THE 2011 CULTURAL SYMPOSIUM – TAKE IT HOME

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A Busy Year…Where We Have Come From2010 Activities and InsightsWhere We Are Going NextWhat You Can Expect from UsWhat We Need From You

Where We Have Come From2009 SymposiumSet vision, direction and goalsBegan cross-sector awareness and

knowledgeReport formed the basis of this year’s

work, grant applications and marketing tool

Make the website a favourite:   http://www.hhculturejourney.com/ 

Where We Have Come FromCommunity Vision: A community where ...

We promote our unique identity to highlight our cultural assets There is an ease of access to community information for residents and

tourists The arts, culture and heritage sectors excel through collaboration There is an enhanced focus on:

Our natural heritage resources The strategic development of arts, culture and heritage hubs An interconnection of these hubs through natural pathways (trails, bike

paths, water) The regeneration and beautification of Highway 7 to reflect Halton Hill’s

diversity The repurposing of heritage/existing infrastructure for arts, culture and

heritage uses Arts, culture and heritage considerations are integrated into local

planning processes

Where We Have Come FromOur Priority Projects for 2009-20112009 2010 2011

1. Community Website & Box Office

2. Festival3. Culture Matters4. Marketing/

Branding Strategy

5. Org. Development

6. Community Support & Partnership Building

1. Community Website & Box Office

2. Festival 3. Culture Matters4. Marketing/

Branding Strategy

5. Org. Development

6. Community Support & Partnership Building

7. Hubs Planning8. Natural Heritage

Usage

1. Community Website & Box Office

2. Big DADDY Year 2

3. Culture Matters4. Marketing/

Branding Strategy

5. Org. Development

6. Community Support & Partnership Building

7. Hubs Planning8. Natural Heritage

Usage

2010 ActivitiesKey Focus Areas 1.Our Own Organizational Development2.Big DADDY Festival3.Projects: Culture Matters &Community

Website & Box Office4.Financial Solvency5.Community Support6.Partnership Development

2010 ActivitiesOrganizational DevelopmentReview of accomplishments to dateDrafted new mission and visionBoard turned over as plannedDrafted organizational by-laws Completed and reported on OTF

requirementsPurchased liability insuranceBecame financially independant

New Organizational Vision & MissionHHCR’s vision is to improve the quality of life of current and future HH residents through: 1) Increasing access to information about and involvement in

a/c/h sector activities and organizations2) Strengthening local a/c/h organizations and resources, and 3) Ensuring broad and effective partnerships and planning

occur to support these sectors

  Our organization will accomplish this through: 1) Focusing on broad issues that have a wide/in-depth impact2) Actively developing a wide range of partnerships with

considered parameters, and 3) Maintaining a well-respected, collaborative, fun-filled, goal-

oriented and financially sustainable organization

2010 ActivitiesRoundtable MembersBruce Andrews Halton Hills Sports Museum CuratorCarol Beauchamp    Georgetown Little Theatre Past-ChairTom Bentley Rotary Club of Georgetown PresidentKathleen DillsChamber of Commerce Pres./Heritage Acton Jane Fogal            Town of Halton Hills and Regional

CouncillorChris Macewan      Patron of the Arts (Vice Chair)Carolyn Martin TEAC/Willow Park Ecology ChairKay Matthews         Georgetown BIA ManagerDianne Penrice Local Business OwnerBeatrice Sharkey   HHCR Manager Jamie Smith            Halton Hills Cultural Centre SupervisorLaurent Thibault    Georgetown Hospital Foundation

(Chairperson)

Big DADDY Festival Highlights2010 Accomplishments

LogoWebsiteSponsor SupportMulti-community eventStart of branding processNew volunteers and community partnersHalton Hills Family Passport

Big DADDY Festival Highlights2011 PlansFewer concurrent eventsBroader marketing focusGrant supportContinue to develop:

VolunteersFocus on DadTourism Draw

2011 Grant Possibilities - CSIFCultural Strategic Investment Fund

2010 application submitted Nov. 30th for $40,980 (of $78,270 project costs)

Website/branding/ marketing; 12 months2010 request includes:

Community Branding/Marketing - $15,000 Website Design & Development - $13,520 Staffing Extension - $12,480 for 1 day/wk

extension for 12 months Youth Focus

2011 Grant Possibilities - BCAHBuilding Communities through Arts &

Heritage2010 application submitted Sept. 30 for $28,900;

February 2011 answer expected (not successful in 2010 due to incorporation date)

Focus is BDF 2011 including: Volunteer recognition/t-shirts/training - $2,200; Sponsorship recognition - $600 Insurance - $1,700 Local bands/activities - $10,800 Venue Rental - $3,000; Technical Equipment - $4,800 Marketing - $6,000

Core Funding Possibility – THH MOUDecision pending January 24th, 2011

5 year term with annual renewal and reporting Administration (meeting materials, printing/photocopying,

insurance, office supplies, postage etc. @ $500 per month): $6,000 Staffing (.7 FT equivalent outsourced contract = 3.5 days per week @

$60,000 per annum): $42,000 Annual Symposium (organization, printing, speakers, participants

materials and rental costs less participant fees & sponsorships): $5,000

Website Development and Maintenance (cost to host, update and maintain website and links @ $ 250 per month): $3,000

$60K requested, $40K recommended January 11th http://www.haltonhills.ca/townhall/

councillors.php

2010 Activities and InsightsCommunity SupportGrant Writing, Editing & AdviceProject Management SupportVolunteer DevelopmentCommunity PromotionPartnership LinksBoard Development

2010 Activities and InsightsContinuing Partnership Development

Town of Halton Hills Endorsement & Support

Tourism Committee ParticipationSustainability Committee ParticipationOngoing liaison with local Mayor, MPP &

MP

2010 Activities and InsightsContinuing Network Communications:Bi-Monthly Network EmailWebsite AdditionsTwo Quarterly Meetings per yearAnnual Symposium (BIG, small, small,

BIG, ...)

Two lists to get on:FrankP@haltonhills.ca for the “Halton Hills Insider”PeterA@haltonhills.ca for the “Surplus List

Notification”

2010 Activities and InsightsThe View from My Vantage Point...

...where our community is strong:High number of activities/groups/resources

for small communityMunicipality has increasing interest in a/c/hWorking models of collaboration already

existPassion for arts, culture and heritage clear

2009 Activities and InsightsThe View from My Vantage Point...

...where our community is challenged:

High # of activities/groups/resources for small community depletes volunteer capacityFailure to set priorities/partner could burn our sector outNeed more effective and efficient ways to use volunteers

Where We Are Going NextContinuing 2011 Priorities1.Big DADDY Festival 2.Community Website & Box Office3.Culture Matters4.Marketing/Branding Strategy 5.Sustainability6.Community Support & Partnership Building

New 2011 Priorities1.Hubs Planning2.Natural Heritage Usage

Economic Viability

Environmental Integrity

Social Well Being

Cultural Enhancement

Achieving Sustainable Balance

Where We Are Going Next2012 – A New Part of the JourneyAssess progress towards vision and

goalsRefine vision and set new prioritiesBuild a 2012-2014 Plan that is

collaborative with Town’s Master Cultural Plan/ Sustainability Plan

Increase focus on culture as an economic driver for our community

What You Can Expect From HCCR4 Hour 2011 Community Support Credit per

Group

Grant Writing, Editing & AdviceProject Management SupportVolunteer DevelopmentCommunity PromotionPartnership LinksBoard DevelopmentOther

What We Need From YouInput – Rolling Thunder IntelligenceKeep in TouchTell Your Group/Friend; Check

WebsiteBring Forward New Ideas and

ResourcesVolunteer – Task or Core