Member Report
Crow Wing Trail
The following are highlights of activities in 2019 , gearing up for busy years ahead !
The Sustainability Plan was the biggest accomplishment of the year , thanks to a Community Support Small Grant Program .
These are the highlights : o Goal : to assist with efficiency , outreach , longevity and vitality of the organization . o Add tourism as a strategic priority . ( This is in line with the great reception at our presentations to Fort Whyte Centre volunteers and Nature Manitoba members .) o Increase volunteer participation by formalizing a committee structure . o Diversify revenue and marketing outreach . o Increase maintenance with consideration to future greenway paths . o Give greater attention to social media tools .
Some Board Members are participating in Volunteer Manitoba training being provided at no cost in nearby rural communities to help strengthen board leadership .
Partnership with the Canadian Company of Pilgrims
1 . Crow Wing Trail Passport
The passport aims to help people walk or bike the entire Crow Wing Trail one section at a time . There are 11 sections requiring a stamp from businesses located on that particular section . When completed , participants can mail in their passport to receive a Certificate of Completion . Their name is entered in a draw .
2 . Crow Wing Trail Camino
To develop a recognized 25 kms section of the Crow Wing Trail between St-Pierre- Jolys and St . Malo that supports visitors on their journey to achieve the Compostella – Camino in Spain . Thanks to CDEM ( Economic Development Council for Bilingual Municipalities ), a consultant is assisting with all the steps needed to raise local awareness and to install supporting infrastructure .
We want to recognize the ongoing and increasing support from our partner municipalities who are increasingly recognizing the value of the trail and providing in-kind support of materials and labour when possible .
Annual Report -2019 Year in Review p . 15