20 FOCUS - OCTOBER 2018 New for 2018 - ‘Smiley’ • The Township of Scugog would like to welcome a new mascot. • Designed by a local graphic artist, Smiley the Turtle will represent Scugog in a variety of ways moving forward. For the full Final Strategic Plan Report visit scugog.ca/strategicplan • New Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan includes recommendations to invest in parks, water access, trails and outdoor playground equipment • Planted 140 new trees | Re-established native plant areas of the Ojibway Heritage Interpretive Lands • Partnership between Scugog, Kawartha Conservation and Lake Stewards to pursue Lake Scugog Enhancement Project to improve water quality • Cleaned out Canterbury Commons stormwater ponds • Improved communications of Township news, events and township profile • Partnered with Durham District School Board and Port Perry High School for inclusive job experience placement of four students, receiving ‘Tip of the Hat’ award from Accessibility Committee • Increased content on corporate social media. Twitter increased from 1000 to 1548 followers. Facebook has grown from 358 to 1011 followers. Instagram account created and continues to gain with 560 followers. • Volunteer Recognition Event, issued Honour Roll Awards at New Year’s Levee • Created unique landing page for 2018 Municipal Election – information for candidates and voters • Supported tremendous community events including Canada 150, Dog Days, Pioneer Days, Concerts in the Park, Movie Nights and many more • Launched Instagram photo contest • Pursue Active Transportation initiatives and trail improvements • Healthy Lake Scugog Enhancement Project Design and Construction • Continue to implement Township Official Plan policies supporting environmental sustainability | Subdivision site plans reviewed for green solutions and energy saving options • Rehabilitation of Victorian Village Pond • Continue to enhance corporate communications through social media, interviews and media releases • Continued support for all 2018 events • Deliver customer service and budget polls COMPLETED COMPLETED ONGOING ONGOING Natural Environment Community Engagement STRATEGIC DIRECTION STRATEGIC DIRECTION #5 #6 Township of Scugog Municipal Office, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7 Phone: 905-985-7346 I Fax: 905-985-9914 I www.scugog.ca Township of Scugog @TwpofScugog Pioneer Days, Concerts in the Park, Movie Nights and many more Pioneer Days, Concerts in the Park, Movie Nights and many more