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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH RETREAT <br /> March 11, 2023 <br /> Ms. Stewart began by stating that the strategic planning process began back in 2019; <br /> however, it was interrupted by COVID. As the OCHD's governing board, Ms. Stewart asked <br /> the Board for feedback on the Mission Statement. Ms. Stewart read the current and <br /> proposed Mission Statement. A Mission Statement is a short summary of an organization's <br /> core purpose, focus, and aims. This usually includes a brief description of what the <br /> organization does and its key objectives <br /> Throughout the discussion, Ms. Stewart continuously updated the Mission Statement in real- <br /> time based on the Board's suggestions. <br /> Ms. Royce advocated for well-being vs quality of life. Ms. Stewart stated that quality of <br /> life was broader. <br /> Mr. Bagby asked for clarification on what "promote" means. Ms. Stewart explained that <br /> promote was used as so much of what we do in public health is suggested/recommended and <br /> not always mandated or a regulation to achieve optimal health. <br /> Dr. Stuebe proposed using the words "promote and protect". <br /> Dr. Jonnal agreed with Dr. Stuebe. <br /> Ms. Rodgers also agreed with the usage of the word "protect" as she found it to be more <br /> encompassing and it also leans into the environmental health (e.g. sewage and water) aspects. <br /> Ms. Royce proposed placing the words "for the OC community" at the end of the Mission <br /> Statement. She also liked having the word "well-being" included. <br /> Mr. Whitaker also liked Ms. Royce's recommendation of"well-being". <br /> Dr. Crandell inquired about using "OC residents". <br /> Ms. Stewart, Ms. Hudson and Ms. Rodgers all disagreed with including "OC residents" <br /> as they didn't want to exclude anyone based on residency, which may include students. <br /> Discussion continued during lunch. A consensus was reached regarding the Mission <br /> Statement. <br /> H Responsibility _ <br /> Administration <br /> Vision Statement <br /> — Short description of an organization's aspirations and the widerimpact <br /> it aims to create; a guiding beacon to everyone within the organization <br /> and something which grounds decision-rnoking and determines the <br /> int ded direction of the organization. <br /> fission is "what" and the "how" while Vision is the "why" <br /> N DHH,S Vision Statement <br /> dvancing innovative solutions that foster independence, improve health <br /> nd prornote well-being for all North Carolinians. <br /> S:\Managers Working Files\BOH\Agenda&Abstracts\2023 Agenda&Abstracts/Board Retreat <br /> Page 9 <br />