ADnet Five Year Goals

1) ADnet will be a Successful Client-Oriented Organization generating adequate resources to carry out its mission consistently across the Algoma District on a continuous basis.

· Survey communities (local forums) in the District to assess their strategies and changing needs and where ADnet can be of assistance.

· Completion of a 5 year business plan containing a new Strategic Direction and revenue generating activities to meet the needs of our members and stakeholders.

· In partnership with local partners, establish a presence in Superior East and East Algoma Regions with full time staff members.

2) ADnet will be the Recognized Leader in furthering the use of information technology and applications for economic development in the Algoma District.

· Hold our annual general meeting to present the accomplishments of the organization and intentions for the future.

· ADnet will review and implement its Communications Strategy to ensure that it raises awareness of our achievements, promotes our goal as the leader and preferred partner for ICT and is targeted to key stakeholders, members and decision makers.

3) Through its ICT mandate, ADnet will be recognized as a driver of Regional Economic Development in the Algoma District.

· Review government mandates as they apply to ICT to see where ADnet can serve their needs in the District.

· Re-convene the ACE Group which was comprised of community groups, EDO’s and CFDC to determine the developments in our field and identify gaps that exist that ADnet could help address.

· Participate in regional and local community economic development activities.

· Develop and present seminars that raise awareness and utilization of ICT applications such as e-commerce for SME’s.

4) ADnet will provide Excellent Service to its members and Stakeholders in the district.

· Continue to provide project management and ICT solutions to our membership.

· Complete infrastructure projects that are underway, i.e. Cell Phone, LID.

· Assist communities with identification of ICT applications and solutions.

· Undertake a satisfaction survey of ADnet members to measure perception of service and unmet needs.

5) ADnet will recruit quality people to the Board and Staff ensuring outstanding organizational performance in pursuit of our Vision.

· Internal Generation of prospective leads for new Board members

· Annual Planning sessions for the Board and staff

· Purchase training options in Community Economic Development for Staff

· Creation of a Board member Orientation Package

ADnet Objectives for 2004

Annual objectives are derived from the ADnet goals and are related to one or more of the ADnet goals. A cross reference matrix of objectives to goals is included at Annex A.

The ADnet objectives for the year are divided into two categories:

Standing Objectives; and

Year Objectives

Standing Objectives are those which by their nature are carried out annually and are basic to the overall functionality of the organization. They do not have a readily identifiable achievement date.

Year Objectives are those which will be completed during the year and support the achievement of one or more of the ADnet goals.

Standing Objectives:

1. Manage, monitor and support the implementation of funded projects.

2. Identify sources and secure commitment of funding to ensure continuation of Information Communications and Telecommunications (ICT) community development activities; submit funding applications as appropriate.

3. Maintain and update 5 year Business Plan

4. Conduct ICT information sessions in communities within the Algoma District; develop, sponsor and present seminars to raise awareness of ICT applications

5. Implement corporate communications and marketing plans.

6. Participate in community and regional ICT activities.

7. Improve operational and administrative efficiency.

8. Monitor advances in technology and work with members and partners to ensure they are aware of potential operational impact to existing infostructure.

9. Conduct the ADnet Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Year Objectives:

1. Conduct a regional visioning session in each of the three the Algoma District regions: - Algoma North; Algoma Central; and Algoma East.

2. Prepare and publish a five year ADnet business plan.

3. Establish an ADnet staff presence in the Algoma North and Algoma East regions.

4. Raise the public awareness of ADnet by means of an effective Communication Plan.

5. Reconvene the ACE Group.

6. Review government ICT mandates.

7. Finalize ongoing projects that have a 2004 completion date.

8. Conduct membership satisfaction survey.

9. Train staff in Community Economic development processes.

10. Update BoD member orientation package.

Updated 29 Jun 04