[Bookstoprisoners] Mission Statement

[Jay Schubert]

Hello,

In the past, we've discussed the need for mission statement.  I think that
as we evolve and mature as an organization it will become increasingly
valuable for us to consider having a mission statement.

I'd like to place this topic on the agenda for our Sept 15 meeting (which
will primarily focus on the upcoming book sale), however I'd like to do as
much of the discussion as possible by email, prior to the meeting so that we
can use that time together for book sale planning, and if we've arrived at a
point in our discussion where we can reach consensus about a mission
statement, we can formalize it at that time.

Here are some general components I'll put on the table, these are concepts
which have been prevalent as far back as I can remember.  I'd like to invite
you to to add to / modify / mold into a paragraph and generally discuss this
idea on the list.  Please reply to all with any thoughts you have about this
proposal so that we can all participate in the discussion.

1. Provide books to Illinois Prisoners
2. Educating our selves and the community
3. Providing a meaningful volunteer experience

Our business meetings are open to everyone.  Please consider attending the
Sept 15 meeting to help us make important decisions about the details of our
upcoming book sale (happening just two weeks after this meeting), and to
participate in formalizing our mission statement.

Thanks,
Jay
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