Ms Beach,
    One of my favorite books on Non-profit corporations and the
establishment of them is Thomas Wolf's, Managing a Nonprofit Organization in
the 21st Century, you may want to read this if you havent. IN response to
your question, I personally would give the mission statement as that
strategic planning in regards to it are spearate and distinct although this
planning must adhere to the mission as a whole. A committe is a portion of
the board responsible for a specific portion of the organization of and
seeking action towars the mission. Dont confuse people.   Wolf describes all
this in great simple to understand detail. Best of luck ..........Jim
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From: "Mary Agnes Beach" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 1:52 PM
Subject: BOARD COMMITTEES


> Dear List Serv folks...i value your opinion and guidance.  We are at the
> point of setting guidelines for our board committees for our new museum.
I
> am working on the programming committee and have been asked to propose a
> mission statement.  Should i keep it brief?  Or should i use the
> opportunity to provide some details on how i see that committee
functioning
> effectively? Any templates folks can send or give me links to would be
> appreciated.  Responses on or off list are welcome.  Many thanks!
>
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