We have discovered that the UNA-USA mission statement is a requirement of our 501(c)(3) status.

We have discovered that the UNA-USA mission statement is a requirement of our 501(c)(3) status under the Better World Fund.  It appears we must use that statement in our bylaws, and since it is in our bylaws, we will want to use it more generally. Here is that statement:

• UNA-USA’s Mission: We are dedicated to educating, inspiring and mobilizing Americans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations and to strengthen the UN system. UNA-USA encourages U.S. leadership to work constructively through the United Nations and encourages everyone to achieve the goals of the United Nations Charter. Through our chapters and programs, UNA-USA educates the American public about the invaluable work of the United Nations, raises funds and carries out local activities related to the United Nations, and recruits, engages, and retains members around the country.

In our email discussions, the idea of adding a paragraph or two in order to put our San Francisco slant on things has received support (tho not unanimous).  Something like this:

• The San Francisco Chapter of UNA-USA applauds and adopts the National Mission Statement as written above, but, living in a highly cosmopolitan city, as we do, we have our own particular vision that we add to the National Mission.  ... (Something like that.)

Board members, please feel free to join the conversation.

-- Roger