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
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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
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>> |