Project Name: Strategic Planning 2024
Project summary and highlights:
Directors gathered at the Saxonia Hall for a full day session to take a step back and ponder the federation’s future. Led by facilitator Andrew Fuller, the group celebrated our past successes, brainstormed opportunities, and potential issues/concerns for the future, and then worked together to develop four key areas of focus for the Elgin federation for the next 3-5 years. With an excellent mix of tenured and new board directors, the conversations were inspiring and fruitful. The final deliverable for the day provided the EFA with a roadmap to help focus efforts to best utilize the resources available.
Describe lasting and relevant impact to the OFA membership
Through the discussions that day, the board members realized that the directors do not need to be the only ones doing all the work. Directors can be leaders for a committee, but then engage EFA members at large to help with execution. This will provide OFA members with a closer glimpse of the work the EFA does, and hopefully inspire more members to become involved in delivering events and programs and perhaps even join the board.