My Marshall

What is My Marshall? We are a grassroots effort working together to engage citizens and connect neighbors. We are a grassroots effort working together to engage citizens and connect neighbors. Building on the positive – the community we all want to live in. Building on the positive – the community we all want to live in. A collaborative effort, connecting people, projects and resources. A collaborative effort, connecting people, projects and resources. Creating a focus for a better future. Creating a focus for a better future. Building consensus on use of community resources. Building consensus on use of community resources.

Initiative This initiative is brought forth by the community of Marshall to strategically align our resources to make the town of Marshall the best place it can be. This initiative is brought forth by the community of Marshall to strategically align our resources to make the town of Marshall the best place it can be. If you have any questions about this project or would like to get involved in the leadership please contact us, we would love to have you! If you have any questions about this project or would like to get involved in the leadership please contact us, we would love to have you!

My Marshall: Building our future together We will: Create a focus for a better future. Create a focus for a better future. Build consensus on use of community resources. Build consensus on use of community resources. Build on the positive – the community we all want to live in. Build on the positive – the community we all want to live in. Strengthen our partnerships with surrounding communities. Strengthen our partnerships with surrounding communities. Remain a collaborative effort, connecting people, projects and resources. Remain a collaborative effort, connecting people, projects and resources. Three teams meet regularly to support our monthly large group stewardship meeting: Three teams meet regularly to support our monthly large group stewardship meeting: Buzz Team: getting the word out, sharing information, providing regular updates Buzz Team: getting the word out, sharing information, providing regular updates Asset Team: discerning Marshalls unique qualities which set us apart from any communities like ours Asset Team: discerning Marshalls unique qualities which set us apart from any communities like ours Engagement Team: listening, listening, listening to what the thoughts around Marshall truly are. They will conduct a survey and will continue to listen and communicate their findings. Engagement Team: listening, listening, listening to what the thoughts around Marshall truly are. They will conduct a survey and will continue to listen and communicate their findings. The stewards are to represent the movement as leaders and listeners. Our current task is to understand where Marshall community members see Marshall in the next 5-20 years. The stewards are to represent the movement as leaders and listeners. Our current task is to understand where Marshall community members see Marshall in the next 5-20 years.

My Marshall Survey Please help us in identifying Marshalls direction by filling out this brief survey which will be available through November 23, surve 3k5e3FQ4RT5t7g0 3k5e3FQ4RT5t7g0

Project Cost $36,500 $5,000 Blandin Foundation – received $5,000 Blandin Foundation – received Otto Bremer Foundation granted $27,500 Otto Bremer Foundation granted $27,500 Additional funding through local support (individuals, organizations and businesses): Additional funding through local support (individuals, organizations and businesses): $500 SMSU Foundation and $100 anonymous donor. $500 SMSU Foundation and $100 anonymous donor. Marshall EDA match up to $5,000 Marshall EDA match up to $5,000

Process Outline The Marshall community is completing a stewardship process, utilizing the members of the My Marshall team. There will be four key outcomes over the year: The Marshall community is completing a stewardship process, utilizing the members of the My Marshall team. There will be four key outcomes over the year: A leadership/stewardship team will be formed to help the community effectively address the opportunities and challenges it faces in the coming years; A leadership/stewardship team will be formed to help the community effectively address the opportunities and challenges it faces in the coming years; The community will collectively identify a desired future destiny or destinies which in turn will become specific projects; The community will collectively identify a desired future destiny or destinies which in turn will become specific projects; Strategies (destiny drivers) will be identified that will serve as a road map or community agenda for reaching our destiny; and Strategies (destiny drivers) will be identified that will serve as a road map or community agenda for reaching our destiny; and Alignment will be created behind the destiny drivers with key leaders and organizations, resulting in a clear plan of action. Alignment will be created behind the destiny drivers with key leaders and organizations, resulting in a clear plan of action.

Outcome Specific projects will be identified Teams will be formed to put action plans in place for each project Projects will be given time frame goals Projects will be measured against goals and time frames Projects will be completed Marshall is vibrant with growth and is visibly seen as a community with a future brighter than its past.

Participation Needed We are asking for volunteers that are interested in being part of our group. We are asking for volunteers that are interested in being part of our group. You have the ability to work directly on a specific project. You have the ability to work directly on a specific project. You can make a difference You can make a difference Stay tuned as we develop projects Stay tuned as we develop projects

Whos Involved Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce City of Marshall City of Marshall Private Businesses Private Businesses Public Businesses Public Businesses Education Education Non-Profit Non-Profit Individuals Individuals Churches Churches Others Others

Help Spread the Word My Marshall means a brighter future for generations to come! My Marshall means a brighter future for generations to come!