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RemarkableU Visionary Leadership Quest Starts here:

An Invitation to the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Every community has a moment when leadership quietly shows up — and everything that follows can be traced back to that decision.

This proposal invites the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce to step into that role — not as a background sponsor, but as the hero of the origin story for a new, replicable model of community leadership.

Not because Hot Springs is the biggest town.
But because it is willing to be the first.

The Foundational Quest: Why This Comes First

This work begins with shared discovery.

The Foundational Quest is a community-wide learning cycle designed to listen first, reflect together, and understand what is truly possible.

Through surveys, conversations, and guided reflection, participants explore:

• what people care about

• what capacities already exist

• what is quietly waiting to be supported

• what kind of future feels honest and achievable

We learn about ourselves.
We learn about each other.
We learn about the community as a whole.

Nothing is assumed in advance.
No outcome is pre-decided.

Exploring Possible Paths Forward

As understanding deepens, the community may explore several pathways, including:

• the possibility of forming a new 501(c)(3)

• the potential of cooperative structures

• or the emergence of a third path not yet visible

Each option is studied with care — including its advantages, challenges, and long-term implications.

One possible outcome is moving forward with shared structures and purpose.
Another is choosing to continue as we are, but with greater clarity and confidence.

There is no “right” answer.

The practice of discovery is the foundation.

Leadership Made Visible

This Quest is designed so leadership becomes:

• visible

• appreciated

• remembered

Thank You materials, public acknowledgments, and a permanent web presence ensure sponsors and 

partners are honored.

This is not anonymous support.
This is leadership people can point to.

The Wisdom Gathering Quest

Focused on people.

Participants are guided through writing and reflection that helps them:

• put lived experience into clear words

• build confidence and self-understanding

• contribute to a shared Community Wisdom Collection

This is everyday writing for everyday life.

The Civic Imagination Quest

Focused on the community.

Participants work together to:

• design and collect surveys

• support local nonprofits with usable data

• learn practical AI-supported organization tools

• explore nonprofit and cooperative pathways

Survey teams gain real, resume-worthy skills.

The Community Table Celebration

Every Quest concludes with a shared meal and public reading.

This ritual centers:

• shared food

• shared stories

• shared gratitude

The first plates are delivered to elders and homebound neighbors — not leftovers, but first takings.

This is care made visible.

Phase One Investment

Phase One Goal: $10,000+

Supports:

• both Quests

• surveys and synthesis

• facilitation and coordination

• Community Table Celebration

Any funds beyond $10,000 strengthen delivery without obligating future phases.

How This Cycle Concludes

Phase One ends with:

• the Community Table Celebration & Reading

• a final report

• clear recommendations

No future phase is assumed.

What Comes Next — Only If Chosen

After Phase One, the community may choose to continue with:

• a 501(c)(3) development Quest

• a cooperative development Quest

• a third-path Quest determined through the community discovery, learning and determination process

Each phase stands alone.

Structure & Transparency

This project is currently in a foundational phase and is not yet a 501(c)(3).

Sponsorships function as business sponsorships.
Recognition qualifies as marketing.

Funds are stewarded transparently:

• 50% supports facilitation

• 50% supports local hiring and expenses

Why This Matters

This is Visionary Leadership in practice:

• stepping forward early

• listening before building

• finishing what is started

Years from now, when other towns adopt this model, there will be a first chapter.

It begins here.