Whitewater Ontario Strategic Planinng

A group of about 23 Whitewater Ontario members met on Saturday in Peterborough for Forward Strokes, Part II of our Strategic Planning sessions.

It was a full day with much discussion about our organization. We worked through a number of activities which resulted in the completion of the vision statement below. I am in the process of working with a small team of three participants to consolidate the beliefs/value statements - they will come along in the next week or so.

We also spent time working in small groups on specific topics. Participants had the choice of four groups with three actually being formed: Membership, Program, and Communication. Each of those groups nominated a contact who will work with on the next steps. More on that later.

There is a need to meet at least once more before the paddling season goes full swing. The purpose of that meeting will be to complete, coordinate, and prioritize the action plans which will be in various stages of completion. Again more later.

Thanks to those of you who were able to attend.

Jim




Mission Statement


Whitewater Ontario is a volunteer-driven organization uniting, supporting, and sustaining the inclusive development of the whitewater paddling community and resources (Draft 03/12/07).


Vision Statement


Whitewater Ontario will be a powerful and influential voice that promotes excellence through its’ membership, programs, and events, enabling lifelong participation in paddling at all recreational and competitive levels (Draft 26/01/08).