1. What is MN-871’s Vision Statement?

2. Define Vision Statement It’s sometimes called a picture…

3. Define Vision Statement (cont) Inspires Establishes the framework Answers the question: “Where do we want to go?”

4. What are we doing when we create our Vision Statement? Articulating dreams It reminds us of who we are Sets direction

5. When we craft our Vision Statement we must… Dare to dream Be passionate Understand that it’s about us

6. What’s the hazard if we don’t have a Vision Statement?

7. How do we write our Vision Statement? 1. Examine the Mission Statement of AFJROTC: "Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community”

8. How do we write our Vision Statement (cont) 2. Dare to Dream: shoot for the moon…if we miss, we’ll land on the stars

9. How do we write our Vision Statement (cont) 3. Apply this formula: “Five years from now MN-871 will _________ by __________ For example: “In the next 5 years, MN-871 will help create better citizens by helping Cadets acquire the education and skills necessary to build self-sufficient successful lives.”

10. What’s next… Commit to the Vision Statement…but how? Use it for the basis of planning Keep it alive

11. Is it the right Vision Statement?

12. Your Personal Vision Statement Why? 1. Guides your life 2. Provides direction 3. Illuminates your path

13. Prepare to write your Vision Statement How? 1. Pick the top ten things you enjoy 2. What are your most important values 3. What do you want to accomplish in life, what do you want to achieve? 4. Write to the important facets in your life; e.g., family, spiritual, physical, work, social networks, financial security, etc. 5. What are your strengths, what are your weaknesses 6. Add any other questions you think important

14. Write your Vision Statement 1. Write in first person 2. Write statements about what you want to achieve in the future 3. No size limit—fully articulate your vision

15. The significance of a personal Vision Statement Experts say dreams do come true, if you write them down

16. Will my Vision Statement change? It may, but you’ll be surprised

17. Examples 1. My vision is to become a good Marine and a good man. 2. My vision is to achieve wealth at a young age. 3. To leave [the world] a better place than I found it. Everything. Anything. All the time. 4. To be a positive influence to others, through God's will.