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