MVIFS Key Goals and Objectives (2024–2025)

Membership

• Maintain membership level of 90–110 members
• Identify inactive members and take action to increase their involvement
• Assign new member sponsors to help new members get oriented during the first several months
• Develop a tutorial package for new members to train them on the MVIFS website and the App

Events & Programs

• Plan & schedule at least 1 Dine Around & 1 program event per month
• Set up events for website registration at least 6 months before the event
• Consider special annual or bi-annual events (Barge Trip to France, Bourbon Trail, etc.)
• Monitor and manage event costs to stay on budget
• Post pictures and event write-ups on the website to attract new members

Farm to Table

• Continue to emphasize and focus on Farm to Table related projects
• Provide financial, expertise and consulting support for Oakview Elementary School
• Identify if grants are needed to support Farm to Table initiatives

Administrative

• Manage website & Facebook; maintain data currency
• Manage financial arrangements with banks and payment processors
• Maintain insurance requirements; review annually
• Conduct Board elections every 2 years; review By-Laws every 5 years (next: 2026)