Long Term Strategic Plan

Mission

Create an environment for our members and the game to thrive.

Vision

To be a forward-thinking association, focusing on first-class programs, to advance our members, our communities and the game of golf in Southern Ohio, while honoring the history and values the game teaches.

Drive to deliver exceptional member value

Strategy	Tactic
Deliver best in-class programs	Deliver education with industry leading professionals, in-person and virtually Elevate our tournament offerings, focusing on our core and lapsed members Create impactful, engaging membership meetings while focusing on networking
Foster and welcome the next generation of golf professionals	Actively engage with our new members, associates and PGM students Make a direct, in-person connection with the membership Create on ramps for people interested in joining the association
Present our members as leaders in the industry	Promote our members and their impact in the community Engage other associations and the industry as a whole to advance the game of golf
Use the PGA brand to the best of our abilities	Leverage the success of national programs and initiatives Align with the three career paths, understanding that our members are all unique

Drive to move the organization forward as one

Strategy	Tactic
Update our governance structure to meet our organizational needs	Develop a new, direct, mission and vision Evaluate the structure of our chapters, committees and board of directors
Foster an informed, engaged Board of Directors	Host annual Leadership meeting to include Officers, Board and Committee Members, to create alignment and establish a clear direction for each committee Create a dynamic on-boarding process for all leadership Develop technology to engage leadership
Develop our leadership	Host professional development programs for Section leadership
Create engaging communication	Ask for feedback on a regular basis, ensuring we stay up to date with our members

Drive to make a significant impact in our communities

Strategy	Tactic
Evaluate and develop programs	Refine our programs to meet the needs of the groups they serve Create a scholarship program geared towards our SOPGA member families and those influenced by our programs
Create a sustainable funding model	Continue hosting and refining fundraising events (Pro Am and Birdie Bash) Create an annual giving campaign and estate planning options Work towards creating an endowment for PGA REACH Southern Ohio
Create an effective leadership structure	Redefine a five-person group of managing directors Recruit a diverse annual “class” of trustees to serve a five-year term as a Trustee.
Support those that support the game	Engage with and support other golf specific programs Partner with organizations, when it makes sense, on mutually beneficial programs