STRATEGIC PLAN

MANAGEMENT Goal 1: To Develop adequate organizational policy documentation and review processes.

  • Objective 1.1 Maintain and review a Strategic Plan. Completed
  • Objective 1.2 Prepare an annual Business Plan and Budget. Completed
  • Objective 1.3 Develop an Operating Procedures Manual. Completed
  • Objective 1.4 Produce a Year Planner. Ongoing
  • Objective 1.5 Develop and Maintain Policy Documentation. Ongoing
  • Objective 1.6 Establish and Maintain Museum records, files and documentation. Ongoing Objective 1.7 Establish a file of all relevant documentation (Civil & Military) that may be useful to the operation of the Museum. Ongoing
  • Objective 1.8 Seek Accreditation. Ongoing

Goal 2: To Provide adequate security for the Collection.

  • Objective 2.1 Maintain Museum facilities security. Ongoing
  • Objective 2.2 Ensure security of items on display. Ongoing
  • Objective 2.3 Maintain security of items in Research .Centre Ongoing
  • Objective 2.4 Maintain security of Medals Collection. Ongoing
  • Objective 2.5 Security clearance of Museum personnel. Ongoing
  • Objective 2.6 Maintain security of the Collection in storage. Ongoing

Goal 3: To Maintain the Site in Conjunction with Defence.

  • Objective 3.1 Develop and maintain all buildings and facilities allocated to the Museum by Defence Centre Adelaide (DCA). Ongoing
  • Objective 3.2 Conduct annual site inspections. Completed
  • Objective 3.3 Seek approval for the upgrading of facilities through the Museum Manager. Ongoing
  • Objective 3.4 Identify and adhere to OH&S standards. Ongoing
  • Objective 3.5 Conduct an annual site clean-up. Completed

Goal 4: To seek and make financial provision for the operation and growth of the Museum.

  • Objective 4.1 Develop a Business Plan. Draft
  • Objective 4.2 Develop a Budget incorporating all fiscal resources (AHU/Foundation). Draft

OPERATIONS

Goal 5: To protect, enhance and effectively manage the AMOSA/AMOSAF Collection.

Objective 5.1 Maintain the Collection. OngoingObjective 5.2 Maintain an effective artifacts management system. Ongoing
  • Objective 5.3 Provide suitable storage for artifacts. Ongoing
  • Objective 5.4 Develop a restoration and maintenance program for artifacts. Ongoing
  • Objective 5.5 Maintain a Uniform & Fabrics Collection. Ongoing
  • Objective 5.6 Maintain a Medals Collection. Ongoing
  • Objective 5.7 Develop strategies/plan for the procurement of artifacts. Ongoing
  • Objective 5.8 Plan for growth. Ongoing
  • Objective 5.9 Plan, develop and maintain displays. Ongoing
  • Objective 5.10 Provide resources necessary for production and maintenance of displays. Ongoing

Goal 6: To establish and maintain a Research Centre to provide research facilities and support.

  • Objective 6.1 Maintain an Research Centre. Ongoing
  • Objective 6.2 Manage and maintain the Research Centre assets. Ongoing
  • Objective 6.3 Create electronic data bases/hard copy files for display and research use. Ongoing
  • Objective 6.4 Train Volunteer support staff to work in the Archives & Research Centre. Ongoing
  • Objective 6.5 Provide research assistance to Defence personnel and members of the general public. Ongoing
  • Objective 6.6 Provide education support. Under development Goal 7: To facilitate the publication of materials relating to South Australian military history.

Objective 7.1 Develop and maintain an AMOSA website. Under re-development

  • Objective 7.2 Produce print media approved by the Board of Directors. Ongoing
  • Objective 7.3 Develop audio-visual presentations to support Museum displays. Under consideration
  • Objective 7.4 Produce materials relevant to the operation of the Museum. Ongoing

  • Objective 7.5 Maintain a photographic record of the Museum's development. Ongoing

MARKETING

Goal 8: To raise and maintain Public Awareness of the Museum.

  • Objective 8.1 Improve the Museum's public image. Ongoing
  • Objective 8.2 Continue to vary displays maintaining a dynamic display policy. Ongoing
  • Objective 8.3 Promote the Museum's displays and the Research Centre through a Marketing Plan. Under development
  • Objective 8.4 Seek support and recognize contributions from industry and other organizations/individuals. Ongoing
  • Objective 8.5 Increase visitor numbers and seek feedback from visitors. Ongoing
  • Objective 8.6 Foster mutually beneficial alliances with related organizations. Under development
  • Objective 8.7 Produce a Museum Newsletter. Ongoing

Goal 9: To expand the Museum's Membership, volunteer and Support Base.

  • Objective 9.1 Conduct a membership drive. Ongoing
  • Objective 9.2 Establish a "Membership Section". Completed
  • Objective 9.3 Recruit and retain Volunteers. Ongoing

Goal 10: To market intellectual property developed by the Museum.

  • Objective 10.1 Develop a Marketing Plan. Yet to do

Goal 11: To encourage donations of both heritage items and finances.

  • Objective 11.1 Develop a Fundraising Plan. Yet to do
  • Objective 11.2 Canvas items for the collection. Ongoing

HUMAN RESOURCES

Goal 12: To develop Human Resources.

  • Objective 12.1 Oversee the selection and employment of volunteers and guides. Ongoing
  • Objective 12.2 Induct new Board Members. Ongoing
  • Objective 12.3 Meet the training needs of GRES staff/Volunteers. Ongoing
  • Objective 12.4 Maintain a register of Members/Volunteers/Guides and provide regular communication re Museum activities/development. Ongoing

Goal 13: To ensure Ethical Standards are set and maintained.

  • Objective 13.1 Develop and issue a Code of Ethics policy statement. Completed
  • Objective 13.2 Educate Staff and Volunteers re Code of Ethics Yet to do

Goal 14: To provide a safe and rewarding environment for AMOSA Staff and AMOSAF Volunteers.

  • Objective 14.1 Match Volunteers' skills and interests to Museum tasks and projects. Ongoing
  • Objective 14.2 Encourage Volunteers to have a say in the operation of the Museum. Ongoing Objective
  • 14.3 Acknowledge Volunteer commitment and achievements. Ongoing

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