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Upcoming Workshop for Mission and Vision Planning
The Essex County Historical Society, Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc. and the Champlain Valley Heritage Network are working on an Institute of Museum and Library Studies (IMLS) Heritage Centers Sustainability Program for the staff and volunteers of Heritage Centers located within the Lakes to Locks Passage corridor. The project utilizes workshops, roundtables, and mentoring from other museum professionals to build sustainability and capacity for the operation of Heritage Centers through a three-pronged effort (see attached schedule):
1. Operations and management.
2. Interpretive infrastructure through programs, exhibits, and education.
3. Development of a strong base of volunteers to serve as Lakes to Locks Passage Ambassadors.
From Chaos to Clarity: The Importance of Vision, Mission and Planning for Organizational Growth
Workshop by Anne W. Ackerson, Director of the Museum Association of New York
Date: Friday October 3, 2008 | 10am - 3pm
Location: Ticonderoga Community Center
132 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga, New York 12883
Fee: $10, lunch included
The power of vision and mission cannot be underestimated when setting a challenging and sustainable course of action for your organization. The successful 21st century heritage and cultural organization must know its strengths and vulnerabilities, must be in tune with the needs of the communities it serves, and must use this knowledge to its best advantage. This workshop will examine three organizational building blocks that are guaranteed to bring clarity to organizational life: an articulated vision, a clearly defined mission, and a comprehensive plan that supports both. We'll look at vision and mission statements - yours, perhaps - and talk about what makes a strong, galvanizing statement worthy of commitment. We'll delve into the anatomy of a planning process that focuses on broad participation, strategy development based on internal and external information, and implementation for results.
For more information or to register contact 518-873-6466 or mgibbs@adkhistorycenter.org
Lakes to Locks Passage holds 2008 Annual Meeting
Lakes to Locks Passage, Inc. held its 2008 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Fort William Henry Conference Center, in Lake George Village. Ric DiDonato from Hoosick Falls and Tony Hall from Bolton Landing were elected to serve as Directors. Officers for the upcoming year include George Hodgson, President; Mayor Robert Blais, 1st Vice-President; Peter Repas, 2nd Vice-President; Laura Moore, Secretary; and Lou Bresee, Treasurer.
The Annual Meeting was sponsored by Lake George Village, and served as a showcase of Lakes to Locks Passage's current projects. Mountain Lake PBS provided a preview of their television production for the French and Indian War, and an overview of the treatment for the production that will feature the life and explorations of Samuel De Champlain. These projects have received funding from the National Scenic Byways Program through Lakes to Locks Passage. MLPBS also presented the video "shorts" highlighting the events, history, and landscapes of Lakes to Locks Passage that have been produced with support from Stewarts Shops, and can be viewed online at www.lakestolocks.com/mediaroom.cfm.
2008 Lakes to Locks Passage Annual Partnership Award
The Lakes to Locks Passage Annual Partnership Award for fostering outstanding inter-municipal cooperation and stewardship of natural and historic resources was presented to Marlene Bissell, President of Hudson Crossing Park, Inc. Designed to bring people together, bridge communities, foster environmental stewardship, and connect educational resources, Hudson Crossing Park serves the communities surrounding Schuylerville in both Washington and Saratoga Counties. The Hudson Crossing Park Master Plan was funded through a National Scenic Byways grant. When complete, the project will be a "heritage necklace" of historic sites, markers, monuments, and trails. Focal points include Stark's Knob Scientific Reservation, the Knox Trail Pocket Park, the Champlain Canal Lock 5 Island, the Dix Bridge, and interpreted pedestrian and water trails.
