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Task
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Performance Measures
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Goal 1
Recruit an effective diversified Board of Directors
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1) Form a Selection
Committee of 2 or 3 board members to interview recommended people for consideration
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Recruit up to 12 board members for new fiscal year. Focus on businesses, service clubs, Chamber members and/or influential, resourceful members of the community. Elect new members at the AGM on
November 30, 2006.
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2) Update existing VCAC brochure to be exclusively Arts Council/Group Members recruitment |
Begin Fall 2006
Focus on support and education on the benefits of being Arts Council board member and/or group member.
Complete by Winter 2006
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3) Update Policy and Procedure booklet for board members to include roles,
responsibilities, time commitment, by-laws, society act, liability, conduct – total package a members needs to know once recruited
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This booklet is the full understanding of responsibilities to the Arts Council. It is clear, concise, direct and logical.
Appoint 2 members to draft and execute this project by November 2006. Update continually as needed. |
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4) Evaluate board’s contribution to goals and determine effectiveness |
Benchmark with other boards to review their evaluation forms. Incorporate best practice format based on their recommendations and results.
To be completed in October 2006 for year end analysis.
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Goal 2
Raise the profile of the Arts Council initiatives
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1) Present a quarterly report to City Council on the achievements made by VCAC, members, community
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Delegate two board members to present facts and figures on accomplishments and areas that need improvement and passed by city council. Emphasize the importance of arts and culture to our community and solicit their support on every step needed to grow. October 2006
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2) Sponsor workshops for members on Funding, Executive Recruitment, Web Design, and/or other topics of interest |
Team of two to research guest facilitators to offer effect afford/Summer ~ Fall/Winter
Encourage input and feedback from members.
Research Winter 2006
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3) Recruit and develop 13 to 19 year olds to the YACON (Youth Arts Council of Okanagan North) |
Send representatives to high schools, sports/rec centres, advertise and spread the word.
Begin immediately and ongoing
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4) Research art related events to participate in that gives North Okanagan “arts” exposure
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Consider Art Walk/Art in the Park potential for all artists in our membership to exhibit and sell their work under the Arts Council umbrella.
Investigate and negotiate Fall/Winter 2006-7
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Goal 3
Continually build the Arts Centre to accommodate the community’s growth and interests
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1) Recruit an Arts Centre Committee to oversee the operations of the Centre
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ACC of 3 to 5 volunteers to assist the ED in maintaining the facility - conduct research and resources needed for a smooth operation.
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2) Continue construction of the exterior and interior existing Arts Centre building |
Present proposal to NORD for city approval to enhance the Arts Centre for on going improvements by September 2006. |
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3) Develop safe access around the building |
Improve lighting, parking, signage and walkways to and from the Arts Centre.
Ongoing once NORD approves #2 Task
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Goal 4
Provide arts and
education programs
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1) Create an Artist in Residence Program
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Write for grants to support detailing expectations and results by November 2006.
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2) Improve Public Relations in the community |
Designate a board member as copy writer/photographer to assist ED & Council. Photo/press releases & editorials to all valley and provincial media & other arts related centres on a monthly bases or as news happens ~ ongoing. |
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3) Create a questionnaire for feedback on programs, needs and wishes for the Arts Centre |
Distribute to all art/group members and publish on the Centres web site.
Fall/Winter 2007
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Goal 5
Solicit Partners to invest in the Arts Council Goals
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1) Create a presentation package with testimonials that explains the financial levels of partnerships
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Work one year in advance to secure budget funds for support in 2007 for long term 3 – 5 – 10 year commitment.
Approach financial, real estate and other business professionals.
Begin in September 2006
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2) Recognize partners and encourage participation in special events, programs, volunteering |
Create a visual means of showcasing financial contributors to the Arts Council.
On going after agreed commitment
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