Appreciation is in order for Jean Kipper and a special Shipley Center Strategic Planning committee. she headed up, which included Russ Fish and Pamela Bumgardner. Their combined experience includes many decades in the corporate and nonprofit worlds. With member and Board of Director input, they have finished their work. The plan below was ratified by your Board as our official strategy for at least the next 5 years.

While this looks like a simple outline, it reveals that Shipley Center is a wonderfully multi-faceted organization. Note its action words: conduct, perform, manage, increase, retain, identify, involve, provide, award, collaborate and promote. These all indicate that Shipley Center, with your help and participation, is finding a multitude of ways to fulfill our Mission (see page 19 of the newsletter).

As we move into 2020 and beyond, you will be hearing more about how you can get involved.

Any specific questions or ideas? Feel free to come talk to me.

Best wishes for you and yours for a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Michael