Holistic Managment Framework
The PCG uses the Holistic Management Framework to set our vision or how we want to be & what we want to become. This framework guides all of our decision making:
Permaculture Calgary Guild empowers Calgarians to create positive change and resilience in their lives and communities through:
- fostering connections and collaborations
- facilitating educational opportunities, innovation, and skill share
- permaculture action, advocacy, and outreach
The Permaculture Calgary Guild Fundamental Qualities
- We are resilient as an organization
- We are professional, ethical, well organized, and unrushed
- We are positive and fun
- We have a culture based on mutual respect, open communication and diversity
- We are the hub for local permaculture knowledge and connections
- We have a healthy financial position
- We have respectful connections with members, organizations and collaborators
- We have an engaged and supported membership base
Permaculture Calgary Guild Behaviours & Systems
We must produce / create:
- Policies that guide our work; defined roles, responsibilities and active committees
- A resilient structure that does not rely on any one individual
- A culture of continual learning, adaptation, and response to feedback
- Effective regular meetings & effective decision-making
- Clear, up-to-date and easy to use people, inventory & information management systems
- Action plans that respect and balance volunteer capacity, and our ability to execute well.
- A welcoming atmosphere of positivity and fun, a safe space for sharing, exploration and growth, and a culture of safety
- Functioning, well-maintained & well-used equipment, infrastructure & website that meets our & our member’s needs
- Effective communication with members, committees and the larger community; clear written agreements for collaborations
- Multiple income streams, projects with clear budget and profitability goals, a sound financial plan.
- Nurtured relationships, networking opportunities & community collaboration
- Trust from members and broader community
- Tangible benefits for our members
Permaculture Calgary Guild Vision
We must have:
- Members, network and community practicing permaculture and making a difference in their communities.
- Board, volunteers and members committed to the Mission and Holistic Context
- Effective maintenance of all assets and financial sustainability
Bylaws
Our bylaws: Permaculture Calgary Bylaws 2011