If you could change ONE THING about your city, town or county, what would it be? Think LEGACY!

1. The Challenge of Change“Chambers as Community Leaders”Chamber of Commerce Executives of OhioJuly 15, 2010

2. If you could change ONE THING about your city, town or county, what would it be? Think LEGACY!

3. “Brain Drain” Decreasing Population Diminishing downtown / storefronts Reduced economic development / jobs Health issues & needs Infrastructure / technology needs Lack of cultural, arts, recreational & social outlets for residents & tourists Some Common Community Issues:

4. Where could your community be in 1 year, 5 years or 10 years with your help?

5. "If You Don't Know Where You Are Going, You Might End up Someplace Else." —Yogi Berra former Yankee Hall of Fame catcher

6. How can we make your community a WinningCommunity?

7. “We Build Communities!” Jim Dittoe – Community Coach Work with Cities, Towns & Counties Address Issues of Growth & Progress Involve the Whole Community 90-Day Community Vision & Action Planning Process Leading to Certification About Winning Communities

8. Community Bankers Association of Illinois & Indiana Association of Counties Endorsements Provides “Certified Winning Community” awards for cities, towns & counties Indiana Football Coaches Association Provides “Touchdown Award” for leadership by a community Indiana University Football Coach Bill Lynch made the first such award to Kokomo-Howard County Other partners in the works Team Affiliations:

9. “Just as a winning team needs a good game plan to succeed, I believe that communities need goals, objectives & an action plan to beat the competition." —Bill Lynch Indiana University Football Coach

10. The Nine C's of a Winning Community

11. Examples of Winning Communities…

12. Population: 2,000 Already a strong community Many initiatives in place but no consolidated effort Needed long-term plan that involved all organizations Tremont, Illinois: Before

13. New community website, brochure & marketing video Tiber Creek area improvement project ($133,000+ raised) – providing new walking trails & connection to park Economic development committee & 501c3 org are following up with initiatives outlined in the vision plan Tremont, Illinois: After

14. A Community without strong direction Historically GM & Chrysler Community Issues included “brain drain”, education, population growth, poor image “Uncoordinated energies” Leaders said, “enough is enough!” Kokomo, Indiana: Before

15. New community vision & action plan Received Certified Winning Community designation from Association of Indiana Counties & Touchdown Award from Indiana Football Coaches Association Positive publicity for city Series of community summits New city website New jobs /industry (Chrysler – $300 Million) Kokomo, Indiana: Now

16. The vivid, imaginative, creative concept that gives power to people (the community) to act & to achieve what they desire. What is Vision?

17. Community Vision Plan= Game Plan for Success

18. Community = A Team of People, not Organizations

19. The Role of Leaders The Responsibility of Leaders The Right of Leaders Three R’s of Leadership:

20. Who is the most important person on a football team? Who is the most important person on a baseball team? Who is the most important person at a basketball game? What do these three people have in common? Questions:

21. Why Should You Get Involved? Challenge YOURSELF! LEGACY!

22. The challenge of change in our communities needs strong & bold leadership. You show leadership skills in your business, organizational or family life. Opportunity to lead positive change in your community through the Winning Communities process. Leadership:

23. Develop leadership skills in all citizens Utilize the multi-faceted talents of our citizens: Information gathering Technical expertise Analytical skills Creative / presentation abilities Enthusiasm and hope for the future Develop a Strategic Vision/Action Plan for & with their communities. Rally community to action so the implementation of the Vision/ Action Plan can make a difference. Program Objectives:

24. Winning Communities Process: 90 Days 13-Steps Completed Vision & Action Plan Community Signs Declaration of Commitment Follow-up Implementation Certified Winning Community designation with progress

25. Research & Surveying of Citizens Marketing / Public Relations to Encourage Attendance & Community Involvement Event Planning / Logistics Coordination for Community Meetings Writing & Graphic Design / Audiovisual for Vision/Action Plan Development & Presentations Assist with Researching Grant Opportunities for Community Projects Potential Student / Citizen Involvement:

26. What is the significance of this number? 1440

27. Help your Community become a Winning Community! Your Role as Leaders:

28. Take Action! Convening other Community Leaders for a Kick-off Meeting Scheduling the First Community Session Promoting to General Public and Media What are you doing with your 1440? The Next Step:

29. Thank you! Jim Dittoe, Community Coach (317) 402-0524 jim@winningcommunities.com www.WinningCommunities.com Get your copy of the book today,or order at: www.90DaystoaWinningCommunity.com