The goal of this process is producing a revision of the existing Plan, not the development of a whole new plan—unless county citizens think that is necessary. We are particularly concerned with a revision of the strategies and benchmarks as presented in the current plan. We will also include a policy revision and a brief summary of our accomplishments to date.

Steps in revising the Benton County Cultural Plan:

September

• Develop cultural survey to be sent to the 220 cultural groups in Benton County
• Mail September 4 along with request for letters of intent for 2007/08 grants
• Post survey on BCCC web site
• Develop a second survey for the general public to be posted on BCCC web site and promoted by a press release in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, the OSU Barometer, the regional arts council's newspaper, and the Benton County Museum newsletter.
• Provide copies of individual survey to Coalition members to distribute to individuals who live in their part of the County.

November and December

• Write draft revision of the Plan from the results of our two surveys

January

• Hold public meetings in Corvallis, Philomath, and south Benton County for comment on plan revisions

February

• Present a draft revised plan to the Coalition for recommendations and approval
• Send final draft of revise plan to Oregon Cultural Trust by Feb. 28, 2008

March

• Revise plan to respond to OCT critique

April

• Present the final revised plan to Coalition for approval

May

• Submit the final revised plan to OCT by May 1, 2008

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