[Vision2020] Full LEDC Mission Statement

[Bruce and Jean Livingston]

Jeff Harkins, one of my fellow LEDC Board members, just forwarded the full mission statement of the LEDC to me.  I post it to supplement my prior message, forwarding the LEDC Executive Director's press release about the LEDC.

Bruce Livingston

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jeff Harkins 
To: Bruce and Jean Livingston 
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 11:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] LEDC board nomination deadline -urgent


Bruce, 

Here is the Mission Statement for LEDC:


Mission Statement

The Latah Economic Development Council is dedicated to the creation and implementation of a coordinated, comprehensive program of economic development, to improve the future of Latah County in a manner compatible with local values.  LEDC focuses its efforts on business development and retention and community development.

LEDC will perform its mission of business and community development by:
 
·        creating and implementing plans and projects;
·        building strategic partnerships and working with partners to accomplish defined goals;
·        supporting and assisting programs and projects of other entities;
·        advocating actions that support EDC goals; 
·        providing resources for business growth and development;
·        participating in economic development modeling and planning; and 
·        educating the community about and facilitating discussion of economic development issues.


At 11:24 AM 3/30/2006, you wrote:

  Notice:  LEDC seeks self-nominations of candidates for new LEDC board membership.  Deadline TOMORROW, March 31, 2006.
   
  I am sorry to pass along this information with so little time for responses by interested parties, but this forum ought to be notified and I just obtained the information from the new LEDC executive director, Margaret Howlett, for posting here.  Margaret was recently hired and was not aware of past LEDC practice of notifying Vision2020 about the opportunity to apply for membership in the LEDC Board.  She sent the press release copied below, to her press list, and notice appeared in the Daily News on March 17.
   
  As explained below, a letter of interest must be submitted to Margaret Howlett, Executive Director, 121 Sweet Avenue, Moscow, Idaho 83848 by March 31, 2006.  I have copied her on this email, so that interested parties may email her their letter of interest, and her address is copied here as well: edc at moscow.com.
   
  With apologies for the short notice,
   
  Bruce Livingston
  LEDC Board member
   


  News Release<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />



  For Immediate Release







  For More Information



  Contact:  Margaret Howlett



  LEDC Executive Director



  Email:  edc at moscow.com 


  March 13, 2006

   


  LEDC Seeks Board Members


   





  Individuals who are interested in serving on the Latah Economic Development Council Board of Directors should submit a letter of application to Margaret Howlett, Executive Director, 121 Sweet Avenue, Moscow, Idaho 83848 by March 31, 2006.  Letters should include the applicants desire to serve, their skills, education and knowledge they would use to further the mission of the Organization and the reason they want to serve as a member of the Board. The Latah Economic Development Council will hold its annual Board of Directors elections on April 5, 2006.  At that time, 5 new Board Members will be elected to three year terms. 

   

  The Latah Economic Development Council's mission is to create living wage jobs in Latah County that enhance the quality of life of our communities.  Board Members are expected to become team members in this endeavor.  Board meetings take place one time per month and members are expected to participate on working committees of the Council.  
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