Sunday, January 25, 2009

Do you have a Mission and Vision?

Vision Statement

A vision is a statement about what your organization wants to become. It should resonate with all members of the organization and help them feel proud, excited, and part of something much bigger than themselves. A vision should stretch the organization’s capabilities and image of itself. It gives shape and direction to the organization’s future. Visions range in length from a couple of words to several pages.

Mission Statement

Mission or Purpose is a precise description of what an organization does. It should describe the business the organization is in. It is a definition of “why” the organization exists currently. Each member of an organization should be able to verbally express this mission.

If your school does not have a clearly defined Mission and Vision Statement you need one! It will set you apart from your competition.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Members Feedback

Since the creation of CMATA I have received a lot of feedback from the members as well as many none members. The general response is how happy they are to see an organization like this and they wish it had existed years ago.

Our organization is currently growing. Not in leaps and bounds, but simply member by member. That is all we really want. I am not looking for a creating an organization with 1000's of members. I want to create and sustain and organization of the best martial arts schools in Canada. I hope will have one in every major city and area.

Martial Arts training is not about survival of the fitness, and some believe it is, but it is about making people strong. The members of CMATA all have this goal!

Monday, January 12, 2009

What are the benefits of membership

What benefits do you received for your monthly fee?

  • Certificate - School Charter
  • Certification - Instructor Certification for Head Instructor
  • Use of Logo's and Association name in ads and on website
  • Link to your school via our online director
  • Information newsletters on improving your students experience with your school
  • Full use of our website and forums
  • Marketing help with full access membership to Martial Arts Marketing Canada
  • Ongoing learning about how to give the best student service possible
  • Use of our upcoming "How to Choose a Martial Arts School for your Child"video
  • Email Coaching Program
  • Much, much more!
For more information on our membership please visit our website at http://www.cmata.info.