We hope you enjoy our latest issue of The Prescott Eagle
*People Helping People for the Benefit of Prescott, WI*

Volume No I. - Fall - Winter 2010

Official Newsletter of the Prescott Wisconsin
Community Action Committee

Looking to the future . . .

On Thursday, November 4th, a number of organizations as well as concerned citizens gathered at the community meeting room at Prescott City Hall. The meeting leader was Char Magee from Prescott Insurance.

The meeting was a great first step to understanding the potential for directional changes in Prescott. Consequently, the group has put an oversight plan in place prior to the next large group meeting which should make it even more productive.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 16, 6:30-7:30 pm, Prescott High School Library

GOAL: Determine areas of energy and common interest so we can stake out our top few priorities, divide, and conquer.

WHAT SHOULD PRESCOTT CARE ABOUT BECOMING?

a) Critical: It's important to Prescott's health

b) Affects the whole community, not just a narrow slice

c) Reflects the values you think Prescott should have

d) Enhances quality of life for the community

PRESCOTT Strenghts, Weeknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT):

Strengths: Schools, safety, location, people, river, history, diversity of age, friendly, teams, momentum, marketing skills, civic organizations, existing business, visitors, grant history, paper	Weaknesses: Fragmented population, not enough local shopping, no community center,high taxes, no senior center, school facilities, downtown shopping options, lack of local media, paper
Opportunities: Leverage technology and communication expertise, promote "shop local," develop business park, maximize our tourism offering, lobbying at state level, developing business	Threats: Twin Cities/location, property taxes, illegal/rude motorcycles, schedules/priorities/time, education funding, school facilities, legislature, Twin Cities media