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Report of Vision Committee - April 2001

VISION OF THE FUTURE

  1. The NB reaffirm the original five point mission statement of BCHA and recognize that we can't be all things to all people. Our focus on wilderness and public lands issues is narrow and must remain so for our organization to meet the goals and mission established at the time of formation.

  2. Membership growth goal shall be 10% per year for the next five years. Retention of current members must continue to be a priority of state and local chapters.

  3. BCHA needs to increase its media exposure and continue to improve its image.

  4. BCHA should be proactive.

  5. BCHA should become the authority on low impact use in wilderness and public lands in addition to becoming full partners with public agencies.

  6. BCHA should increase its national political presence

  7. BCHA should actively seek funding outside BCHA membership.

  8. BCHA should increase the level of national board members interaction and participation between NB meetings.

  9. BCHA should present their accomplishments and visions to the states by attending at least one of their events.

  10. BCHA goal is to develop a professional staff and image.

  11. BCHA will have a business plan framework for the NB meeting in 2002.

  12. BCHA will develop a Jr. BCHA program in all states within five years.

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