June 15, 2009 - District of Mission
June 15, 2009 - District of Mission
June 15, 2009 - District of Mission
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The purpose <strong>of</strong> this committee is to identify the community need for Detox facilities and<br />
advocate for the development <strong>of</strong> appropriate community based facilities and programs for the<br />
treatment <strong>of</strong> substance abuse.<br />
I believe there is value in combining the previously separate priorities <strong>of</strong> Outreach and Detox in<br />
to one category. Both <strong>of</strong> these topic areas are very diverse to tackle on a community level. Issues<br />
related to outreach are at risk <strong>of</strong> overlap with <strong>Mission</strong> Community Services. New definitions,<br />
terms <strong>of</strong> reference and direction are needed as well as new subcommittee member representation.<br />
The concept <strong>of</strong> a merger between these two priority areas is a topic that has been touched on in a<br />
previous social development meeting and will be discussed further as the social development<br />
plan and the present direction for the Social Development Commission is developed.<br />
Community Schools<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> this sub committee is to initiate and support dialogue and actions to better utilize<br />
schools to strengthen neighborhood connections. Although this group has not met for many<br />
months, efforts will be made to reunite this group and reestablish leadership, new priorities and<br />
additional group membership.<br />
Parks and Recreation has been involved in a one month Strong Start summer program focusing<br />
on Kindergarten readiness. There is community support and engagement with the Literacy Bus<br />
Program aimed at travelling to rural communities and providing a library service on wheels as<br />
well as books specifically aimed at increasing literacy skills in children. Thus, this will be the<br />
first focus <strong>of</strong> the re-establishing community schools sub committee.<br />
3rd Spaces<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> this sub committee is to promote awareness <strong>of</strong> the value <strong>of</strong> social interaction and<br />
belonging in settings outside <strong>of</strong> the home or workplace / school and set about creating them.<br />
A terms <strong>of</strong> reference is currently being created for this sub committee so that new strategic<br />
direction can take shape for <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Transportation<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> this sub committee is to improve transportation accessibility for all citizens.<br />
Again, a Terms <strong>of</strong> Reference document is being created for this sub committee to establish<br />
current priorities. This sub-committee is not currently active.<br />
P.O. Box 20, 8645 Stave Lake Street, <strong>Mission</strong>, B.C. V2V 4L9<br />
Phone (604) 820.3752 Fax (604) 826.1363 & (604) 820-37<strong>15</strong> Web Site: www.city.mission.bc.ca E-mail: khargreaves@mission.ca
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