2008 Mission
Statements
Goals Emphasis in 2008
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
Look for improvement
in attendance at events , higher participation in GivingPlus , benefits
of membership access, client referrals to reps, improve Care in Congregation
results for their fundraisers, Grant successes, Baptismal and confirmation
recognition. Action : provide support for congregational based gatherings/training
at least $100 per gathering from operating funds
THRIVENT BUILDS
Do a great job of
implementing ThriventBuilds in our Chapter. Action: Execute the cooperative
effort with Houston Habitat for Humanity to build 5 homes in 2008. Use
all effective communication we can to encourage participation in local
AND global builds
CARE PROGAMS
Meet expectation
for Care in Congregation fundraiser target(s) to exceed $2 raised per
$1 provided with a goal of $3 to $1 for service team activities and $5
$1 for large events. Meet or exceed Care in Community performance in 2006.
Participate in Care in Regions.
Action: work with
coordinators to raise the expectation. The Chapter will allocate a maximum
of $1600 per organization with the exception of our two largest local
Lutheran organizations, Good Samaritan Home and Krause Children's Center
for which the Chapter will allocate $1600 at a $3 to $1 ratio for Chapter
Congregational activities and $1600 at a $5 to $1 ratio for the annual
Golf Tournaments.
We will continue to
encourage new and cooperative projects.
YOUTH
Youth involvement
in planning and executing activities will be encouraged/improved . Action:
Use at least 10% of our Care in Community funds for Youth developed and
executed projects
COMMUNICATIONS
Improve our use of
Electronic communication and info available on line. Build local news
coverage. Action: Improve our Chapter Web Site. Use our available Chapter
mailers. Remain current with reports available in Chapter Leader Administration
RECOGNITION
Improve/Develop a
formal recognition program for coordinators, members and Chapter. Submit
Chapter of Excellence by 1/20 . Submit Volunteer of the Year nominations
Develop Recognition program for members/coordinators
OTHER AREAS of EMPHASIS:
ATTEND AND COMMUNICATE
INFORMATION ON PROCESSES: Communicated
through Training events, conference calls .
DISASTER RESPONSE:
Be responsive to accessing additional Disaster Response Funds with most
current processes/ capability.
ENCOURAGE USE OF
GRANT INITIATIVES: Charitable Gifting, Regional
Relations, Care in regions,
TRANSITION FOR
2008: We need to invite other potential leaders to learn /see our
processes.
Have Fun !!!
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