• What: Lake Erie West meeting
• When: Fri, June 6, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Where: Port Authority's conference room on the 7th floor of the Maritime Bldg. Map
• Why: Help resolve the issue that "we are lagging other regions in Ohio in branding our geography for success in a global environment."
• Etc.: The meeting will be co chaired by Tom Palmer and Dan Johnson who will be seeking input from all attendees.

Meeting Agenda

Why Are We Here? We Need a Global Identity that is Regional

• Outcomes for the meeting:
  • Major Outcome: Vision, Mission Goals & Strategies
  • Other Desirable Outcomes:
    • Website Updated and Plan for Maintenance
    • Media Exposure Plan
    • Governance Issues Settled
    • Identify Potential Resources: For What? How Much?
• Importance of Place Branding: Ed Burghard’s Power Point

What is the ‘Promise’ of Lake Erie West?

Discussion Topics and Action Plans:

What is it that differentiates LEW? What is it that LEW does (or should do) that no other organization does? What is it about LEW that “adds value?” Why do we need LEW?

• What is the LEW Vision?
• What is the LEW Mission?
• Goals?
• Strategies?

How is LEW going to accomplish its vision, mission and goals?

• Governance and Leadership (By-Laws)
  • Board and Advisory Board: Combine?
  • Fill Vacancies/New Members
  • Annual Meeting: Required

What tools will be needed initially to enable the Board and LEW leadership to accomplish its vision, mission and goals?

• Website: Updating and maintenance
• Sponsors: Links to Website?
• Supporters: Who?
• Resources, Funding and Budgeting:
• Action Plan? (What, When, Who, and How?)

Closing Thoughts from Attendees.

Adjourn