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Alex Area Stewards Publication
Alex Area Stewards - Destiny Drivers
The following Destiny Drivers have been identified by the
Alex Area Stewards as areas of focus to strengthen our greater community for
the future. Direction in the creation and direction of these Destiny
Drivers was received from the 1,050 Community Perception Surveys that were
completed from throughout the region and from the numerous Community
Conversations that were held during late 2008 and early 2009.
Destiny Drivers Kickoff Article - Al Edenloff, Echo Press
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Form a Regional Collaborative to create a culture of
cooperation and communication. Champion: Alex Area Stewards
Group
Article 1
January 2011 Driver Update:
Small
groups of Stewards met with business and community leaders from
Glenwood, Brandon and Osakis (twice) during 2010. There was a strong
desire for our communities to work together from all meetings.
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Increase volunteerism region-wide by 20%. Champion: United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties
Article 2
January 2011 Driver Update:
The
United Way is currently compiling a report on the increase in
volunteerism that will be released at an upcoming Stewards meeting.
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Enhance our existing Central Lakes Trail trailheads, in collaboration
with key stakeholders, to better integrate the system as a feature of
each of the connected communities. Champions: Central Lakes Trail Group, Mark Grandgenett, Tam
Bukowski, Douglas County Trails Association, Active Living
Article 4
January 2011 Driver Update:
A number of groups are working on this Driver and a wording change
has taken place because each community has a trailhead, now the effort
is more along the lines of improvement and information distribution.
Mark and Tam are working with groups including Active Living and the
Douglas County Trails Association on this effort.
Options for some type of trail mapping system are being discussed along
with funding options for improvement efforts.
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We will consistently stock up to 100,000+ walleye
fingerlings in the regional lakes on an annual basis. Champion: Viking Sportsmen, Rick Paulsen
Article 5
January 2011 Driver Update:
The
support for the walleye fingerling program has been fantastic.....over
$180,000 has been invested into this program over the past three years.
Approximately 20 different lakes in Douglas County have received
the fingerlings with an emphasis on stocking the Alexandria "Chain of
Lakes."
Sources of funding have been -
Alexandria Hospitality Association - The Alexandria Hospitality
Association has followed through on a 3 year commitment to jump start
this program by providing matching funds. The matching funds have been
the catalyst to encourage fund raising activities for Lake Associations
and / or Lake property owners. The match has been a dollar for dollar
match - for each dollar raised by a Lake Association, $1 has been
matched by the Hospitality Association. Thank the Hospitality Board
Members
and Lodging Owners, and encourage future support. Viking Sportsman
- The Viking Sportsman have been the brains and backbone of the program
by working with the Hospitality Association, Lake Associations,
fingerling supplier, and DNR. The Viking Sportsman have also helped
with fund raising events like the fish fry at Douglas Machine. Please
support the Viking Sportsman and their fund raising efforts!
Lake Associations and Lake property owners - Lake Association and Lake
property owners have been receptive and have "skin (fish scales?) in the
game". This should make the annual fund raising at the Lake
Association a routine.
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The Alexandria area will establish a new industrial park
by 2011. Champion: Industrial Park Committee
Article 6
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Support the startup, expansion, and growth of new and
established business each year in the Alexandria region. Champion: Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission
Article 7
January 2011 Driver Update:
The AAEDC is preparing to publish its Annual report which will
highlight a number of projects that have taken place or are currently
underway throughout the community along with details on other commercial
building projects.
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Regional manufacturers, economic development
partners, higher education, and K-12 will create a model system for
career pathways to develop, attract, and sustain a highly skilled
workforce by 2010. Champion: Manufacturing Association & RAED
Article 8
January 2011 Driver Update:
The October 30th Tour of Manufacturing event was a great
success with over 2,200 people participating in tours of 8 manufacturing
companies in Douglas and Pope Counties.
The
Packaging Machine Manufacturers Consortium (PMMC) is working to promote
the region as the leading packaging machine manufacturing cluster and
will have a website launched soon that highlights information on
companies and career opportunities. Currently the group is focusing on
partnerships with District 206 students/teacher/classes but will likely
spill over into the surrounding districts in the future as successes are
built.
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Develop regional partnerships for students with
educational providers and businesses to create four distinct career
pathways by 2014. Champion: Dr. Kevin Kopischke, Chad Coauette, Brian Baustian
Article 11
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Build a new high school with a regional auditorium for
Alexandria area students and communities by 2014. Champion: District 206
Article 13
January 2011 Driver Update:
District 206 is moving forward with a number of information
gathering processes to address the needs and possibilities for a new
high school. Due to the early stage of information gathering and
modeling, specific details on facility size and cost along with other
details are unknown. The referendum vote is still being targeted for
the fall of 2011 – the School Board will make the final decision on
whether or not to move to the vote in the summer of 2011.
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