SYC is currently examining questions like:

• where do we want to be in 5 years_
• where are we most effective_
• how could we change to become more effective_
• how do we get more diversity within the coalition_
• what is currently the strength of the coalition_
• why do people get involved with SYC_
• what gets people active_
• where do our members think we need to improve_
• how can we access more money that isn't corporate, or government based_
• and so on...

These questions come from the SYC Visioning Committee, but we are asking people far and wide what you think. Would you like to speak with us about the SYC vision_ Or would you like to become part of our visioning committee_ If so.

The Vision Committee has been busy doing research in order to best guide our decisions. Chack out our much recommended booklist!

Our 5 year vision

This vision was born out of the 2000 Excomm Retreat. This is only the beginnign of the vision...

• increased and more diverse membership (and ExComm)
• more aboriginal youth
• more rural rep's
• incorporate more people not in the 'environmental' movement
• make the syc a safe place for members
• get into root issues
• focus in on solutions and implement them, beproactive
• need many different activist roles
• play up our education role
• financial stability
• provision of guide, resources and systematic steps for new/learning activists to take
• get an office that represents syc philosophy - will this mean a separate space from SCC_
• recognizing and building a creative space
• walk our talk - create a space for practicing alternative lifestyles
• creating a sustainable environment for the NC
• being more accountable and responsible to our members and youth ingeneral
• be well-researched to build credibility
• be leaders in research, as well as partners
• have a research coordinator at national office
• long-term planning, strategizing, policy advocacy (local to global)
• increasing capacity
• be innovative and on the leading edge of campaigning, research, etc. · Influencing educators
• strive to achieve the goals that we set for ourselves (bylaws,objectives…)
• constant self-evaluation and shifting gears
• always set unattainable goals, reach for the stars, balance that withconcrete and realistic steps to get there
• raise public profile - syc as a household name
• strive towards 'sustainability,' be holistic
• work locally as much as possible - have national and regional vision, butrecognize that much great work happens on the home front
• be naked, wear nothing; syc tattoo's on everyones' butts!
• heal wounds, be responsive to communities/individuals… fosterrelationships
• be mediators
• make love, not war kids!!
• start an syc business/consulting firm to do good work and fund ourprojects
• encourage transition of associate members on to Sierra Club of Canada (SCC to commit funding or staff time to ensure this occurs in partnershipwith SYC)