Aspirations 2022 Strategic Planning Process focus group meetings

Why am I here tonight to talk to you? Outside consultant for NWSRA Not connected to the agency Retired 32 year veteran of the parks and recreation field Former Board member of a special recreation association

Why is NWSRA going through a strategic planning process? To look at the past and evaluate where they have been To assess where they are To plan for the future Doing it to improve services to the residents of their member districts

Strategic Planning Process Step 1: SWOT Analysis and Survey Step 2: Development of Mission, Vision, Core Values and Pillars Step 3: Regional Focus Groups and Development of Focuses Step 4: Staff Planning Retreat and Development of Long Range Goals Step 5: Development of Short Term Goals Pre-Planning: Culture Check-In

What strategic planning cannot do… Cannot change federal and state mandates and laws (many un-funded) Minimum wage Insurance and Retirement benefit requirements Cannot increase budgets, tax levies or change the cost of providing the services Special Recreation levy Cost of doing business is increasing (insurance, wages, cost of facilities and equipment)

Mission Statement We exist to provide outstanding opportunities through recreation for children and adults with disabilities

Vision statement To be leading force, creating greater options that enrich the life experiences of the participants, families and communities we serve

Core values Teamwork: Support each other and work together Respect: Be open, honest and kind Enthusiasm: Exceed expectations Collaboration: Combine resources to achieve common goals Communication: List, share and adapt

Ground rules for the discussion Remember the things we can’t change through this process Be precise, and please keep comments to two minutes so everyone has a chance to talk Be respectful of others giving comments No specific names of staff, board members or participants should be used Please don’t repeat if your idea has already been presented Reserve the right to move to next segment of the discussion in the interest of time for the good of the process

#1 Financial Management

Operational Excellence #2 Operational Excellence

#3 Promoting Leadership

#4 Outstanding Service

What’s next? Four focus groups will be completed by July 7 A report will be presented to the Board of Directors recommending 3-5 standards under each pillar Utilizing the information gathered from throughout the process, detailed goals will be developed for completion by 2022.

Deadline for submittals is July 7, 2016 Do you have more to say? Would you like to elaborate on a point or provide additional information? Put your comments in writing and send them to me at hincapiefamily@comcast.net Deadline for submittals is July 7, 2016

Thank You!