Friends
of Hidden Valley
Mission Statement
(adopted July 14, 1999)
The Mission of the Friends of Hidden
Valley is
to provide support to the Lawrence Hidden Valley Committee, Inc., in programs,
development, maintenance and goals that promote and benefit the Hidden Valley
Camp.
© Suzanne Collins
This support will be accomplished
through gifts of time, money, endowments, and tangible items, using the
following goals and action steps.
Goal #1. Provide monetary
assistance for maintenance, special projects and development at the site.
Action steps:
1) Accumulate
funds for general use through membership donations.
2) Make special
appeals from members for specific projects.
3) Appeal to
local businesses for corporate donations.
4) Research
grants for wildlife enhancement projects and other development of the camp.
Goal #2. Encourage members to
volunteer time, physical labor or other resources to the camp.
Action steps:
1) Invite
members to attend regular and special work days at the camp, through
newsletters and special mailings.
2) Use a web
site to announce work days and needs at the camp.
3) Recognize
and honor volunteers through the newsletter, and other means, such as tree
plantings, special announcements at the Annual Meeting, etc.
Goal #3. Promote the value of
Hidden Valley to the community at large.
Action steps:
1) Give
presentations to local clubs and organizations on the importance of Hidden
Valley to the community and as wildlife habitat.
2) Distribute
the FHV brochure and newsletters at appropriate venues.
3) Set up
exhibits about Hidden Valley at local events such as Eagles Day Fair (winter),
Home and Garden Show (spring), and other appropriate events.