Owida Downey, Arthur Carter, Kristian Curran, Clark Cromwell, Bryan Darrell, Craig Walkington, Alvena Cain and Delaine Clyne

Shazza Laframboise and Anne Perry 
   

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:03pm. 
   

Review of Notes from May 24, 2005 Meeting – Moved by Clark, seconded by Kristian to accept the notes from the May 24, 2005 meeting.  Carried.
 

Trail Along Barrington Street – Craig said that he received the template for the trail proposal and the contact list for other trail groups in HRM on 6 June.  He said that he had forwarded them to Kristian for review.  Kristian said that he had reviewed the template and found that there was little in it to guide us in writing the proposal.  As such, he contacted Paul Euloth, the Regional Trails Coordinator for HRM, who said that his organization would help us write the proposal.  Kristian raised the question with the CLC, “What happens if we write a proposal that is accepted but we cannot find other volunteers to accept the challenge of forming a Trail Committee and doing its planning work?”  The CLC decided that while we are interested in establishing a trail adjacent to the plant on Barrington Street, it was not our mandate to participate in the ongoing trail development process.  Our focus must be on the creation of the Community Development Corporation (CDC) and spending the $1million Community Integration Fund (CIF).  The CLC mentioned several groups and organizations that could possibly be involved.  There will also be an ad in the next CHCA newsletter.  Owida raised the point that any construction of the trail should employ local people from the surrounding community.  It was decided to do the following:

• Craig will contact The Coast to see if they are interested in running a piece on this project. 
• Delaine will contact the other trails committees to get their thoughts and ideas.
• Kristian said that there are still a lot of questions to be answered and he would work on it and report back at the next meeting. 
• Craig will contact Sharon Martin to get her ideas on this project and a list of people/groups who might be interested in forming a Trail Committee.

Update on Contact/Meeting with Professor David Divine – Craig said that he had not yet received a response to his e-mail that was sent to Professor Divine of the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie University in accordance with the discussions from the meeting on May 10, 2005.  It is understood that Professor Divine is extremely busy.  Delaine said she would write the background paper on the CLC (in terms of who we are, what we do, and what we have done).

Further discussion revolved about the need to maintain the momentum on the CDC creation and spending the CIF.   It was noted that we had been occupied with the plant design issues for the first third of the year and that the work on the CD had paused. Craig raised the point about the need to have written Mission and Vision Statements.  It was agreed that these would aid the CLC in maintaining its focus and to let others know what we are trying to do.  It was further agreed that the CLC members would ponder this issue and be prepared to discuss it at the next meeting.  Craig said that he would include some pieces on Mission Statements and examples when he circulates the meeting notes.
 

The Mission Statement - A mission statement describes what an organization does, what markets it serves and what it seeks to accomplish in the future. It establishes what the organization plans to do, for whom and what benefit it will exist.  The Mission Statement identifies organizational purposes and the reason for its existence.

• The mission statement describes how the business serves customers so they will underwrite its strategy.
• It serves as a guide for day-to-day operations and as the foundation for future decision-making.

For employees, a strong mission statement builds commitment, loyalty and motivation.

It provides a point of reference for all major planning decisions.

Examples:

1. American Red Cross Mission Statement:

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the principles of the International Red Cross Movement.
 

2. The California Department of Developmental Services:

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is committed to providing leadership that results in quality services to the people of California and assures the opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise their right to make choices.
 

3. Boston Police Department (MA):

We dedicate ourselves to work in partnership with the community to fight crime, reduce fear and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
 

4. The YMCA of San Francisco:

The YMCA of San Francisco, based in Judeo-Christian heritage, seeks to enhance the lives of all people through programs designed to develop spirit, mind and body.

Other Business – Bryan asked if we could receive a record of CLC-HHS-D&DWS decisions from HHS with regard to the design of the treatment plant.  Craig said he would contact Ted Tam and Dan O’Halloran and request a record.

Next Meeting Date – 6:00 pm, Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at the George Dixon Centre.
 

Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 7:15pm.