MACC Ride Sharing Transportation Survey
In response to concerns within Morningside about the loss of weekend transit service, the Morningside Area Community Council (MACC) is trying to understand what the real needs are for neighbors who do not have access to weekend transportation. Through this survey, we hope to know what types of trips are taken and needed, where people are going, and whether they would support a service – for a small fee – that connects them to transit in Highland Park or at the Busway. Please note that MACC is not currently undertaking any ride sharing program, but is trying to gauge the demand for such a program if it did decide to start one.
Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey, and also, please share it with your neighbors. It will better help MACC determine what kind of a ride sharing solution, if any, can be found. Also, we have paper copies if you would like to share those with others or would prefer one yourself. Please contact us for paper copies. Thanking you in advance for your time.
Regards,
Chris Sandvig,
Secretary of MACC
Morningside Strategic Planning Retreat
Developing a good game plan is a key to any successful team. Recognizing your challenges, building from your strengths and using your resources wisely are critical components to such a plan.
On January 14th from 9am-2pm in the St. Raphael School Multipurpose Room (1154 Chislett Street), MACC will hosted its fifth annual open strategic planning session. Attendees will identify past successes and areas where improvements are needed and will begin to chart a course to tackle these challenges. We hope you can join us as we continue to support and shape our neighborhood.
What Will 2011 Bring? You Decide.
Dear Neighbors,
Developing a good game plan is a key to any successful team. Recognizing your challenges, building from your strengths and using your resources wisely are critical components to such a plan.
On January 8th, MACC hosted its fourth annual strategic planning session. Attendees took the opportunity to recognize achievements over the last year, things like developing the communications and membership plan, installing new welcome signs and working with our neighbors in Stanton Heights to preserve over forty acres of wooded hillside by implementing the creation of the Allegheny Greenway. While it’s fun to think about the positives, attendees also identified areas where improvements are needed and began to chart a course to tackle these challenges.
Participants separated into two groups. Group one focused on building on success in the business district. Meanwhile, group two concentrated on connecting residents through events and activities. Both teams developed creative ideas and action plans to achieve their identified goals.
Please take a look at the MACC Strategic Plan. Let us know if you have any suggestions or issues that you would like to include. If you see something of interest and would like to lend a hand please contact us. As playwright John Heywood said, “Many hands make light the work.” Here is to a successful 2011.
Grant Ervin
MACC President
MACC Strategic Plan 2011
The 2011 MACC Strategic Planning Retreat was well attended and the level of participation lead to some great discussions on the past year’s challenges and achievements, and the goals and objectives for MACC in the coming year. Areas of focus for 2011 will include Events, Communication, the Business District and Transportation. Please review the MACC Strategic Plan 2011 draft for more details.
Strategic Planning Retreat
The annual MACC Strategic Planning Retreat is Saturday, January 8th, from 10am-2pm at the St. Raphael’s Multipurpose Room. The retreat is open to all and we welcome creative participation from our community and stakeholders. Coffee will be provided and pizza will be ordered for lunch lunch. Snacks and goodies are encouraged 
Agenda
- Welcome and Introductions
- Framing the Day
- Setting the Community in Context – Council Patrick Dowd
- Review of 2010 Accomplishments
- Setting Goals, Developing Priorities, Identifying Activities, Assigning Responsibilities
- Spreading the Word: Print and Electronic Newsletter Calendar and Social Media Guide
- Building a Budget
- Fundraising Goals and Opportunities
MACC always needs volunteers to help with a variety of projects, from event planning to mailings, and gardening to painting. Let us know what you'd like to help with!