As part of the 2009 LCN Officer Retreat, the board members finalized the LCN Five Year Strategic Plan to help shape the programs and efforts of future boards. This plan is revised annually at both the LCN Convention with the Legislative Branch and again at the officer retreat.

(excerpts from the original document)

2010

1.Pass amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws to eliminate executive board position of VP of Information Technology and make it a chair/consultant.

2.Host two non-student events that attract younger professionals.

3.Redefine the definitions of subscribing and general memberships.

4.Pay $200 to every ULC that includes the LCN logo on their shirts.

5.Organize a president’s workshop during the Annual Convention for “present and future ULC presidents” in order to meet next year’s ULC presidents.

2011

1.Annual Convention to have a simultaneous second tract that includes non-students and young professionals

2.Host four non-student events that attract younger professionals in four different states.

3.Increase operating budget to $30,000

4.Increase Academic Excellence & Heritage Award to $2,000

5.Increase Most Outstanding ULC Award to $1,000

2012

1.Allocate $500 for every subscribing ULC contingent upon an annual report and logos on LCN shirts.

2.Assist at least five LCN members find jobs.

3.Increase the LCN budget to $35,000

4.Establish “Professional of the Year” award. Recognizing a subscribing alumni member at the awards ceremony dinner, a take home award, a perpetual plaque and a $500 monetary amount.

2013

1.Host convention in a new state

2.Assist at least ten LCN members find jobs.

3.Reassess and reestablish a new five year plan

2014

1.Host convention in a new state

2.Establish the first trip to Lebanon, complimented by volunteering at one of our affiliations in Lebanon or a non profit organization (such as the cancer research center for kids) in Lebanon.

3.Establish “LCN Trust” Fund