Check Your Knowledge Use the following table to jot your notes and to evaluate your individual learning from Part 1 of Byways 101. DO NOT SUBMIT THIS FORM to the National Scenic Byways Foundation or the National Scenic Byways Program. It is strictly for your personal use. 1. Before beginning Part 3, print or download this form. Write a short answer to each question. This is your ÒbeforeÓ answer. Keep a printout in your Byways 101 file or another convenient file. 2. Continue through the Part 3 online training at www.byways101.org. 3. When you have completed all five Learning Objectives in Part 3, print or download the ÒChart Your ProgressÓ form and fill in the ÒAfter AnswerÓ column. Compare your answers. See if your knowledge and understanding has increased, or where you may need to learn more. STAKEHOLDERS Before Answer Why is it important to build local support for byways? What important considerations will help to identify key community members and stakeholders for the byway? PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Why are public meetings an important part of any byway initiative? What considerations should a Òparticipation strategyÓ include? Why is it important to understand the Òpolitical complexityÓ of your byway? Why is it important to understand the Òresource complexityÓ of your byway? What are some important considerations in tribal community involement? What are some important steps and considerations for holding your first public meeting? BYWAY PURPOSE Why is it important to have a clear statement of purpose for your byway? What things should be considered in a statement of purpose for the byway? VISION, MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES What is a byway vision statement? What is a byway mission statement? How do goal statements support the byway vision? How do objectives differ from goals? BYWAY ORGANIZATIONS What are some common organizational structures for byway groups? What are some important considerations in deciding which organizational structure might best suit the needs of your byway group? What are some important considerations for the sustainability of byway organizations?