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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission statement of the OVFA was reviewed to ensure it represents the purpose of the Association's existence. The board members' discussions concerning the mission statement revolved around clarity and accuracy. The new mission statement aligns with the corporate values of the current elected representatives the OVFA membership. This new, clear, and concise mission statement reflects the actual purpose of the Association and is the basis for getting others to support it in its endeavors. The mission statement should be published in all regular newsletters to the membership and should be the focus of Association energies and efforts.

New Mission Statement:
Provide Support and Representation for
Oregon's Volunteer Emergency Responders

VISION
The board members developed a vision statement that reflects how the Association wishes to be viewed by its membership. Many planners confuse the customers with terms like vision statements, performance statements, future strategies, strategic issues, goals, and objectives, while mixing meanings. This is one of the major reasons strategic plans are collecting dust on a shelf rather than being the living documents that they are intended to be. As in the past with other associations, 4M, with the support of the OVFA Board of Directors, approached this subject in a very businesslike and pragmatic manner.

In this document, the term vision statement refers specifically to a motto-type statement that is only for the purpose of capturing the spirit of the organization. It will become the hallmark of the Association, but it will not be confused with issues concerning completion measurement. All completion measurement will be dealt with in the goal setting segment of the strategic plan. The Vision Statement developed by the planning team is:

Vision Statement
Representing Those Who Volunteer

VALUES
Social Interaction
We value the family atmosphere and
camaraderie of the organization.

Commitment
We value the commitment of the organization to its members
and the individual commitment of members giving back
to the organization and the community.

Communication
We value productive, honest, and open communication
to all members, and their direct access to the organization.

Training
We value high quality training, education,
and networking opportunities.

Support
We value the individual support and opportunities provided as well
as the involvement of our organization at a legislative level.

Attitude
We value the mutual respect of our individual members and
the regional recognition of the association.

Pride
We value the success and accomplishments of a thriving,
cutting-edge organization.