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The Family was a TEAM
Charles excelled at building teams and making each team member feel confident, and he worked hard to meet that goal within the family. So one day he declared that the family needed a "Mission Statement". After writing the statement, every year at Christmas time, the entire family would meet formally and discuss the Mission Statement. We would argue about each word and phrase, rivise or change them. The kids would discuss with the adults and we voted on each amendment. It was republished with a framed copy for everyone, not to be changed until the next Christmas. All of us were a part of the process and tried to live up to these goals through the year. We would often refer to this statement among ourselves, expecially when someone needed a gentle reminder.
Charles led the way for us all!
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VAN RIPER FAMILY MISSION STATEMENT
OUR FAMILY MISSION IS TO LIVE IN AN ATMOSPHERE
WHERE EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY:
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- Feels good about themselves;
- Maintains a healthy physical, mental and spiritual balance;
- Is aware and considerate of other peoples’ rights, values, and feelings, and provides support for their life-style decisions;
- Feels free to talk and listen to each other;
- Has fun working and playing together;
- Is cooperative and helpful;
- Accepts responsibility for their actions;
- Is neat and organized;
- Uses talents to the best of their ability and is interested in the development of each others’ talents;
- Keeps an open mind;
- Does not exhibit prejudicial behavior against different people because they are different;
- Values education, maintains physical health (e. g., through exercise and diet);
- Regularly engages in leisure activities (e.g., recreation, sports);
- Works toward conserving natural resources;
- Supports philanthropic activities;
- Collectively supports future family generations;
- Expresses love, patience, and understanding.
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