Tools – Steering Committee

To be completed and submitted after each meeting of the Steering Committee.  Demonstrates a commitment by the community to provide direction and support to the CSRC, as well as, overall management of the NC&SRCP.

Complete the Steering Committee Activity Form Online by following the link below.

Terms on which the Steering Committee agrees to function.  To ensure meaningful community member input into programs coordinated and facilitated by the Community & School Recreation Coordinator (CSRC); to provide local management and ownership of community-based sport, culture & recreation programs.

Sample meeting agenda content for an average Steering Committee Meeting.

CSRCs are responsible to provide their Steering Committees with quality information that allows them to provide feedback and input into the programs and services provided.  At a minimum the following information should be compiled and shared at each meeting.

A checklist to gain a better understanding of the unique contributions members of your Steering Committee can make.

To be a success a program must be of interest and need to the community. To determine this, the recreation coordinator must know his/her community—who’s in it, what programs and resources exist and what people want. Start by collecting all the information and then review the results to clearly understand the need.

The most common issue amongst communities participating in the Northern Community & School Recreation Coordinator Program is the difficulty experienced in developing and sustaining an effective Steering Committee. While there can be barriers that prevent a Steering Committee from working, there are also many examples of Steering Committees that do work and have done some AMAZING things.

Best practices and tips for how to host successful and efficient Steering Committee Meetings.

When first establishing or rejuvenating a local Steering Committee, it may help to review the individual assets of the people and leaders in your community. Consider the following questions to assist you in identifying a community champion from your community’s perspective.

A self guided checklist for Steering Committees to monitor their effectiveness of fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of the committee.

A closer look at CSRC roles and how the Steering Committee can provide direction and support so the coordinator to successfully fulfill those roles.