Antioch
New England
Institute

COMMUNITY "VISION-TO-ACTION" FORUM



Sample Agenda
FRIDAY EVENING
 
5:30 - Sign-In & Pot-Luck Supper
 
6:30 - Welcome
Review of Forum Agenda
Who is here?
 
6:45 - Mosaic and Vision
What is your town like now?
What do you want your town to be like in the future?
 
7:15 - How Does Your Town Compare?
Brief history of town
Presentation of census data
 
7:45 - Components of a Vibrant Community
1) Effective Community Leadership: A Broader Definition
2) Informed Citizen Participation: More Than Voter Turn-Out
3) Intergroup Relations: Celebrating Diversity Within the Community
4) Our Cultural Heritage: Arts, Festivals, and Celebrations
5) Education and Social Services: Meeting Our Citizens' Needs
6) Community Infrastructure: The "Basics" that Serve Our Needs
7) Natural Resource Base: Water, Energy, and Materials
8) Working Landscape: Village, Farm, and Forest
9) Economic Vitality: Stability and Sustainability 
10) Growth and Development: Are We Planning Well?
 
8:15 - Discussion of Components (small groups)
Discuss the following items related to your component:
Strengths and weaknesses of your town
What would you like to see happen in the future?
What are the five key issues that need to be addressed?
 
9:30 - Adjourn
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