HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.3 Value, Vision and Mission of the Dublin Senior Center CITY OF DUBLIN
DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE:January 8, 2004
SUBJECT: Values, Vision and Mission of the Dublin Senior Center
ATTACHMENTS: .None
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide input.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: Over the next few months Staff will be developing a strategic plan
that will provide direction for expanding programs and services for the new Dublin Senior Center. Input
on the plan will be solicited from patrons of the Senior Center, the Advisory Committee and the
community at large. This input along with an analysis of key trends and opportunities will be used to
develop strategies and performance measures for the Dublin Senior Center.
The purpose of the Dublin Senior Center Strategic Plan will be to figure out how to turn the vision of the
community into a reality. The document will help Staff to focus, think long term, determine priorities and
develop an appropriate plan of action for expanding into the new Senior Center. The first phase of the
project will determine the values, vision and mission of the Dublin Senior Center. The Committee will
participate in an exercise at the meeting to provide input in these three areas. The following information
is meant to help the Committee Members prepare for the exercise.
CORE VALUES
The core values are the qualities and beliefs that form the foundation of the Dublin Senior Center. These
qualities or attributes will be used to guide all plans and activities at the Senior Center to successfully
meet the needs of residents. To begin thinking of these core values you should ask yourself, "What the
QUALITIES of the Dublin Senior Center that are most valued by patrons?" Focus on qualities and
attributes such as warm and welcoming,not features such as classes,programs, events, etc.
VISION
A vision statement describes the preferred future of the Dublin Senior Center. It uses language to convey
a sense of how success would look and feel, and reflects the unique goals, values, aspirations and
concerns of the Dublin Senior Center.
MISSION
The mission statement describes "the business" of the Dublin Senior Center. It should explain how we
will accomplish the Senior Center's vision. To begin thinking of the mission ask yourself, "What
difference is made in individuals, the community, the environment and the economy through the Dublin
Senior Center?" What are the benefits provided by the Dublin Senior Center?
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide input.
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ITEM NO. 7.3
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