Just finished with Christmas (whew!) and looking forward to the New Year’s celebrations – may you all be safe!
Hoping a healthy 2016 is in store for all of you OVSC’ers.
At the last OVSC Board meeting, we discussed the purpose of the OVSC and what it means to each club within the organization. Deciding that this subject needed some in-depth thought and consideration, we all walked away with “homework” to do. I am eagerly looking forward to the results and feedback each club has to offer. All individual comments are also welcomed, so bring ‘em on!
*What does the OVSC mean to you?
*How does it affect your club?
*How does it affect you?
*What is the purpose of the OVSC?
*How does that relate to you, both as a club and as an individual?
Based on the replies we get, we are going to “perform” the SWOT analysis that Mary Manning and Andrew Kwang presented to the NSCF and the OVSC a few years back.
*What are the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats?
Following that, we are going to follow that up with the SMART portion: Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-sensitive.
Leadership needs to be passionate about their job and focus, and using SWOT will show what we/ you can do and help to understand where we/ you are, help to move away from the threats and weaknesses.
*What is it that you need to do that we/you have not done before?
I challenge each of the clubs to a SWOT/SMART analysis to see what we have in common, what we might be able to do to help each other out, and strengthen our bond.
Don’t’ forget, January is the national “Learn to Ski” month. Ask your local ski hill if they need volunteers, sign up, and don’t forget to advertise your club!!! Make sure you have your club business card, wear club logo sweatshirt or t-shirt, and have fliers with you.
Ski on!
Juli Brace, OVSC President
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