Bridging
Communities Working for Change
Explanation: Organize a forum for leaders, who have stepped
forward to make changes and lead projects in their communities, to
network, collaborate, share and celebrate their successes.
Need: Eleven southwest North Dakota communities have
conducted strategic plans and are implementing projects. This has
created great bonding within the community. However, for even
greater results in our rural communities, these community leaders �
many of them new to a leadership role � need a support system. Many
of the projects are similar in each community, as are many of the
problems they face. Bringing this group of creative and committed
people together to support and brainstorm together will create a
great synergy for our region.
Goals:
1. Networking � Build personal relationships among people in several
communities to support one another through challenges of making
changes in rural areas.
2. Support, resources and training � Allow a variety of leaders
identify what needs they have and then work to put together the
needed resources.
3. Collaboration � Build a team of individuals working together for
the region.
4. Building self esteem � Provide an opportunity for each individual
to say good things about their towns.
5. Celebrate successes and reward these individuals for their
commitment to community service.
Impact: The initial forum will target strategic plan steering
committee leaders and project leaders in the 11 southwest North
Dakota communities where I have conducted strategic plans in the
last three years. I envision that this forum will rejuvenate and
energize individuals who want to make change by allowing them to
meet others with the same goal. This positive energy will be spread
throughout their communities and to other communities in the region.
Key Steps and Timetable:
1. Identify a design team of individuals who want to participate in
the forum.
2. Discuss possible forum options � panel discussion, speakers, etc.
� with several individuals in the target audience.
3. Set a date for the forum for fall 2004
4. Invite individuals and promote the forum
5. Arrange for meeting room and meal
6. Evaluate and determine if it should be held again
Resources: Money for materials, rewards and for a meal or
refreshments.
Deborah Kantrud
Dickinson, North Dakota
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