Future Directions

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Future Directions

• Icelandic National League
• of North America
• Edmonton, Alberta
• May 2, 2003

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Future Directions Start Up

• Review Commissioned by Membership during
  Minneapolis Convention, April 2002
• Intent to Consult with all Chapters and
  Affiliates
• Established a Process

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Focus of the Enquiry

• Mission
• Chapter Goals
• Role of INL Central
• Activities
• Structure
• Relationship to Other Organizations
• Funding

4
Sources of Input

• Future Directions Committee
• Task Force Table Officers
• Goðar Committee
• Steering Committee
• Working Group
• Communications

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Consultations

• Widespread Consultation
• Inclusive
• Direct
• Face to Face
• Met with all 24 Major Chapters
• Telephone Contact
• INL Iceland

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Mission of the INL NA

• Maintain, preserve and promote Icelandic Culture
  and Heritage in North America as part of the
  cultural fabric of North America.
• Endorsed

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Chapters Goals

• Provide Social Contact
• Promote Icelandic Language
• Explore History
• Promote Icelandic Culture
• Promote Education
• Strengthen Bonds with Iceland
• Promote Ties with Chapters and Affiliates

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Role of the INL Central

• Leadership
• Administration
• Resources
• Coordination
• Materials
• Communications
• Switchboard
• Glue

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Traditional Activities

• International Visits Program
• Conventions
• Saga Distribution
• Travel Assistance - Great Canadian Travel Company
• Snorri

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Traditional Activities (continued)

• Teacher Exchange
• House Exchange
• VIP Fundraising
• Language Camps
• Web Site

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Proposed New Activities

• Coordinate Travel Theme Options to Iceland
• Promote Travel Theme Options within NA
• Develop Cultural Resource Base
• Promote Youth Camps
• Promote Communications
• Youth Delegate Convention Support

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Possible New Commercial Activities

• Cautious Approach
• Objectives Aligned with Culture GCTC
• Revenue Opportunity
• INL Not a Sales Platform
• No Distribution of Membership List
• Voluntary Cultural Social Not Commercial

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Structure of the INL-NA

• Preferred Structure is one INL of North
  America with Chapters as Members
• Table Officer Term of One Year
• INL-Iceland Stand Alone
• Rotating Chairmanship

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Electronic INL

• Overcome Geography
• Cost Savings
• Broaden Table Officer Base and Participation
• Technology Available

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Relationships

• Icelandic Government
• Lögberg-Heimskringla
• Morgunblaðið
• Festival Committee
• Snorri
• Museum
• Canada Iceland Foundation

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Relationships Options

• Continue Traditional
• Interlocking Directorships
• Unique Association
• Switchboard

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Current Funding

• Core Costs 18,000
• Membership Fees 2.50 generates 5000
• Donations 1000
• Estates
• Charitable Status
• Calendar Revenue 1500 net
• Reserves

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Present Funding Continued

• Government Grants
• Core Grant
• Cultural/Commercial Finders/ Administration Fees
• Phone Expenses

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What We Heard

• Continue Operations
• Define the Product
• Expand Activities
• Encourage Youth Participation
• Improve Communications

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What We Heard (continued)

• Harness Technology
• Facilitate Direct Contact
• Provide Program Support to Chapters
• Marshall Resources
• Review Finances

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THE NEW INL

• Traditional Activities - Plus
• - Youth Delegates
• - Youth Camps
• - Convention Rotation
• - Support International Visits
• - Risk Management

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THE NEW INL

• Administrative Support
• Historic Markers
• Writers Workshops
• Volunteer Organization
• Administrative Support
• Revitalize Communications
• Direct Contact Chapters and INL Central

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Performa Budget - Expenses

• Office Rental, Utilities, Supplies 4,500
  
• Printing 1,500
• Capital Equipment Communications 2,000
• Phone and Fax 2,800
• Internet Hosting 200
• Internet Webmaster 1000
• Postage 500
• Secretary Payroll 7,000
• Advertising 1,500
• Convention Expenses
  1,000
• Executive Expenses Travel 5,000
  

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Performa Budget Expenses (continued)

• Core Costs (former page sub-total) 27,000
• Youth Delegate Sponsorship
  2,000
• Project Support
  5,000
• International Visits Support
  2,000
• Resource Library
  1,000
• Liability Insurance
  2,500
• Reserve
  9,000
• Approximate Total 48,500
  Canadian
• 
  (26,800 USA)

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Prospective Revenue Sources

• Chapter Fees 27,000
• Donations from Chapters nil
• Calendar Sales Net 20,000
• Farm/House Signs Net 1,000
• Lotteries nil
• Saga Sets Revenue nil
• Coat of Arms Sales Net 500
• Use of Reserves
  nil
• Approximate Annual Total 48,500 Canadian
• 
  ( 32,500 USA )

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Comparative Annual Expenses

• 
  Proposed Present
• Office Rental, Utilities, Supplies
  4,500 4,500
• Printing 1,500
  1,500
• Capital Equipment Communications 2,000
  nil
• Phone and Fax 2,800
  2,800
• Internet Hosting 200
  nil
• Internet Webmaster 1000
  nil
• Postage 500
  500
• Secretary Payroll 7,000
  6,000
• Advertising 1,500
  1,500
• Convention Expenses
  1,000 1,000
• Executive Expenses Travel 5,000
  nil

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Comparative Annual Expenses (continued)

• 
  Proposed Present
• Core Costs Sub-Total ( 27,000)
  ( 17,800)
• Youth Delegate Sponsorship 2,000
  nil
• Project Support
  5,000 nil
• International Visits Support 2,000
  nil
  Resource Library
  1,000
  nil
• Liability Insurance 2,500
  nil
• Reserve
  9,000 nil
• Approximate Total 48,500
  17,800

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Comparative Annual Revenues

• Proposed
  Present
• Chapter Fees 27,000
  5,000
• Donations from Chapters nil
  1,000
• Calendar Sales Net 20,000
  1,000
• Farm/House Signs Net 1,000
  500
• Lotteries nil
  1,500
• Saga Sets Revenue nil
  1,500
• Coat of Arms Sales Net 500
  500
• Use of Reserves
  nil 6,800
• Approximate Total 48,500
  17,800

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INL-NA Future Directions

• Ekki endin. Not the end.
• Ný byrjun! A new beginning!