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                                                                                            NMIRA GOALS

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                                                                                            NMIRA establishes yearly goals in order to realize our mission of promoting literacy and the life-long love of reading.
                                                                                            Goals fuel NMIRA's determination and long-term commitment to the application of action to our philosophy. They keep the association and its members moving in a clear and focused direction and give us unity of purpose, strengthening our belief in our association and its ability to effect change.


                                                                                            Goals 2010 - 2011

                                                                                            To strengthen communication among individuals, councils
                                                                                            and districts within the state

                                                                                            To advocate for literacy by promoting intellectual freedom

                                                                                             To broaden partnerships with other professional groups

                                                                                            To promote a culturally diverse membership

                                                                                            To provide professional development opportunities

                                                                                            To strengthen the parents' role in promoting literacy

                                                                                            To provide opportunities and financial support
                                                                                            for the development of leadership in NMIRA

                                                                                            To provide leadership and support for local councils

                                                                                            To broaden NMIRA involvement in community literacy projects

                                                                                            To promote advocacy and strengthen communication
                                                                                            from local to state to international levels