Mary-
Mission statements are very important and often we do not take the time to
learn how to write a good and effective mission statement.  It is not enough
to be short and to the point, but it also needs to state what you are trying
to do.  I have found that many non-profits (museums included) do not truly
understand what is a good mission statement. While a graduate student in the
1990s I took a wonderful non-profit management course and was introduced to
a terrific resource: "Managing the Non-profit Organization: Principles and
Practices" by Peter F. Drucker.  It does not look at only museums but at all
non-profits and has a wonderful section on mission statements and goal
setting.  It is also very easy to read and understand which is an added
bonus.

I hope that this helps
Tracie Evans
Collections Manager
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
www.texasranger.org


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mary Agnes Beach [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 12:53 PM
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> Subject:      BOARD COMMITTEES
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> 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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