My Civic Action Plan:
Instructions:  Complete the
4 mini-goal statements
below.  When it’s
complete, include this
matrix in your ePortfolio
#5.
At 1 week after completing
this class, I will
At 4 weeks after
completing this class, I will
At 8 weeks after
completing this class, I will
At 12 weeks after
completing this class, I will
Specific
What exactly needs to be
accomplished?
Build social capital within
the organization through
attending NAMI support
group meetings.
Familiarize myself with the
planning process and
operations at NAMI. Listen
in on a monthly NAMI
board meeting,
Attend at least one
educational talk hosted by
NAMI at one of Oshkosh’s
local venues.
Begin talking to the
community about the topic
of mental health, I need to
become an active advocate
Measurable
What is the evidence that
will show I've been
successful with completing
this task?
I will become familiar with
those who are involved
with NAMI services.
I will meet key members of
NAMI who make all their
operations possible.
I will have experienced one
of the key services
provided by the
organization that reaches
out to members of our
community who may not
have gained this
information elsewhere.
I will have posted on at
least three public forums
throughout Oshkosh with
relevant information
Attainable
What are the resources
needed to achieve the
goal?
NAMI’s official website
posting the relevant groups
and meeting time, and
location.
NAMI’s office building and
information provided by
their Executive Director
Mary Janness.
NAMI’s social media sites
posting the time, date, and
place of upcoming events.
Either NAMI promotional
material, or flyers
constructed on my own
time and printed off to be
Relevant
How is this task the right
step in achieving my
overall goal?
By gaining an insight into
how NAMI as an
organization benefits those
in need, and developing a
familiarity with those in my
community who are a part
of the organization I can
begin to better advocate
for the organization.
By becoming acquainted
with the board that plans
operations and campaigns
in my community I can
start to become a member
who contributes ideas and
suggestions for possible
outreach programs.
By being present at one of
these events I can gain a
greater understanding for
how NAMI reaches out to
the members of the
community who may be in
need of this information or
their services. I may even
pick up on some new ways
I can become a better
advocate for mental health
awareness.
Talking about NAMI and
mental health awareness is
the key to dispeling social
stigma surrounding
for NAMI and their events regarding mental health posted around our discussing and seeking help
through posting awareness among community. for issues regarding mental
promotional material community members. illness. By becoming an
throughout Oshkosh. active advocate for better
mental health I can begin to
be the change I would like
to see in my community.