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Strategic Plan

MISSION :

The mission of the Kachemak Nordic Ski Club (KNSC) is to promote and encourage Nordic skiing in the Kachemak Bay area.

VISION:

The Kachemak Nordic Ski Club will develop and maintain a local accessible, inter-connected system of ski trails including the areas of Baycrest, McNeil/Eveline, and Lookout. The trails will be for non-motorized use, some trails may be appropriate for multi season use. The Club will develop a broad based community support and provide ski education, events, outreach, and work with other trail groups, and stakeholders. KNSC will maintain trail equipment, e.g. snow machines, timing equipment. The club will insure sustained financial stability to adequately meet the needs of the skiing community in the Kachemak Bay area.

STRATEGIC GOAL #1:

To maintain, enhance and develop sustainable administrative, financial and land use agreement processes.

Objectives:

A. To develop and sustain the administrative functions of KNSC.

1. Ensure a viable, diverse, and active board of directors

2. Establish committees including: Grants, Fundraising, Events / Calendar, Equipment, Outreach, Land Use

3. Plan for & implement a paid staff position.

B. To develop a secure, sustainable financial structure that will include:

1. Development of current yearly budget that accurately reflects club needs and plan for an annual financial review.

2. Research grant opportunities

3. Develop fundraising plan that will encompass: Membership, Business Donations, Grants, Events, and other fundraising options including membership Pins.

C. To develop sustainable land use agreements, policy and plans.

1. Develop area use plans for: 1) Baycrest, 2) McNeil/Eveline, 3)Lookout and 4) an interconnecting corridor. Plans will include not be limited to:

  • Needs assessment
  • Parking
  • Trailhead / Stadium
  • Both existing and potential trails
  • Ownership abstract
  • Facilities including sheds, legal trail status, outhouse
  • Maps including topography
  • Neighborhood and public processes

2. Formalize land use agreements.

  • Locate, update, produce, secure, and formalize land use agreements for each ski trail system and interconnection.

3. Identify needs:

  • Identify land available for future trail use
  • Prioritize land use for funding opportunities.
  • Review & update as necessary Master Plan for each use area.

STRATEGIC GOAL #2

To develop and maintain inter-connected ski trail systems in the KachemakBay Area.

Objectives:

A. Assure an adequate system of ski trails:

1. Areas will include Baycrest, McNeil/Eveline, Lookout and future trails

2. Perform annual maintenance / assessment for each area

3. Identify and complete improvements / developments including lighting, signage, etc.

4. Perform layout, design and construction of new trails

5. Continue development of trailheads including: Parking, Signs, Sheds, Outhouses, Stadium, Lighting, Bridges, etc.

6. KNSC will support development opportunities for back country ski areas.

B. Acquire and Maintain equipment by:

1. Yearly inventory assessment & needs for both summer and winter

2. Identify yearly upgrades

3. Develop a replacement plan for equipment

4. Upgrade and Acquire (buy, rent, in-kind) equipment

5. Develop a training / use policy for equipment including safety measures; how to, who, when, where, etc.

6. Identify and complete event specific needs including timing equipment, bamboo bibs, fencing, signs, etc.

STRATEGIC GOAL #3

To develop and expand community programs; to network with other organizations related to outdoor recreation in the KachemakBay area.

Objectives:

A. To foster Public Relations and Increase Membership

1. Network with other agencies and organizations

2. Increase membership

3. Increase club visibility.

B. To create, expand and maintain Nordic Ski Programs in the Kachemak Bay Area

1. Expand public education & outreach programs

2. Maintain & increase education programs, e.g. Jr. Nordic, Avalanche Safety

3. Provide & expand public events.