CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEETING
Thursday, July 11, 2002
7:30 A.M.
Cascade Township Offices Conference Room
Members Present: Julien, Roeder, Robinson, Vredevoogd
Absent: Carpenter, Lewis, Cravens
A presentation on developing a mission statement was given by Susan
Roeder.
The 5 "I's" of developing a mission statement are: identification,
information, interest, involvement, and investment.
Goals should reflect major components of mission achievement.
Objectives are the specific steps by which each goal
is achieved.
Susan opened the meeting by suggesting everyone brainstorm and
write down thoughts about the mission statement.
The final result of the brainstorming session was a proposed
statement. It was agreed that short and to the point
will be best.
The mission of the Cascade Community Foundation is to enhance the
quality of life
in Cascade by building a permanent endowment fund.
A preliminary discussion on goals and strategies followed. The
following lists were identified.
Goals Strategies
Provide funding Identify donors
Identify community needs Special projects
Raise money Management of fund
Bring the community together Focus groups/survey/newsletter
An opportunity for community residents Personal contact/ambassadors
to leave a legacy
Promote philantrophy
Continuous growth of the fund
Educate and cultivate the community
The August meetings are scheduled for the 8th and the 22nd. The
September meeting schedule will be
discussed at the August 8th meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanie Neve
Deputy Clerk
