Gold Coast Draft Action Plan for 2000

Propagation and Aspirants

Increase propagation and maintain high standards of presentation in all events
Continue with Low Key Advertising Initiative
Provide unobtrusive but effective support for people who wish to receive Knowledge

Continue scheduling special intro. and LM events supported by brochures and advertised through flyers in specific venues (L.K.A.) (e.g. libraries)
Continue to conduct special aspirant program;
Invite aspirants to participate in basic activities such as set up for events; invite solid/long term aspirants to attend planning meetings
Utilise/promote MR, video library, printed materials and websites that support propagation

Statistics;
Evaluation and fine-tuning through discussion at meetings; observation of all types of
attendance; (guests, following up guests and aspirants etc.)
Observation of enthusiasm of aspirants (from a distance)

Ongoing;
Remain aware of timeframes
that correspond to major/special/ regional aspirant events

Communication & Information Dissemination;
Inclusiveness;
Support for people who have recently received K

Improve and enhance clear communication;
Continue current approach that aims to include all who wish to participate and be kept in touch;
Be aware of keeping new PWK's in touch; and inform them of opportunities to participate

Maintain and make efficient use of address list; phone tree, email list and appropriate announcements to inform and distribute all relevant information to all who express wish to "keep in touch"
Invite to planning and update meetings; distribute information that represents the outcomes from these meetings

Observation of changes in statistics e.g. when special events have been scheduled; instructor visits
Observation of quality of meetings; outcomes achieved/effectiveness of meetings; numbers of attendees;
Observation of attendance at events and other participation

Ongoing planning and update meetings - held
regularly - (once each month)

Satellite Broadcasts

To participate in as many satellite broadcasts as can be resourced and received by the local region:
some events to be held at Amaroo, others to be received as delayed broadcast tapes for local viewing; monitor future proposals regarding home satellite dishes

Inform people of all broadcast event details and pertinent information as soon as it comes available;
Keep people updated on changes occurring as satellite broadcasts become established and adjusted as proposals evolve into reality

Continually monitor and evaluate the local ability to maintain adequate support for satellite broadcasts

Ongoing review at the regular monthly meetings;
Fully review after twelve months

Financial resources for
(1) local events
(2) screening fees
(3) satellite broadcasts
(4) instructor visits

Estimate and set minimal monthly amount needed as basis for all proposed activities to become reality while practising a realistic approach towards achieving these goals

Encourage regular sponsorship;
provide opportunity to contribute at the door to events; conduct special fund raising efforts

Regular reports and graphs from finance persons at planning and update meetings

Monthly evaluation and ongoing scrutiny;

Public Relations

Develop and improve PR skills in all people participating in local events

Arrange and conduct training sessions in PR; encourage people to practise PR skills

Observation of interactions and seek feedback from those involved

Ongoing

Proposed Initiatives:
Establish contact with out of touch PWK

Reintroduce PWK's who are out of touch with K through videos

Encourage acquaintances to make contact; draw up a list of the people who could be contacted
Encourage wide use of the video library

Observation, statistics;
Feedback by those making contact

Ongoing