It is also necessary that a clear view of what the organization wishes to be, what it wishes to become, and what its priorities are, is clear, and that such a vision is kept in mind, as it should drive all planning and programming, and indeed the very structure of how the organization operates.
None of this is possible without articulating this vision. This document is a rough draft of such a vision; indeed it will always remain a rough draft, as change is the only constant. Care must be taken, however, that this change is organic, gradual, and serves the [[Mission Statement|Mission]] of the Society. Without such care, change will manifest as "mission creep" and lead the organization to become something quite unintentionally different.
Note please that the entire contents of the Centennial Vision is the musings and opinions of the [[Consuls]]. It does not have the endorsement of and may not reflect the opinions of the [[Board]], [[Eagle Council]], or any other [[Elected Officers|Elected Officer]], volunteer, or member of the Society. Consuls hope that it will be found a useful source of inspiration to those bodies and officers who are responsible for the vision, planning, and administration of the Society. At the least, it will perhaps help to explain some of the many odd opinions held and actions taken by these Consuls as they work within the adopted plans to further their own version of the Society's vision.