RTAM STRATEGIC PLAN 2017

Mission Statement (2014)

The mission of the Retired Teachers’ Association of Manitoba (RTAM) is to serve and advocate for all retired teachers.

Vision Statement (2014)

The vision of The Retired Teachers’ Association of Manitoba (RTAM) is the economic well-being of retired teachers through appropriate member services and strong partner relationships.

Values and Principles (2014)

The Retired Teachers’ Association of Manitoba (RTAM) values belief in mutual respect, diversity of opinion, tolerance of different viewpoints, integrity and transparency while working collaboratively towards a common goal.

PREAMBLE

In recent years, RTAM has worked toward formulating long range planning keeping in mind the development of a Strategic Plan intended to strengthen and focus the organization. An Ad Hoc Strategic Planning Committee was appointed in 2016-2017 with a mandate to develop an RTAM Strategic Plan, utilizing and building upon work that had been previously accomplished.

The RTAM Strategic Plan 2017 was adopted by the RTAM Board in June 2017. There are five pillars within Strategic Plan 2017: Advocacy, Communication, Governance, Member Services and Wellness. Strategic Plan 2017 is intended to guide the actions of the Board, direct resources and provide guidance to Committee work. As a living document, the Plan can be up-dated to reflect evolving needs and priorities of the organization.

The adoption of a strategic plan provides the structure to link the budgets and expenditures for committee projects to Strategic Plan 2017. This process gives the Board the ability to align funding priorities with strategic planning priorities as Committees develop their plans and initiatives and will improve fiscal accountability.

1. Advocacy

1.1 Goal: To build/strengthen better government relations. 1.2 Goal: To build/strengthen better MTS relations.

2. Communication

2.1 Goal: To improve KIT magazine. 2.2 Goal: To improve the website. 2.3 Goal: To facilitate new member participation on RTAM committees.

3. Governance

3.1 Goal: To improve governance and meeting effectiveness. 3.2 Goal: To establish area representation reflecting the proportion of rural and urban members. 3.3 Goal: To revitalize the Board by encouraging and recruiting new Directors from across the province.

4. Member Services

4.1 Goal: To build, maintain and serve the RTAM membership. 4.2 Goal: To improve overall membership support.

5. Wellness

Goal: To improve communication and advocacy on health, wellness and economic security issues for the RTAM membership. ¡