HORIZONS Team Meeting Minutes
September 20, 2009
As recorded by Amanda Rich for Jessica Billings
In Attendance:
Amanda Rich
Paul Nesbitt
Margaret Leonard
Nan Konishi
The event/report-out was discussed. It was held August 28. There was a good turn out, approximately 120 people attended. There were 5 gift certificates awarded in random drawings. Amanda reported that 20 gift certificates were given to Sandy Neriem to distribute to school aged families who are in need, she would also speak with her husband who is the pastor at a local church to see if he knew of community members in need. 5 gift certificates were given to the postmaster to distribute as needed, others were distributed throughout the community. Currently there are 4 left in case any new requests come in.
It was discussed that there was a request made by the Head start advocate for assistance in finding transportation for a young mother in Malden who needs transportation to a grocery store 1X a month. It was agreed that Amanda would look at the community asset inventory information and make some calls to see if we would be able to help with this. Paul agreed to speak with members of the Mens Breakfast to see if any of them would be able to assist.
A canopy and cooler were purchased for the Horizon’s group.
We reviewed the Strategic Action Plan Worksheet, an upcoming date is: Oct. 15 2009, an outcome of beginning a “Hub” with specific goal of gaining understanding and support is to be met.
Amanda brought up “marrying” the Rosalia Performing Arts Center, combining as a 501c3 non-profit group. It was discussed that this could meet all of our goals under one board. Nan stated that she would like us to discuss this further; Paul, Amanda and Margaret agreed to meet on 9-21-2009 at Pinewood Cottage with Walt and Mary Rattenbury to discuss this further.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Poverty Action's Vote Campaign
Taking it to the Streets in 2009
Poverty Action's Vote Campaign is Back
This fall Poverty Action is hitting the streets to register newly eligible voters.
We hope you'll join us as we pound the pavement across the state. For more details or to get involved, check out the Poverty Action website or contact Poverty Action organizer Kate Baber.
Building Assets, Strengthening Communities
Join us November 5 and 6, 2009 at the Tacoma Convention Center for a conference with the Washington State Asset Building Coalition.
Register Today:
http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1105/index.html
It is important for individuals and families to have access to asset building and financial planning in order to move out of poverty. Poverty Action and the Asset Building Coalition have led the charge in asset building advocacy, passing and funding the Individual Development Account program in 2005 and the Working Families Rebate in 2008. We are excited to announce the Survive and Thrive: Building Assets, Strengthening Communities conference, the largest statewide gathering around asset building. This conference is dedicated to helping improve the financial lives of low and moderate income Washingtonians -- promoting financial education, home ownership, savings and smart borrowing.
Asset building strategies include:
* Increasing financial education, savings and individual development accounts
* Expanding home and small business ownership
* Increasing the availability of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and free tax prep
* Providing programs to assist in credit repair and avoiding high-cost loans
Why join this conference?
* Weigh in about how asset building could help improve your financial situation
* Plan ways to expand financial opportunities for people with lower incomes
* Meet fellow state and national leaders as we learn together about the growing field
of asset building
* Join the largest statewide gathering around asset development
Register Today:
The Survive and Thrive: Building Assets, Strengthening Communities conference on November 5th & 6th will inspire and educate you to start or expand an asset-building initiative in your community.
Early bird registration closes on September 25, so register today.
http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1105/index.html
Scholarships available:
To apply, please send a paragraph describing why you need a scholarship to pknox@washingtonabc.org
If this message was forwarded to you and you’d like to subscribe to the Network News, please click here.
Strengthen your voice in the state capitol. Making change depends on you. Poverty Action works to eliminate the root causes of poverty with real solutions. As the state's largest anti-poverty organization working to influence decisions in Olympia, we work to ensure everyone can have a better future. Become a member today and help us continue to achieve crucial victories.
Poverty Action's Vote Campaign is Back
This fall Poverty Action is hitting the streets to register newly eligible voters.
We hope you'll join us as we pound the pavement across the state. For more details or to get involved, check out the Poverty Action website or contact Poverty Action organizer Kate Baber.
Building Assets, Strengthening Communities
Join us November 5 and 6, 2009 at the Tacoma Convention Center for a conference with the Washington State Asset Building Coalition.
Register Today:
http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1105/index.html
It is important for individuals and families to have access to asset building and financial planning in order to move out of poverty. Poverty Action and the Asset Building Coalition have led the charge in asset building advocacy, passing and funding the Individual Development Account program in 2005 and the Working Families Rebate in 2008. We are excited to announce the Survive and Thrive: Building Assets, Strengthening Communities conference, the largest statewide gathering around asset building. This conference is dedicated to helping improve the financial lives of low and moderate income Washingtonians -- promoting financial education, home ownership, savings and smart borrowing.
Asset building strategies include:
* Increasing financial education, savings and individual development accounts
* Expanding home and small business ownership
* Increasing the availability of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and free tax prep
* Providing programs to assist in credit repair and avoiding high-cost loans
Why join this conference?
* Weigh in about how asset building could help improve your financial situation
* Plan ways to expand financial opportunities for people with lower incomes
* Meet fellow state and national leaders as we learn together about the growing field
of asset building
* Join the largest statewide gathering around asset development
Register Today:
The Survive and Thrive: Building Assets, Strengthening Communities conference on November 5th & 6th will inspire and educate you to start or expand an asset-building initiative in your community.
Early bird registration closes on September 25, so register today.
http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1105/index.html
Scholarships available:
To apply, please send a paragraph describing why you need a scholarship to pknox@washingtonabc.org
If this message was forwarded to you and you’d like to subscribe to the Network News, please click here.
Strengthen your voice in the state capitol. Making change depends on you. Poverty Action works to eliminate the root causes of poverty with real solutions. As the state's largest anti-poverty organization working to influence decisions in Olympia, we work to ensure everyone can have a better future. Become a member today and help us continue to achieve crucial victories.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Rosalia Lions Club Ice Cream Fundraiser
I would like to invite everyone to the Palouse Empire Fair this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please come by and see the Rosalia Lions Club Ice Cream Booth. This is our biggest fundraiser for the year. Please support your local Lions. Remember we give back to our community. If any one is available to help scoop ice cream, we would love your help. Just stop by the booth or call Rita at 523-3601 or 863-3658
Thanks
Thanks
Horizons Training Opportunities
To all of our various leaders!
Patrick Malone and Horizons are trying to give us an invaluable opportunity to get the latest trainings available for nonprofit entities and those who are working to make their communities a better place to live. Please look at these dates and consider how they might be helpful for your organization. If you or someone else connected with our community can take advantage of these opportunities please let Patrick know be tomorrow, or they will have to be canceled. It would be a shame to lose this great opportunity!
Horizons Communities Fall 2009 Training – Capacity Building Survey
Congratulations! You’ve now finished at least a ‘first cut’ of your Strategic Poverty Reduction Plan. You’ve identified numerous strategies and have high hopes for some great outcomes.
So……what do you need to learn, know or experience to succeed (as a team/community)!!
Krisan and I have already been working on some possible Fall training options and have been planning on lining us up some trainers. But, we need your thoughts, input and most importantly – INTEREST. So, please take a few very quick moments to tell us the relative value of these trainings for you, your Horizons Leadership Team and your community plan. PLEASE RESPOND BY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH if possible. All classes will be in Spokane and hopefully on the WSU Campus.
Thanks, Patrick Malone (Rockford, Rosalia and Tum Tum coach).
Topic: Date: Relative Interest/Importance (please check one)
High Moderate Low
Blogging, Web Design, FaceBook September 23
Photography, MySpace, Twitter 2:00 to 8:00pm
Nonprofit Incorporation September 30
(Articles, Bylaws, etc) 6:00 to 9:30pm
Nonprofit Management October 28
(Board Development/Volunteer 6:00 to 9:30pm
Management)
Nonprofit Management November 18th
(Fundraising) 6:00 to 9:30pm
This by no means limits other options, trainings or conferences. It’s just a start to hopefully meet some of your needs. Dates and times have been proposed due to facilities and trainers and can possibly change. Just indicate so when you mark your interest.
Your preferred training day is:__________________
Your preferred training timeframe is:_________________
Your Name:_________________________________ and Community:___________________________
Thank you very much for your input!
"In our every deliberations, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations."
(From the Great Law of The Iroquois Confederacy)
Patrick Copeland Malone (MS/PCED)
WSU Extension-Horizons Community Coach and Rural Microenterprise Pilot Team Member
(Reducing Poverty by Increasing Community & Individual Prosperity)
PO Box 1495, Spokane WA 99210 or pmalone.horizons@live.com or 509.279.5107 (cell) or 509.358.7549 (fax)
WSU Horizons website: www.horizons.wsu.edu Northwest Area Foundation website: wwwnwaf.org
Rockford Blog site: http://rockford-wa.blogspot.com Rosalia Blog site: http://rosalia-wa.blogspot.com
Tum Tum Blog site: http://tumtum-wa.blogspot.com
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on Facebook. Find out more.
Patrick Malone and Horizons are trying to give us an invaluable opportunity to get the latest trainings available for nonprofit entities and those who are working to make their communities a better place to live. Please look at these dates and consider how they might be helpful for your organization. If you or someone else connected with our community can take advantage of these opportunities please let Patrick know be tomorrow, or they will have to be canceled. It would be a shame to lose this great opportunity!
Horizons Communities Fall 2009 Training – Capacity Building Survey
Congratulations! You’ve now finished at least a ‘first cut’ of your Strategic Poverty Reduction Plan. You’ve identified numerous strategies and have high hopes for some great outcomes.
So……what do you need to learn, know or experience to succeed (as a team/community)!!
Krisan and I have already been working on some possible Fall training options and have been planning on lining us up some trainers. But, we need your thoughts, input and most importantly – INTEREST. So, please take a few very quick moments to tell us the relative value of these trainings for you, your Horizons Leadership Team and your community plan. PLEASE RESPOND BY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH if possible. All classes will be in Spokane and hopefully on the WSU Campus.
Thanks, Patrick Malone (Rockford, Rosalia and Tum Tum coach).
Topic: Date: Relative Interest/Importance (please check one)
High Moderate Low
Blogging, Web Design, FaceBook September 23
Photography, MySpace, Twitter 2:00 to 8:00pm
Nonprofit Incorporation September 30
(Articles, Bylaws, etc) 6:00 to 9:30pm
Nonprofit Management October 28
(Board Development/Volunteer 6:00 to 9:30pm
Management)
Nonprofit Management November 18th
(Fundraising) 6:00 to 9:30pm
This by no means limits other options, trainings or conferences. It’s just a start to hopefully meet some of your needs. Dates and times have been proposed due to facilities and trainers and can possibly change. Just indicate so when you mark your interest.
Your preferred training day is:__________________
Your preferred training timeframe is:_________________
Your Name:_________________________________ and Community:___________________________
Thank you very much for your input!
"In our every deliberations, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations."
(From the Great Law of The Iroquois Confederacy)
Patrick Copeland Malone (MS/PCED)
WSU Extension-Horizons Community Coach and Rural Microenterprise Pilot Team Member
(Reducing Poverty by Increasing Community & Individual Prosperity)
PO Box 1495, Spokane WA 99210 or pmalone.horizons@live.com or 509.279.5107 (cell) or 509.358.7549 (fax)
WSU Horizons website: www.horizons.wsu.edu Northwest Area Foundation website: wwwnwaf.org
Rockford Blog site: http://rockford-wa.blogspot.com Rosalia Blog site: http://rosalia-wa.blogspot.com
Tum Tum Blog site: http://tumtum-wa.blogspot.com
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on Facebook. Find out more.
Visioning - Strategic Plan
ROSALIA HORIZONS 2009-2012 VISIONING - STRATEGIC/ACTION PLANNING WORKSHEET: Group Members: Marcy Campbell, Nan Konishi Date: August 2009
Strategy/Project Area: Community Capacity Building Primary Goals: 1. Support and encourage new business creation
Community Strategy # 2: Formation of Business Cooperatives 2. Increase financial and business literacy
3. Increase interbusiness connectivity to promote sustainability
A. Desired Outcomes B. Major Objectives/Tasks C. Available Community Assets (existing) D. Desired Partners (new) E. Person/Group Responsible F. Budget
Outcome 1 (ST 2009-2010):
Help Pinecreek Village Help research for feasibility & business plan Community Organizations, Chamber of Commerce Lawyer Nan & Yosh Konishi $0/Time
Help recruit art, craft and culinary vendors Lions Club, Granny’s, School, City Accountant Volunteers $500/Travel
Create a commercial kitchen Artisans, Vendors County Health Department Chamber of Commerce
Promote community gardening, composting and Interested support Lions Club
value added products Existing private property and buildings
Outcome 2 (ST, 2009-2010):
Facilitate business workshops Recruit leader/teachers Existing facilities (Community Center) Teachers/Businesses Nan Konishi $?/Food
(especially for women, single- Promote OMWBE certification WSU Extension Small Business Administration Janet Schmidt $?/Trainers
parents and youth) Advertise for workshops WA State Office of OMWBE Judi Dunn-Grey, Whitman Co. $500/GiftCertificates
Arrange for site and childcare
Outcome 3 (IT, 2010-2011):
By 2010 – a minimum of 10 Business to business connectivity Pinecreek Village Northwest Cooperative Dev Assn Chamber Leaders $?/______
internal new businesses; Peer to peer communication Town leadership USDA Rural Development City Leaders
increased tourism; Youth Increase highway signage Chamber of Commerce WA State Dept of Commerce Youth Leaders
Business sustained network Incorporate youth in coops Lions Club Scenic Byways
School Student leaders
TOTAL STRATEGY COST: $1,000.00
Strategy/Project Area: Community Capacity Building Primary Goals: 1. Support and encourage new business creation
Community Strategy # 2: Formation of Business Cooperatives 2. Increase financial and business literacy
3. Increase interbusiness connectivity to promote sustainability
A. Desired Outcomes B. Major Objectives/Tasks C. Available Community Assets (existing) D. Desired Partners (new) E. Person/Group Responsible F. Budget
Outcome 1 (ST 2009-2010):
Help Pinecreek Village Help research for feasibility & business plan Community Organizations, Chamber of Commerce Lawyer Nan & Yosh Konishi $0/Time
Help recruit art, craft and culinary vendors Lions Club, Granny’s, School, City Accountant Volunteers $500/Travel
Create a commercial kitchen Artisans, Vendors County Health Department Chamber of Commerce
Promote community gardening, composting and Interested support Lions Club
value added products Existing private property and buildings
Outcome 2 (ST, 2009-2010):
Facilitate business workshops Recruit leader/teachers Existing facilities (Community Center) Teachers/Businesses Nan Konishi $?/Food
(especially for women, single- Promote OMWBE certification WSU Extension Small Business Administration Janet Schmidt $?/Trainers
parents and youth) Advertise for workshops WA State Office of OMWBE Judi Dunn-Grey, Whitman Co. $500/GiftCertificates
Arrange for site and childcare
Outcome 3 (IT, 2010-2011):
By 2010 – a minimum of 10 Business to business connectivity Pinecreek Village Northwest Cooperative Dev Assn Chamber Leaders $?/______
internal new businesses; Peer to peer communication Town leadership USDA Rural Development City Leaders
increased tourism; Youth Increase highway signage Chamber of Commerce WA State Dept of Commerce Youth Leaders
Business sustained network Incorporate youth in coops Lions Club Scenic Byways
School Student leaders
TOTAL STRATEGY COST: $1,000.00
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