Updated 10/01/2010

B-29 Museum Inc. - Strategic Plan Executive Summary

The priorities in this plan provide a basis for achieving B-29 Museum Inc.'s mission and initial vision, ensuring that by the end of 2012 the Bombers On The Prairie Museum located at the All Veterans Memorial Complex has become a familiar place to Pratt County residents and military aviation historians:

A place where neighbors, friends, families and visitors gather to honor, share ideas and celebrate our respect for those Veterans who defend our State and Country and our appreciation for our Kansas Army Air Field heritage,

A well-cared for place – building painted, restoration completed, and landscape maintained,

A respected non-profit organization led by an active board of directors and appointed facilities director, supported by members of the local community and beginning to attract the major gifts and endowments necessary to sustain its future.

The following strategic priorities and their goals will guide the direction and planned actions of the B-29 Museum Inc. Organization over the next 3 years:

Strategic Priority #1: Complete all restoration and rehabilitation

Goal 1.1~Secure and maintain the historic buildings and related structures.
Goal 1.2~Create parking areas, walking paths, signs and landscape based on environmental friendly and sustainable practices.

Strategic Priority #2: Build/Expand Museum Exhibits

Goal 2.1~Plan an Orientation kiosk exhibit showing the “Big Picture” telling the story of the Kansas Army Air Fields during WW II and their connection to the Boeing B-29 Superfortress.

Goal 2.2~Plan exhibits for Bomb Groups, Squadrons and air and ground crewmen who trained at these installations.

Goal 2.3~Search for , Gather, Inventory and prepare artifacts for Museum exhibits.

Strategic Priority #3: Establish Library/Research Center Operations Plans and Procedures

Goal 3.1~Plan Office Technology to build Catalog for Museum Collection

Goal 3.2~Design/Install shelves to store and display sources of digital and archival collections.

Goal 3.3~Design/Install Files and Cabinets to store and track document and photo collections.

Goal 3.4~Plan information technology solutions to store, maintain, search and share digital media collections.

Goal 3.5~Establish an internet identity and plan for accessing information about the Museum and its collections.

Strategic Priority #4: Community Outreach

Goal 4.1~Encourage City of Pratt and Pratt County organizations and residents to become involved in Organization's mission and programs.

Strategic Priority #5: Education

Goal 5.1~Plan and initiate at least one educational program for Pratt County youth.
Goal 5.2~Establish a “Night At The Museum” series to share and promote understanding of Pratt's military heritage.
Goal 5.3~Plan and initiate a walking tour of the All Veteran's Memorial Complex.
Goal 5.4~Develop an educational DVD series to orient and inform visitors and to inspire curiosity about the Kansas Army Air Field WW II heritage.
Goal 5.5~Plan and initiate a visiting veteran or scholar program that engages community members in highlighting the mission and values of B-29 Museum Inc.

Strategic Priority #6: Management and Governance

Goal 6.1~Grow and diversify the board based on the needs of this strategic plan and the Organization's vision for 2019.
Goal 6.2~Maintain and enhance current staff positions in support of the mission.
Goal 6.3~Develop detailed financial systems and information.
Goal 6.4~Evaluate and plan for the future

Strategic Priority #7: Resource Development

Goal 7.1~Raise funds to support the Organization through 2012 while anticipating future funding needs.
Goal 7.2~Engage City of Pratt and Pratt County residents and others in the programs and activities of B-29 Museum Inc., focusing our efforts individuals who are are most likely to generate our base of volunteer support.
Goal 7.3~Create alliances with organizations and individuals to help forward the mission and goals of our Organization.