The Team Roster

Core Team

Meck Playbook was guided by a Core Team of Department staff who met regularly to provide data, guide the trajectory of the plan, organize community engagement and outreach, and organize implementation steps.

Steering Committee

A Steering Committee met six times during the planning process to steer the project at significant milestones. The Committee was composed of members from Mecklenburg County Asset and Facilities Management, Mecklenburg Park & Rec employees, managers, and specialists, and some members of the Park and Recreation Commission. The group reviewed deliverables throughout the process, such as plan documents and early branding efforts.

Stakeholder Committee

The Stakeholder Committee included various community participants from across Mecklenburg County. This group participated in public workshops, while also meeting three additional times. They served as guides and provided invaluable insight from various community perspectives. It included representatives from schools, libraries, public transportation, public safety, local municipalities, and other partners.

Park and Recreation Commission and All Advisory Councils

The Mecklenburg Park & Rececreation Commission (PRC) and its Advisory Councils provided strategic guidance throughout the Meck Playbook process. The consultant team kicked off the process with the PRC, and the core team shared regular updates with the PRC to ensure the goals of the plan aligned with those of the commission. Several PRC members also engaged in focus group conversations, served as ambassadors to the plan effort through the Steering Committee, and participated in a vision brainstorm with all advisory committees midway through the process.

Focus Groups

Focus groups met twice during the process. These interest-based affinity groups were composed of topical experts at all levels who served as resources during the initial inventory and discovery phase and provided information to guide strategy and recommendation development. They provided commentary on specific issues and opportunities and were organized by topic: (see page 192-194)

• Nature Preserves and Natural Resources

• Parks and Park Operations • Greenways and Trails • Municipalities (Towns and City) • Community Organizations - Seniors,

Therapeutic Recreation, Programs,

Cooperative Extension • Recreation - Aquatics, Athletics, Fitness, Golf • Public Interface / Image

1.15 Core Team touring parks in Mecklenburg County. 1.16 Steering Committee Meeting.

1.17 Focus Group Meeting.