Explore, discern, dig out, unwrap, bring to light, learn about, get wise to, reveal, and sniff out!
What does all this refer to? These words reflect a "Discover" theme where community leaders took two and a half days to learn, discuss, and apply information – about ACE Communities, personal and community leadership, community development, and a multitude of other topics.
At the end of September an ACE Communities Leaders Retreat was held near Sylvan Lake. Over 20 community leaders met one another and members of the ACE Team. This group of leaders are referred to as "Flight 3"- the communities that were recently accepted as partners for two years with ACE Communities to enhance the quality of life in rural Alberta by strengthening community leadership, collaboration, and innovation through recreation, parks, arts, culture and heritage.
Imagine time set aside to learn about community leadership, discuss what is happening in rural Alberta, and have the opportunity to build connections with other community leaders. The "buzz" both during and after the sessions was phenomenal.
Whenever people have the opportunity to share about their communities the results are amazing... exceptional people and exceptional projects.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Kitscoty Focuses on a Community Driven MSP
Building a community driven plan involving the grassroots of the community is setting the platform for sustainability in Kitscoty.
Kitscoty has been working with their ACE Coach and Council to ensure their Municipal Sustainability Plan (MSP) is one that engages the community.
A Community Advisory Group is leading the draft development of the MSP with community input. Community groups are an integral part of the process as it is the community groups that help build the capacity of the plan. On-going communication with Council about the process will assist in the implementation of the MSP.
Village Council has passed a motion to have the MSP developed using a community engagement process, which in turn will have the community more involved while building a plan to meet the needs of present and future residents.
Such a community plan will build leaders because residents will feel a part of their community and have opportunities to share in a community wide vision to make Kitscoty more active, creative, and engaged.
Kitscoty has been working with their ACE Coach and Council to ensure their Municipal Sustainability Plan (MSP) is one that engages the community.
A Community Advisory Group is leading the draft development of the MSP with community input. Community groups are an integral part of the process as it is the community groups that help build the capacity of the plan. On-going communication with Council about the process will assist in the implementation of the MSP.
Village Council has passed a motion to have the MSP developed using a community engagement process, which in turn will have the community more involved while building a plan to meet the needs of present and future residents.
Such a community plan will build leaders because residents will feel a part of their community and have opportunities to share in a community wide vision to make Kitscoty more active, creative, and engaged.
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