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Getting ready for the new 2024-28 Strategy - Tell us what you think
Paula Mckenna • 28 July 2022
... and you could win a year's free membership!
As we come towards the end of our current strategy (2019-23), it is time to reflect on what went well, what we could have done better and how the situation has changed (and what we might need to focus on going forward). Canoe Wales is starting to develop it's new 2024-28 strategy and we would like to know what you, our community, thinks.
During 2022, we are consulting on the next strategy for 2024-28. We expect to launch the strategy in early 2023. This is not only important for building the plan but it is incredibly important for improving the services we offer. We would really appreciate it if you could take just 10 minutes to fill out this year’s survey.
As a special thank you, one lucky respondent can win a year’s free Canoe Wales membership and 4 runners up will receive other Canoe Wales Goodies. The survey and prize draw will be open for responses until 5pm on 31st August 2022.
Canoe Wales continually surveys it's members. The results of our last member consultation can be found here - Survey Results 2022
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Why do we need a new strategy and who is it for?
A governing body like Canoe Wales has many competing demands on it's resources. To be successful, we need to effectively understand how best to deploy our resources and focus on the areas which will best support and grow paddling over the next few years.
We also work collaboratively with members, clubs, providers, commercial centres, charities, government agencies and other organisations. Our strategy will help communicate to other organisations our focus and how they can best collaborate and partner with us.
As ever, we know there is more we can do but we would really like to hear from you! We really do listen to your feedback, and we will make every effort to ensure your needs are met.
So, now is your chance – and we look forward to reading your responses!
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