Goal 1:
Stewardship of Resources—Lissa Gibbs and Ivy Schwartz, Co-Chairs
• Encourage sensitive area planning
• Promote sustainable living in the Tucson Mountains and foothills
• Proactively help define a permanent and sustainable water resources policy for the Tucson region
• Support Pima County’s Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan
• Promote the use of the Santa Cruz River corridor for flora and fauna preservation and a wildlife corridor
• Preserve neighborhood integrity and a rural lifestyle, and promote the use of conservation easements by residents
• Represent homeowners’ concerns in re-zonings and other land use issues
• Promote expansion of the Tucson Mountain Park, Saguaro National Park, and Sweetwater Preserve
• Promote the preservation of additional open space areas where needed to consolidate and connect existing preserved areas and to ensure adequate wildlife corridors and habitat
• Promote retention of zoning favorable to the critical corridor between the Tucson and Tortolita Mountains, and in all areas adjacent to or connecting preserved habitat and riparian zones
• Support regulations and habitat preservation for threatened and endangered species
• Participate in efforts for preservation management of the State Trust Land
Goal 2:
Create a Sense of Community for Westside Residents—Judith Meyer, Chair
• Create a sense of community by stressing the shared goals among all who reside in and love our Tucson Mountains
• Build partnerships with organizations having similar goals and values
• Sponsor an annual general meeting and events to bring our community together
• Sponsor neighborhood clean-ups and ecological restoration projects
Goal 3:
Educate the Public About Issues Important to Our Mission—Newsletter Portion (Alan Tonelson)
• Inform our membership through the Newsletter
• Encourage participation in public meetings, committees, and debates on issues related to our mission
Goal 4:
Membership—Grow and Retain—David Slutes, Chair
• Expand membership to 1,000 residents and homeowners’ associations on the Westside
• Encourage members to invite new neighbors to join TMA
• Seek membership of homeowners associations as institutional members
• Survey membership periodically to determine interests and receive feedback
• Invite candidate members to attend Board meetings
• Distribute brochures to Real Estate agents and new neighbors
• Obtain mailing lists to publish our newsletter and other materials more broadly
Goal 5:
Recognition and Performance—Rosa Terlep, Chair
• Recognize noteworthy community leader(s) on an annual basis
• Ensure recognition of past President and Board members of TMA
• Recognize sponsors, businesses, and members’ contributions
Goal 6:
Public Relations and Community Presence—Victoria Falcone, Chair
• Develop TMA directory of Westside businesses, phone numbers, emails, etc.
• Inform membership of activities and projects, and what is occurring in the community
• Provide for news coverage in the Star, Green Times, TV stations, and other outlets
• Develop links on website for city council, board of supervisors, and other important resources
Goal 7:
Meet Fiscal Needs of the Organization—Kathryn Leavey and Ed Verburg, Co-Chairs, Ron Carswell (Sponsors)
• Actively seek annual sponsors and expand base each year
• Establish a linkage to a 501(c)3 to encourage donations
• Contribute to land preservation and other natural resource requirements