McKean County Recreation League Alan Trotter, Michele Skaggs, Dianna Shaw, and Katie Shonts Saar
SCOPE Need for organized information on accessible activities in the area. Team memberships Recreational Entertainment: Sporting events Exercise (health) Sports
Vision “To develop opportunities to grow and expand avenues of recreation throughout McKean County.”
Mission Bring a group of interested parties together to form an organized league (board) that could INFORM, COMMUNICATE, and ENCOURAGE recreational opportunities for McKean County.
BENEFITS Identifying what is currently available. Pools Activity Center Types of resources (equipment and venues) Networking and Marketing Groups Recruitment to the area. Activities for youth Facilities Occupations
ADVANCING AGENDA Assist current venue owners in identifying upgrades for accommodating events Identify resources (contractors and volunteers) Organize equipment swaps Advertise (uniforms, equipment, spirit wear) Coaching certifications Event fairs
GENERATING OPPORTUNITIES Organizing sponsored tournaments Develop new areas for growth Researching and assisting in the application(s) for state and local grants Connecting with recruiting groups College Employers
CHALLENGES Identifying contacts Volunteers Time Communication Operations Potential overhead Legal obligations