According to Balfour, the strategic planning process at Garth Homer has been one of the best in her experience. I use it as an example for others of having all the stakeholders on side. Staff, volunteers, caretakers and members have all shown enthusiasm and respect every step of the way. Balfour is particularly impressed with the participation of members in the process. We have seen continuous inclusion of the members at every stage of this process and we are working now to meet the challenge of including members who may be less articulate.
Strategic planning is a continuing process.
Balfour says the Board must now fill in the details to ensure the goals are achieved. She's confident the Garth Homer Society can do it. This has been a very democratic, truly consultative process. Everyone in the Garth Homer community deserves a pat on the back for taking it seriously and making it work.