Erin,
 
I will be attending the Strategic Retreat.
 
Chris Bedford

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        From: erin jordahl IA [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
        Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 7:00 PM
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        Subject: Iowa Chapter Strategic Planning Session
	
	
	
        The Iowa Chapter will be meeting June 28th and 29th in Des
Moines, for a strategic planning session.  We'll start at 9 AM on
Saturday, June 28th, and finish at noon on Sunday, June 29th.  We would
love to have you participate, for all or part of the planning session.
Please contact Erin by Monday, June 23rd, if you're interested in
attending.
	
        We also ask that you fill out this short survey pasted below,
which will guide our planning session.  Please email your responses to
Erin by Monday, June 23rd.  
	
        Thanks for your help!
	
	
        Iowa Chapter Activist Survey
        In your response, you can just number your answers.  There's no
need to copy the entire survey and send it back to me.
	
        Approaching Conservation Work Strategically
        1. What are our best opportunities to achieve environmental
gains and make a real difference in Iowa in the next few years because
of political events, public awareness, or agency actions?
	
        2. What one or two environmental issues do you personally care
about the most?
	
        Working Together as Club Leaders
        3. How can the Chapter and Groups work better together to
enhance the overall effectiveness of the Sierra Club in Iowa?
	
        4. How can we increase communication and collaboration among
committees?
	
        Involving People in Club Activities
        5. How did you get involved in the Club?
	
        6. What kinds of volunteers do we need more of in the Club
(e.g., younger members, retired members, etc.)?
	
        7. What kinds of opportunities should we create more of for
active participation in the Club (e.g., work on political campaigns,
outings, letter writing, etc.)?
	
        8. What kinds of assistance/support do our volunteers need most?
	
        Reaching Out to Communicate the Ideas and Vision of the Club
        9. What should we be doing to increase public demand and citizen
action on our issues?
	
        10. What are our best opportunities to work with other
communities and organizations?
	
        11. Please craft a 6-12 word slogan for the Iowa Chapter.
        (e.g., Protecting Iowa's Environment- For Our Families, For Our
Future)
	
	
        Thank you so much for responding to these questions.  Your input
and suggestions are needed and greatly appreciated!
	
	
	
        Erin E. Jordahl
        Director, Iowa Chapter Sierra Club
        3839 Merle Hay Road, Suite 280
        Des Moines, IA 50310
        515-277-8868
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