Mission Study
Feb 1, 2009

What is happening within our community?
Growth
More commuting
Aging
Possible future computer chip manufacturing in Luther Forest/Malta
How do we position ourselves for growth?
Visit people new to community
Follow-up visits to people who have visited our church
Promote our musical groups
What communities do we draw from and can serve?
Greenwich
Easton
Jackson
Schagticoke
Cambridge
East Greenwich
Argyle
Salem
Cossayuna
Hebron
Schuylerville

How would you describe population changes in the last 5 years?
Fluctuating school enrollment
New houses
Otherwise, growth isn't very visible - Doesn't translate into larger "community"

What evidence do you base your intuitions on? (and how can you respond?)
More traffic >--> Put up more roadside signs
Construction outside town >--> promote through seasonal advertising
School enrollment increases >--> more press coverage

Who in our community can offer more information about the community?
Washington County Planning Dept. - Fort Edward
Chamber of Commerce
Town Clerk
Town Supervisor

List ways we have tried to deal with a changing population.
Newsletter
Website
Family Resource Fund - Classes (Need more people to provide refreshments)
Garage sales - high visibility in community
Whipple City Days booth
Band
Hand Bell Choir
Sound Ministry