VisionKeepers Implementation Guide 2008

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OUR STORY: THE FIRST TWO YEARS A. Celebrate and Initiate Implementation Celebrations are magical. During implementation, celebrations serve as a natural segue from one phase to another. Celebrations teach us to embrace change, bring closure, and move towards new beginnings in a gentle way. In January 2006, at Mooheau Bandstand, the Friends celebrated the completion of approximately 18 months of facilitating the creation of the EDH 2025 Plan. The County Band, Jeri Gertz and the Downtown Dynamos, Brittni Paiva, and Brudda Smith performed at the celebration. There were special guest speakers, County directors, and the presentation of our new Vision Implementation Committee (VIC) which the Friends helped form. Of course, we enjoyed a celebration cake served graciously by the new VIC! The celebration brought closure to the Friends' role and provided a natural segue to implementation kickoff. The Friends passed the torch to Key Questions: their new successor committee, who would now take How do you plan to introduce over as "keepers of the flame" for the EDH 2025 Plan. the Implementation phase to your community? Within a few days after the celebration, the Friends • hosted awelcome /training for the VIC and committed Who will help organize it? Lead Solution Partners, who are identified as potential implementers in the Plan. It was a great way for everyone to meet and receive a general orientation before starting on this very important work. Gathering everyone together was a positive way to begin implementation. 101,A Lessons Learned • Celebrations provide a rare opportunity to strengthen partnerships by gathering all stakeholders together. • Show appreciation at public events by acknowledging everyone who has contributed to your success. Appendix A: Proposed Celebration Budget The VisionKeepers' Guide to Implementing Your Community Plan Page 1