Historical Society Goals & Objectives
Committee Recommendations
Adopted March 8, 2001
Historical Society Mission Statement
The mission of the Temecula Valley Historical Society is to identify, preserve and promote the historic legacy of the Temecula Valley and to educate the public about is historical significance.
Goal of the Goals and Objectives Committee
To establish a framework in which the Temecula Valley Historical Society may function
Visionary Short-term Goals (Six months):
1.
Restore Wolf's tomb
Restore Wolf's tomb2.Develop a newspaper column
Develop a newspaper column3.Identify historic sites
Identify historic sites4.Submit articles to newspapers on local history and sites needing protection
Submit articles to newspapers on local history and sites needing protectionVisionary Long-term Goals (One year or more):
1.Develop a visual identity program, labeling each site with a sign or marker
Develop a visual identity program, labeling each site with a sign or marker2.Set up annual heritage celebrations (week or month long)
Set up annual heritage celebrations (week or month long)3.Set up a resource/reference library of the valley's historic sites and events
Set up a resource/reference library of the valley's historic sites and events4.Prepare ongoing local history programs for public and school presentation
Prepare ongoing local history programs for public and school presentationAdministrative Short-term Goals (Six months):
1.Incorporate (501c3) the Historic Society
Incorporate (501c3) the Historic Society2.Host fund raiser/raise $30,000 in our first year
Host fund raiser/raise $30,000 in our first year3.Obtain a grant from the City of Temecula
Obtain a grant from the City of Temecula4.Form liaison with the Pechangas, Old Town Association, Temecula Public Library, Temecula Valley Museum, the County of Riverside, City of Murrieta, Lake Elsinore
Form liaison with the Pechangas, Old Town Association, Temecula Public Library, Temecula Valley Museum, the County of Riverside, City of Murrieta, Lake ElsinoreAdministrative Long-term Goals (One year or more):
1.Establish a permanent facility with full-time staff
Establish a permanent facility with full-time staff2.Have a member/advisor on Planning Commission
Have a member/advisor on Planning Commission3.Collaborate with State Historical tourism groups to make Temecula a destination point
Collaborate with State Historical tourism groups to make Temecula a destination pointSummary
We recommend these goals to guide the Historic Society during the next year, and suggest annual re-evaluation.
