VISION 2020 Image Vision Force

August 22, 2000

Time 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Attendance: Michele Allen, Scott Begin, Kelly Boston, Morgan Clayton, Peggy Dewane-Pope, Jim Foss, Julie Giuntoli, Della Hodson, Danielle McKinney, Debbie Moreno, Vince Zaragoza and Barry Zoeller
Absent: John Meroski, Paul Pavletich and Bob Price

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Call to order / The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m. by Michele Allen. / None
1. Welcome and Introductions / Participants introduced themselves. Kelly joined our group. / None
2. Overview of Image Vision / The list containing the Vision for Greater Bakersfield was reviewed and “family oriented” and “businesses promote” were added as noted in list below.
*A community that will have a positive perception of itself
*A community where residents will be able to articulate at least three reasons Bakersfield is a great place to live
*A community where residents will share positive information about Bakersfield with others
*A community that will be identified as a positive, contributing community in California
*A community that will be seen as a destination city for business and tourism based on reputation
*A community whose visual beauty at entrance and exit points and every area in between reflects the pride of the citizens and attracts newcomers
*A community that will be seen as a family-oriented place to live *A community where businesses promote Bakersfield as a great place to live, work and do business / Two topics added to Image Vision
3. Image Vision
/ Potential ways to fulfill our Vision were developed through brainstorming and then discussed individually by the group. / Danielle and Michele will combine and send to members for review

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4.  Organizations working on Bakersfield’s image / The group reviewed the organizations. Members are responsible for contacting their assigned organization for an update on their image activity. Michele will design the question format and have Peggy send out. / Individuals contact organizations as assigned and return to Peggy Dewane-Pope by 8/27/00.