Strategic Planning

The gallery  studio area was buzzing Last evening with the annual task of strategic planning.    The big questions are  - how can we involve more members in our activities?      What programs are most important?       How can we increase our funding?  

 Yes, unfortunately, budget does matter.   A good part of the meeting dealt with budget review and forecasts.  Definitely not my favorite topic, but it's a part of life, personally and as a group.     

There was also a lot of discussion on programs.    And events, and how to make them work within out budget.    

Our new VP Doug Drendell has interesting ideas for fund raising on several levels.     I think we'll  be hearing more from him as he tackles this very important task.     If you have ideas, please bring them to Doug's attention (dougsd@sbcglobal.net) or to our president, JC Strote (jcglassart3@gmail.com).     You can phone them or use email, or come to a meeting.  There are all kinds of ways to input your opinions.   In fact, if you have ideas for programs, classes, outreach, membership services, etc.   please speak up.    There are no mind readers on the board.

 It looks like there are some  good changes and fun times coming ahead, like the monthly demos being a part of our monthly meetings.     I'll write about our last one in a separate post.   Pam Bechill has some really interesting demos planned and I'm sure your will enjoy them, with a little time for socializing and meeting other members at the same time.     This is one way  we get to know you, and how you get to know the rest of us.      

Another way to get to be a part of this organization is to volunteer for something that brings you into contact with the others.   Working together is great fun, I recommend it wholeheartedly.