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April 2010 |
On April 6 and 7, 2010 the Canadian Parks and Recreation Board of Directors and P/T association CEOs met for their second face-to-face meeting under the renewed CPRA mandate. During these two days this core group determined the Association’s strategic direction over the next five years, held a board meeting and an official AGM. All these activities were undertaken to ensure a solid foundation for the CPRA over the next five years.
With the assistance of Susan Wright, from the Randolph Group, the CPRA set its renewed vision along with an integrated action plan of seven key strategic priorities.
Vision
Canada’s recreation and parks sector working together to inspire Canadians to embrace a lifestyle that creates active, healthy citizens, communities and environments.
Mission
To lead a strong, vibrant and cohesive national recreation and parks sector – one based on, and committed to, the benefits of recreation and parks.
Values
• Mutual trust, respect and integrity
• Open communication
• Fairness and equity
• Pursuit of excellence
Strategic Priorities/ Key Result Areas (KRAs)
1. Sector Leadership, Collaboration and Advocacy
2. Public Awareness, Education and Participation
3. Research and Development
4. Communications and Marketing
5. Awards and Recognition
6. Professional Development and Standards
7. Association Excellence and Sustainability
Governance
Four permanent committees of the Board were created:
• Finance and Operations
• Strategic Development and Advocacy
• Professional Development and Education
• Coordinating Council, comprised of the chairs of the permanent committees and the president
Over the last year, the CPRA streamlined its operations, managed expenses and tightened its financial systems. These steps resulted reducing the Associations deficit and in a presenting a reduced operating budget for 2010-2011.
At the conclusion of the two days, all Board members and P/T Association staff have taken on active roles on one of the permanent committees. Our next task is develop committee terms of reference and workplans that support the implementation of the strategic plan. The CPRA Board will be approving the strategic plan over the upcoming months and sharing more details about our activities in future communications and through the soon-to-be updated CPRA website.
CPRA wishes to thank Randy Kinnee, who presided over the CPRA this past year. Mr. Kinnee stepped in as the inaugural president of the renewed CPRA at a critical time. For his initiative the CPRA is grateful. Shelley Shea will be taking over as President for the 2010-2011 term. A special thanks to all the provincial associations for their unanimous participation, presence and ongoing commitment to build a strong CPRA.
Finally, the Board of Directors wishes to thank Chantal Courchesne, contracted through AMCES (Association Management, Consulting and Evaluation Services) for her leadership and professional management assistance during this transition over the last eight months. The Board further supported a motion to retain Ms. Courchesne for the remainder of the year. Her responsibilities will be to continue managing the CPRA and to assist in finding the next Executive Director or ‘Secretariat’ staff to lead the CPRA in the next phase of its renewal.
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