FROM OUR Vice PRESIDENT
David Hawkins
March 10, 2022
In 2021, our Board was involved with two major projects, KCIC’s strategic plan and a membership survey.
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION:
The second of a 3-part series of strategy planning discussions involving the Board were held on December 5th. The sessions deal with the club’s longer term strategic plan and was facilitated by Weldon Leblanc of Strategic Solutions. The sessions are generously paid for by the City of Kelowna.
At the December meeting, the Board reviewed the tasks that have been completed including club and committee budgets, the member survey, investments, and the planning of future events.
The Board continues to work on the strategic plan and the final session is planned for this summer.
MEMBERS SURVEY:
In September 2021 a survey was sent to all our Club members. The Board was interested in how the club was viewed by its members and what activities and events they are most interested in. The results of the survey are being used to shape our plans for the coming year.
A review of the survey results revealed:
Details of the Survey may be discussed by the Executive at the Members Meeting in April, time permitting.
Thank you to Gord and Jill for their assistance with the Survey.
David Hawkins, KCIC Vice President
In 2021, our Board was involved with two major projects, KCIC’s strategic plan and a membership survey.
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION:
The second of a 3-part series of strategy planning discussions involving the Board were held on December 5th. The sessions deal with the club’s longer term strategic plan and was facilitated by Weldon Leblanc of Strategic Solutions. The sessions are generously paid for by the City of Kelowna.
At the December meeting, the Board reviewed the tasks that have been completed including club and committee budgets, the member survey, investments, and the planning of future events.
The Board continues to work on the strategic plan and the final session is planned for this summer.
MEMBERS SURVEY:
In September 2021 a survey was sent to all our Club members. The Board was interested in how the club was viewed by its members and what activities and events they are most interested in. The results of the survey are being used to shape our plans for the coming year.
A review of the survey results revealed:
- Overall positive response from members, especially from members familiar with technology
- Older members would like to feel more included and would appreciate personal contact (phone/mail/in person visits)
- Many would like to see youth members more involved
- Food related events and dinners are the most popular (Monthly dinners)
- Family events remain popular (Vendemmia, Christmas Party, picnic)
- Smaller group activities are also rated highly: cooking classes - (La Bella Tavola), Italian language classes - (La Scuola Italiana) and Heritage Presentations (La Nostra Famiglia Italiana).
Details of the Survey may be discussed by the Executive at the Members Meeting in April, time permitting.
Thank you to Gord and Jill for their assistance with the Survey.
David Hawkins, KCIC Vice President
