CASCADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MEETING
Thursday, July 25, 2002
7:30 A.M.
Cascade Township Offices Conference Room
Members Present: Julien, Roeder, Robinson, Vredevoogd
Absent: Carpenter, Lewis, Cravens
A presentation on developing a mission statement was
given by Susan Roeder.
The 5 "I's" of developing a mission statement are:
identification, information, interest,
involvement, and investment.
Goals should reflect major components of mission
achievement. Objectives are the specific steps
by which each goal is achieved.
Susan opened the meeting by suggesting everyone
brainstorm and write down thoughts about the
mission statement.
The final result of the brainstorming session was a
proposed statement. It was agreed that short
and to the point will be best.
The mission of the Cascade Community Foundation is to
enhance the quality of life
in Cascade by building a permanent endowment fund.
A preliminary discussion on goals and strategies
followed. The following lists were identified.
Goals Strategies
Provide funding Identify donors
Identify community needs Special projects
Raise money Management of fund
Bring the community together Focus
groups/survey/newsletter
An opportunity for community residents Personal
contact/ambassadors to leave a legacy
Promote philanthrophy
Continuous growth of the fund
Educate and cultivate the community
The August meetings are scheduled for the 8th and the
22nd. The September meeting schedule
will be discussed at the August 8th meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanie Neve
Deputy Clerk
