Vision Statement:

Working in the present while preserving the past for now and the future!

Mission Statement:

• Providing an environment where participants work together to facilitate the understanding and preservation of our past history and to provide a mechanism to relay this information to future generations.
• Developing programs and facilities that disseminate our understanding of the past to the community.
• Applying the highest standard of excellence in all of our work and activities.
• Interacting and seeking input and guidance from the community.
• Utilizing limited available resources in the most prudent way possible.

Objectives:

The over all objectives of the Lac du Bonnet & District Historical Society are as follows:

• Develop a museum in the Lac du Bonnet area that will serve as a resource, interpretive and display center for the preservation of our past to present and future residents in our community.
• Collect and preserve historical artifacts and information for display in the museum and dissemination in the community which accurately reflects our historical origins, cultural backgrounds and economic development.
• Attract visitors from near and far by displaying interesting artifacts and written historical events of the area.
• Conduct marketing and information sessions within the community to raise the awareness of the Society.
• Develop a close working relationship with the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee, other heritage groups, local organizations and the community at large.

Goals For 2009 And Future Years:

The over all objectives of the Lac du Bonnet & District Historical Society are as follows:

• Move the Hans Erickson Log Cabin to Halliday Park in 2009.
• Plan one or two community awareness and information sessions while conducting fundraisers.
• Provide for and access training for Historical Society staff members.
• Develop plan in 2009 for museum operation in 2010.
• Assemble existing artefact and catalogue all items collected to date in 2009 and continue in future years.
• Develop and publish updated website for the Lac du bonnet & District Historical Society.
• Review and consider the relocation of the Ylatala log house to Halliday Park.

Accomplishments To Date In 2009:

• Five members of the Society have completed a one day course on museum operation in April 2009 including the lengthy assignment.
• Photos are being collected for display.
• Procedures are being developed for Museum operation.
• Hans Erickson has been partially restored on the exterior.