Committee plans facility tours with a 'think big‑picture' focus tied to master plan

Chair Nick Turner urged members to treat annual properties tours as strategic evaluations rather than only repair walk‑throughs. He asked members to "think big picture," questioning whether facilities are fit for purpose, whether layouts meet current needs, and whether new social or drop‑in spaces should be considered as part of master planning and capital requests.

Turner explained that at each tour staff will present the RNR (repair and replacement) list and any new items; members will see spaces and hear from facility leads so they can form informed recommendations to the governing board. Tours start early (7 a.m.) and two volunteers — Suzanne and Holly — agreed to serve as official note takers to consolidate findings.