On December 9, when the document was circulated for a “last look” prior to voting, I mentioned that if we follow past Board practice we will only publish the first 8 pages. The current (2006) plan was 15 pages of which we published the first ten. Dave K1ZZ From: Greg Sarratt [mailto:w4ozk@arrl.org] Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 9:44 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:18369] Re: Mail vote on strategic plan Will the final ARRL Strategic Plan content be pulled out of the planning document, most of the explanations removed for the final public version? The current plan is ten pages and this document is twenty pages. There are two areas that are in conflict with each other. Page 2 Strategic focus: The temptation to do everything can often lead a not-for-profit organization to try to be all things to all people. Planning strategically is the counter to the all-things syndrome. Page 6: Identity of Excellence Value can be defined as the members’ definition of what quality programs and service delivery methods they want and need — what do they see as the proper product Value Proposition, The promise that the ARRL makes to its members concerning the future programs and services that the League will offer and the nature of the delivery experience based on what members say they need and want. Should “they want and need”, “what do they see”, and “what members say they need and want” be reworded to better follow the Strategic focus to counter to the all-things syndrome? Members will point to this statement when their every idea is not brought to the board meeting or implemented in the ARRL process. This could create more disgruntled members. The ARRL 100th year anniversary should be mentioned/ highlighted in the Strategic 3 to 5 Year Goals section. I.E. Planning a celebration, increased public awareness, extensive media coverage, massive membership drive, special operating event, it's a big deal, etc… 73, Greg Sarratt, W4OZK ________________________________ From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 2:45 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:18366] Mail vote on strategic plan All Directors: On December 9 I circulated to ODV the strategic plan document as recommended by the Executive Committee, with the request that it be reviewed prior to being submitted for your formal approval. As a result of your review, one change has been made on page 5: the 5th core value has been changed from “Lifetime learning” to “Lifelong learning.” Otherwise the attached document is identical to the one you saw earlier. The Executive Committee presents the following resolution for your consideration and vote: “Resolved, that the ARRL Strategic Plan is revised as submitted to the Board of Directors by the Executive Committee on December 28, 2009.” Directors, please respond with your vote at your earliest convenience. 73, David Sumner, K1ZZ Secretary <<20091221 ARRL SLRP Report.pdf>>