The recommendations cover administration, finance, marketing, programs, services, training, business, meetings, Foundation, and Senate, with heavy focus on technology and communications, which the SPC perceives as a key means for achieving all their objectives. We must continuously update and communicate about it. A new Web board for members to communicate online is also in the final stages, as well as a project database where chapters can download and access outstanding projects. With the work of the IT Committee and MIS advisors, the home page should be developed into the highest quality site possible by June 2001. With the hiring of the new MIS professional, many of these items are ahead of target and are now being implemented or in final stages of development.
Communication is an integral part of team building .
If I was ever tired or weary, being able to feel close to you was like receiving a shot of adrenaline. Not only through the messages, but also our revamped website. JCI Staff member Oscar has really worked miracles with our site. We still have much to do, but it now reflects the energy and dynamism of the type of organization we are. The sharing of information is a vital activity for which we must utilize our network more fully.