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Letter from the President
Voting & Strategic Planning
BY SARAH OATES | ALASKA CHARR PRESIDENT & CEO
‘ the season of silver fishing , moose hunting , pumpkin spice everything , and preparing for the industry ’ s busy holiday season . With that comes the annual election for the Alaska CHARR Board of Directors ! This year , there are nine seats up for election , and every vote counts .
The annual election is your opportunity to determine who will represent you as a member of the hospitality industry . Nineteen people sit on the Alaska CHARR Board of Directors , and collectively , they govern and provide direction to the Alaska CHARR Dream Team regarding legislative priorities , industry needs , membership benefits , and strategy .
This October 25 after the regular board meeting , those nineteen members will gather with me and our strategic planning facilitator and founder of The Nonprofit Center , Bob Harris , to put the finishing touches on our three-year strategic plan . That essential work will provide a current mission statement and the foundation , structure , and direction for the association that represents Alaska ’ s hospitality industry for the next 3 + years .
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ACTIVE VOTING MEMBERS – CHECK YOUR EMAIL , FIND YOUR ELECTRONIC BALLOTS , & CAST YOUR VOTES TODAY FOR THOSE WHO YOU WANT TO SEE REPRESENTING YOU & DETERMINING THE ASSOCIATION ’ S MISSION & GOALS FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS .
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A strategic plan establishes the pillars of an organization , provides clear expectations for all stakeholders , and outlines what the association does for the industry as well as what it doesn ’ t . The past year and a half have muddied those waters significantly with our team ’ s primary focus being crisis management and pandemic support . The 2021-2024 strategic plan will provide structure for moving the association – and the industry – further out of pandemic / crisis mode and looking toward the future .
Active voting members – check your email , find your electronic ballots , and cast your votes today for those who you want to see representing you and determining the association ’ s mission and goals for the next three years .
Enjoy the hunting season , and I look forward to seeing many of you at our 50 th Annual CHARR Convention in Las Vegas !
At your service ,
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