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FWIO Strategic Plan MISSION STATENIENT: An organization for personal development and community action. Values: I Women make a key contribution to strengthening families, homes and communities, I The strength of the organization is in its grassroots members. I The well»being of the community is rooted in local leadership. Background: Future planning for the Women’s Insti» tutes ofOntario was under discussion at the provincial level throughout the early 1980s, culminating in widespread changes to the Constitution. and the publication of a revised Constitution and Handbook in 1987, on the 90th anniversary of the or- ganization. 1987 - Development of a Strategic Plan began in November, 1987. when the FWIO Executive, with Lera Ryan, Rural Organi- zations & Services Specialist as Facilita tor. examined the Strategic Planning Model and looked at long and shortâ€"tenn goals. 1988 - A questionnaire was designed to gather information from the membership through local Branches. 1989 â€" The Executive re-worded the Misâ€" sion statement, conducted a Strategic Analysis, and identified threats and opporâ€" tunities, as well as strengths and weakâ€" nesses of the organization. 1990 - The Strategic Analysis was disâ€" cussed with the Provincial Board. 1991 â€" The Provincial President presented the Strategic Plan to the membership at Area Conventions. 1992 - Implementation began under the following plan: 6 Home&Country. Winter'93 Strategic Direction No. 1- Communications Strategic Actions: I Launch Home & Country as a Women’s Institute publication to the membership in September, I992. I Produce and distribute videos to Branches early in 1993 to update the members on the structure. scope and vision of their organization. I President to attend each of the 14 Area Conventions. A I Distribute the Tweedsmuir History Manual to all Tweedsmuir Curators. I Produce and distribute a Resolutions Manual for all Resolutions Convenors, - Distribute the revised Handbook to be printed for all members, I Circulate the President’s written com- munications to all Branches. I Board Directors to make annual pres- entations at District Board Meetings. I Board Directors to make annual presâ€" entations at Subâ€"division Meetings and Area Conventions. I Board Directors to establish a working relationship with their local media, and deliver the Public Relations Offi- cer's press release to their local media after Board Meetings. Strategic Direction No. 2 - Increase Community Awareness of the WI Strategic Actions: I Place Home & Country publication in public libraries. professional offices and government offices. I Circulate press releases on current actions to newspapers, radio and tele- vision; the release to be supplied by the PRO at each Board meeting. I Present a yearly review in booklet form to government representatives. I Offer life skills development courses open to all people in the community. I Make Tweedsmuir Histories avail- able to researchers. I Encourage and involve community participation to influence change to resolve community needs. I Provide information and promotional materials for public events. I Provide funding through scholarships to young adults in the community. I Organize new Branches designed to meet local needs. I Attract new members to existing Branches, through addressing the concerns of the changing family and community, I Encourage present members to use their leadership skills to promote perâ€" sonal growth and community action. I Provide an honours system for mem- bers. Strategic Direction No. 3 - Plan and Deliver Provincial Leadership Development Workshops 1989 - “Visions for Volunteers” 1990 â€" “Forms. Facts and Figures" for Secretary-Treasurers 1991 â€" “May 1 Present" for Program Coâ€" ordinators and Public Relations Officers 1993 â€" “Call to Order” for Presidents and Vice Presidents 1995 â€" Workshops for Our Newest Memâ€" bers . .) continued on page 7 a