ECA Strategic Planning Session

The following is a Draft Document, and subject to revision and approval by ECA Board of Directors.

(September 23, 2000)

MISSION STATEMENT

Within Edgemont, through the efforts of a spirited and cohesive volunteer organization and support staff, we will:

KEY DIRECTIONS

ORGANIZATION OF THE ECA


NEEDS: continuity, succession planning, renewal, broader base of volunteers.


ECA GOALS: To improve the effectiveness of the ECA by bringing definition to the roles and responsibilities in all activities.



CRIME PREVENTION


NEEDS: perception of safety, traffic concerns (speeding, short cuts, pedestrian crossing at schools, weather uniqueness, school drop-offs), awareness to all, responsiveness, establish a sense of ownership of assets of the community, promote Block Watch.


ECA GOALS: To promote an awareness of crime and safety matters to all residents and to establish a sense of ownership of the many assets of the community.



SENIORS


NEEDS: social meeting place, self-esteem, transportation, advertising events


ECA GOALS: To provide facilitation for the formation of an autonomous, self-sustaining seniors’ club, that will encourage their participation in the community.



YOUTH


NEEDS: safe spot for social activities, personal development, changing events, citizenship, mentoring.


ECA GOALS: see “Senior goals”. Add: To provide facilitation and mentoring for the youth of Edgemont.



YOUTH & FAMILY


NEEDS: resource (information) centre, awareness of the ECA, family networking, socializing, affordable programming.


ECA GOALS: To provide affordable child development programs and information for family support resources.



MULTI-CULTURALISM & DIVERSITY


NEEDS: language barrier, want to participate, venue for celebrations, liaison with ethnic communities, 35% of community is visible minority.


ECA GOALS: To provide communication and a liaison that will encourage mulitcultural participation in the community.



COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS


NEEDS: business, churches, schools, City, adjacent communities, police & fire, EMS, influential citizens, sports, politics.


ECA GOALS: To establish a mutually beneficial relationship with key community groups that will enable their positive participation as citizens in the community.