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How about Dec 27th?​

On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 1:26 PM, Hallie Biden <halliebiden@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ok, I understand. I will be there.
> thanks ​
>
> On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 1:24 PM, Joshua Alcorn <jmalcorn@me.com> wrote:
>
>> I understand the timing stinks. I just think there's a lot we need to do
>> once this planning process is completed - not just programming and funding,
>> but requests for our time and B's name on things. We've held off on a
>> number of things and delaying until after the new year means there'll be a
>> few weeks where Patty's on board and we've got no primary goals.
>> Frankly I wish we could do this in the next week, but Lyndon and Patty
>> are both away and they've got the best chops re: programming.
>>
>> /ja
>> 302-598-1885 (cell)
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone, which is responsible for any typos.
>>
>> On Dec 1, 2015, at 1:14 PM, Hallie Biden <halliebiden@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> ​Anyway we could do this after Christmas? Seems like a long day with a
>> lot going so close to the holidays.
>> thoughts?
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 11:22 AM, Joshua Alcorn <jmalcorn@me.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Actually I meant Tuesday the 22nd works best for Wil, unless we started
>>> at 12 and went to 6.
>>>
>>> /ja
>>> 302-598-1885 (cell)
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone, which is responsible for any typos.
>>>
>>> On Dec 1, 2015, at 10:28 AM, Joshua Alcorn <jmalcorn@me.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hallie, Hunter, Ashley - looks like Monday, December 21 works best for
>>> Wil - can you guys be available that day from 10 am to about 4 pm at the
>>> latest? Thanks,
>>> Josh
>>>
>>> Josh Alcorn
>>> 302-598-1885
>>> jmalcorn@me.com
>>>
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>
>>> *From: *Wil Sherk <wsherk@delcf.org>
>>> *Subject: **Re: Beau Biden Foundation*
>>> *Date: *December 1, 2015 at 7:49:41 AM EST
>>> *To: *Joshua Alcorn <jmalcorn@me.com>
>>>
>>> Josh,
>>> Can we talk today? I’m best best between 11 and 2:00.
>>>
>>> I am available to meet on the 21st but none of the other options.
>>>
>>> We will need a minimum of 4 - 6 hours, depending on how many people are
>>> involved. In my experience starting early in the day when people are fresh
>>> produces a livelier and more useful process. Starting at 4:00 runs into
>>> most people’s dinner hour, which requires a break and can produce an energy
>>> lag.
>>>
>>> It may be difficult to complete the plan by 12/31; it depends on what
>>> the work session produces, the availability of the other participants in
>>> detail planning, and the time I have during the holidays.
>>>
>>> I’ll be downtown on Thursday for a few meetings; can we sign the
>>> agreement then?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>> *Wil*
>>> __________________________________
>>>
>>> Wilfred B. Sherk
>>> President
>>> *Delaware Grantmakers Association*
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Nov 30, 2015, at 7:51 PM, Joshua Alcorn <jmalcorn@me.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello friends, I wanted to get us all on the same chain so we can
>>> schedule a day for our strategic planning meeting. Thank you Lyndon
>>> (interim CEO of Darkness to Light) and Michelle (COO of NCMEC) for agreeing
>>> to help us through this process.
>>>
>>> It would be great if we could get this done in December. I know folks
>>> have a ton of things going on, but it would be great for us to have this
>>> session so Wil Sherk (President of the Delaware Grantmakers Association and
>>> the consultant helping us, cc’d here) can have the draft plan done by
>>> January 1, when Patty becomes officially our ED.
>>>
>>> I’ve spoken with a few of you, so at least we can narrow the dates down
>>> a bit. How do these dates look for folks:
>>>
>>> Saturday, December 19 10 am - 4 pm
>>> Monday, December 21 10 am - 4 pm
>>> Tuesday, December 22 10 am - 4 pm
>>>
>>> I’m happy to meet on Sunday the 20th, but that’s a family day for most
>>> folks I suspect.
>>>
>>> Ideally, we’d all be able to be together in Wilmington. Although we
>>> could have folks on the phone if necessary. Lyndon and Michelle, there may
>>> be portions of this meeting less relevant to your expertise, but we’d love
>>> to have you for the full time if you’re able.
>>>
>>> The main purpose of this session will be to create a 2-3 year strategic
>>> plan. To that end, these will be our areas of focus:
>>>
>>> Vision
>>> The great purpose of the foundation, an ideal state, sometimes called a
>>> big, hairy, audacious goal.
>>>
>>> Mission
>>> A brief description of what the foundation does; what the board will
>>> hold itself accountable to.
>>>
>>> Environmental Scan
>>> A survey of what is known about the environment in which the foundation
>>> will operate to identify challenges will it face and opportunities it may
>>> choose to seize.
>>>
>>> Strategic Goals
>>> The results the foundation is committed to achieving over the course of
>>> three-to-five years; the “what,” of its work.
>>>
>>> Outcomes/Success Measures
>>> The measurements, quantitative and qualitative, that describe the
>>> changes the foundation intends to bring about through its efforts.
>>> One or more measures will be associated with each goal.
>>>
>>> Strategic Plan
>>> The paths along which the foundation will apply resources to achieve its
>>> goals; the “how,” of its work. The plan may address organization structure
>>> and governance considerations.
>>>
>>> Please let me know if one of these times work best for you. I’m
>>> incredibly excited to go through this process with all of you. We will do
>>> great things - of that I’m confident.
>>>
>>> Talk to you all very soon.
>>> /ja
>>>
>>> Josh Alcorn
>>> 302-598-1885
>>> jmalcorn@me.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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