Message from WCAGA Board

                                   Message from WCAGA Board

In late 2014 the WCAGA Board held some intense discussions about whether or not  to pursue the idea of obtaining our own space for meetings, programming and exhibitions.  We decided that the first step was to develop a Strategic Plan as a way to articulate and establish our common goals and to implement a process to help us reach them.  

This Strategic Plan was developed last Spring by Board members Kate Colpitts, Sally Wansboro Eppstein, Maggie Davis, Barb Rheg, Maxine Hess and WCAGA members Rita Beasley, Aviva Stern, Serey Andre and Ashley Schick.  Wendy Cardell served as our professional facilitator.  The committee met on three Sunday mornings over a six week period.

The plan is divided into four categories:  Administrative, Financial, Communication and Programs.  Within each category, short and long term goals were established.

It was our objective that this plan remain flexible.

Our guiding principles were inclusion, outreach and education.  

                                WCAGA 2015 Strategic Plan

1. ADMINISTRATIVE

     Executive Board

     Committees

     Members

Goals

     12 - 18 months

     Define roles and responsibilities of Executive Board/Committee Chairs

     Review By-Laws and make recommendations for organizational structure

     5 Year

     Develop Membership Directory

     Hire a PT Administrator

2. FINANCIALS

      Budget

      Fundraising

Goals

     12-18 months

     Develop Annual Budget for calendar year

     Identify projects and grant opportunities

     5 Year

     Seek funding for PT Administrator

     Fund an Archivist

     Conduct a feasibility study for operating a chapter office and/ or program space

3. COMMUNICATION

     Social Media

     Newsletter

     Membership

Goals

     12-18 months

     Develop a communication plan that addresses all communication opportunities

     5 Year

     Hire a PT social media person

     Put into practice a sound communication plan

4. PROGRAMS

     Exhibitions

     Lectures

     Outreach

     Collaboration

     Social Activism

     Book Club

     Art Share

     Drawing Marathons

Goals

     12-18 months

     Continue to support projects/programs that originate with our members

     Create partnerships w/organizations that share our vision

     Create Art and Ideas Discussions

     5 Year

     Create an international exchange of art/ideas with women artists from different   

     cultures

We invite you to join us as we work to implement this plan which we believe will ensure the continued viability and relevance of WCAGA .  If you are interested in being involved please contact me at klfrost@aol.com.

Thank you

Kate Colpitts

President