Getting off square 1

[tony]

We need to get this rolling.

This committee has been charged by the GCD president, Lionel English,
to submit a list of goals, related to the GCD finances, for the Board
to discuss for inclusion in a long-range strategic plan for the
project. These goals need to be clearly stated, with a rubric for
measuring success in meeting each goal.

For example:
GOAL: The GCD will at all times (excepting board-declared
emergencies) keep a minimum fund balance equivalent to 1 (one) year’s
operating expenses.
MEASURE: sufficient funds are available for one year’s operating
expenses
MEANS: Dedicate 1/10th of all monies raised to a minimum fund balance
account.

Like so.

Let’s begin by some blue-sky brainstorming, keeping in mind that we
are sort of fighting with one arm tied behind our back: we don’t know
what goals the other committees may have come up with that will cost
money. But, in any event, long-range planning should be ambitious
and, by definition, forward-looking. And, for the record, I believe
that keeping a fund balance that allows us to get through a lean year
is a very good goal, indicating a responsible sense of stewardship on
the part of the Board.