Ralph - May I suggest that you obtain a copy of "Museum Mission Statements: Building a Distinct Identity', a Technical Information Service publication of the American Association of Museums. There are numerous examples in the publication and instructive discussions by experienced professionals about forming your own mission statement. Peter TimesPeter B. Tirrell, Associate Director Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History The University of Oklahoma 2401 Chautauqua Ave. Norman, Oklahoma 73072-7029 office phone: 405/ 325-1009, secretary & voice mail available cell phone: 405/ 550-4502 Fax: 405/ 325-7699 SNOMNH web page: http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/ I am on the planning committee for a new history museum and would like examples of mission statements. Please email them to me off list. Thanks in advance. Ralph Hutto ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). Peter Tirrell