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The National Association of the 10th
Mountain Division, Inc. is at a historic crossroads. As the World War II
10th Mt. Div. Veterans reach the top of their individual
mountains, the Veterans of the 10th Mt. Div. (Light) must
assume a greater leadership role in order to maintain the viability of
the Association. During this transition, the 10th Mt. Div.
WWII members Descendants have agreed to step forward to fill the gap.
Central to the success of our efforts is
attracting and retaining 10th Mt. Div. (Light) membership and
growing some of them into the necessary leadership positions. The
Association’s plan to accomplish all of this is outlined in the National
Association of the 10th Mountain Division’s Strategic Action
Plan. It was approved on 1 June, 2008 by the Associations Board of
Directors. It out lines the Strategic Direction we will take to
shape our future.
THE ASSOCIATION’S STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Mission statement: The Association exists to preserve and enhance
the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division for future
generations.
Vision Statement: The Association
preserves and enhances the legacy of the 10th Mountain
Division while becoming a valued part of the lives of its members, their
families, and their descendants into the 21st century.
The mission
statement defines our reason for existence. It specifies what we
do, why we do it and whom we do it for. The vision statement describes
the future we are attempting to shape in order to be able to continue to
accomplish our mission at that future point in time.
Our
Strategic Action Plan contains three goals. They were derived from an
analysis of the Association’s Mission and Vision and define the
strategies we will follow to achieve success.
THE ASSOCIATION’S GOALS
Goal 1. Complete the transition from the
leadership of the WWII 10th Mt. Div. Veterans to the 10th
Mt. Div. (Light) Veterans by 2012.
Goal 2. Preserve and enhance the legacy
of the “Soldiers of the 10th.”
Goal 3. Attract and retain membership
For each goal, objectives have been established. The objectives
define how we will accomplish our goals. They are outlined below:
Objective 1.1.
Manage the transition.
Objective 1.2.
Keep the membership informed.
Objective 1.3.
Maintain the financial health of the organization.
Objective 1.4.
Optimize the use of technology to improve operational efficiency and
effectiveness.
Objective 2.1.
Preserve the legacy of the Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division.
Objective 2.2.
Enhance the legacy of the Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division.
Objective 3.1.
Increase membership.
Objective 3.2.
Retain members.
In order to achieve our objectives, key actions were developed to
identify the “what” must be done, who is responsible to do it, when it
must be completed and an estimate of how much it will cost.
Our plan is a living plan and as
such, its implementation must be manafed. Periodic in progress reviews
for the Executive Committee will allow us to measure progress towards
goal accomplishment, re-prioritize resources if required, and provide a
forum for additional implementation guidance. Annual plan updates will
provide a mechanism to keep our plan current and accommodate any changes
in our planning assumptions. The Vice President is the point of
contact for questions on plan management and implementation.
These initiatives and the other components of our implementation
management strategy will help maintain the conditions required for a
successful implementation of our Strategic Action Plan.
We must succeed in our efforts. We
owe it all the Soldiers who have worn and will wear the red, white and
blue patch of the 10th Mt. Div. Why can best be understood by
reading the attached quotation:
Climb to Glory
Michael Plummer
President
"Use of
the song (Freedoms Gate - 10th Mountain Division) was gifted to the
National Association of the 10th Mt. Div. by its composer and singer Mr.
Scott J. Langille who was inspired to write the song after watching our
10th Mt. Div. Soldiers in combat on the evening news. Downloading and
unrestricted use is authorized and contributions to the 10th Mt. Div.
Scholarship Fund are encouraged."
Click Here to download mp3 file
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