downtown Revitalization Institute and other state, local, and national conferences or workshops.
3. Assist with building partnerships.
Activities:
- Maintain a list of key community organizations and include information on area of interests, current activities, and activities already partnering with HDCA.
- Work with high school district on ways to involve elementary, middle & high school staff & students in downtown events or projects. Work with students who need to fulfill their community service requirement.
4. Assist with fundraising plans for the organization.
Activities:
- Coordinate planning for annual membership campaign
- Assist Manager with Main Street Tax (B&O) Credit Contributions and Funding Agreement with the City.
- Oversee special event fundraisers (e.g. Street Fair, Red Hat, etc.).
- Coordinate possible Christmas Fundraiser (e.g., ornaments, cards, holographic glass etc.)
5. Ensure good internal operations.
Activities:
- Review policies and procedures manual.
- Develop phone tree/email procedure for security related communications
- Develop Resource Team to address business operations & practices
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