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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

  1. Form a Regional Collaborative to create a culture of cooperation and communication.
    Champion: Alex Area Stewards Group
     Article 1
     

  2. Increase volunteerism region-wide by 20%.
     Champion: United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties
     Article 2
     

  3. Decrease poverty and improve quality of life for all by 2015.
    Champion: Community Impact Coalition
    Article 3
     

  4. Every community in Douglas County on the Central Lakes Trail will have a quality trail head by 2011.
    Champion: Central Lakes Trail Group, Mark Grandgenett, Tam Bukowski
    Article 4
     

  5. We will consistently stock up to 500,000+ walleye fingerlings in the regional lakes on an annual basis.
     Champion: Viking Sportsmen, Rick Paulsen
    Article 5
     

  6. The Alexandria area will establish a new industrial park by 2011.
    Champion: Industrial Park Committee
     Article 6
     

  7. Support the startup, expansion, and growth of 12 new and established business each year in the Alexandria region.
    Champion: Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission
     Article 7
     

  8. Regional manufacturers, ATC, regional K-12, and other higher education (and economic development partners) will implement a coordinated system to develop, attract, and sustain a highly skilled workforce by 2010.
    Champion: Manufacturing Association & RAED
     Article 8
     

  9. Establish a day for annual neighborhood block parties for communities in our region.
    Champion: Nancy Klepetka, Alex Area Stewards
     Article 9
     

  10. Implement free early childhood programming for all 4 and 5 year old children by 2013.
    Champion: District 206
     Article 10
     

  11. 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
     

  12. 100% of students will have affordable access to regional after-school programming.
    Champion: United Way/Community Impact Coalition, District 206
     Article 12
     

  13. Build a new high school with a regional auditorium for Alexandria area students and communities by 2014.
    Champion: District 206
     Article 13