Preservation Greensboro News
PGI Retools Mission Statement
17 July 2006 - Preservation Greensboro Incorporated (PGI) has reworked its mission statement. PGI's 1998 mission was "to protect and promote buildings, landscapes and sites important to the heritage of greater Greensboro." The new mission statement: "Preservation Greensboro Incorporated saves our community's historic and architectural treasures."
PGI board members developed the new mission statement during several recent planning sessions. "In the end, we came up with something memorable, easy to remember, and quickly comprehensible," says Lechelle Vernon-Yates, PGI board member and public relations officer for the NC Humanities Council. "Plus, everyone can remember it and it blends nicely with our slogan “Savings Greensboro’s Treasured Places."
A more succinct, user-friendly mission statement reflects PGI’s efforts to better promote its work in the community. It also helps focus energy and resources of the organization's members, volunteers, and staff. "The mission statement supports us in moving forward with great initiatives and ideas, and has energized the board for future planning." says Benjamin Briggs, PGI's executive director. "This is the first step in redefining our strategic plan for years to come."
So far this year, PGI has provided a voice for preservation efforts throughout the city this year, ranging from the preservation of a 1920s-era log house in the northwestern suburbs, to lobbying for the preservation of the 1896 Cascade Saloon on South Elm Street and partnering with the Guilford Preservation Commission on a 112-page color book on the architecture of the county.
Preservation Greensboro Incorporated is a nonprofit membership organization that saves our community's historic and architectural treasures. Established in 1966, PGI’s programs range from educational seminars and walking tours to annual awards, children’s activities and the news magazine, Landmarks. Its subsidiary organizations include the Preservation Revolving Fund, Architectural Salvage of Greensboro, Blandwood Mansion and Museum Shop, the Blandwood Carriage House, and the Blandwood Ball.