With great optimism and hope for the future of the GLR and our profession, we are pleased to share that the GLR Executive Committee recently approved the Final draft of the GLR Strategic plan. Above is a graphic depicting the new GLR vision, mission, and core values. These guiding statements are the foundation on which we will move forward with all of our programming, initiatives and decisions.
I encourage you to review and reflect on the final draft of the GLR Strategic Plan here on the website. In the spirit of transparency, you can view our Full Strategic Plan, as well as a Working Copy of the plan’s goals and objectives that will include ongoing progress updates for the GLR Music Therapy Community to view. This Strategic Plan is the contract and agreement between the community and the GLR Leadership for the next 3 years. We want all to have access to it so that we can all work to hold each other accountable.
Help us bring the plan to life!
Our Strategic Plan can not come to life without you, the GLR Music Therapy Community. I invite each of you to be a part of the work and join us on our next step of this journey. Please check out our GLR Call for Service that shares various volunteer opportunities and needs we have to bring our plan to life. I look forward to engaging and collaborating with you as we work together to further our Region, our Association, and profession. You can share your interest to serve the region here.
In closing, I would like to personally express my appreciation to all who have been a part of this process. The dedication, passion, and commitment that has been so visible in this work is inspiring. I am grateful for the willingness to engage in tough discussions as we bring our commitment to change and growth to life in our actions, initiatives, and programs. The mission, vision, core values, and Strategic Plan will touch every aspect of our work and impact our decisions moving forward.
-GLR Past President, Melaine Pohlman
GLR Core Values
| Accountability | We commit to fostering a safe and transparent environment through: -Open communication -Collaboration -Responsible actions |
| Belonging | We strive to foster both individual acceptance and value by working to be: -Diverse -Inclusive -Accessible -Equitable |
| Community | We courageously advocate for and value our colleagues; those we serve, and those we partner with through: -Value and Celebration of Individuality -Collaboration -Connectivity |
| Growth | Within our community and our profession as a whole, we support holistic self-growth of individuals through: -Active listening -On-going education -Humble reflection |
| Integrity | To cultivate dignity and trust, we are guided by our ethics and strive to act with: -Humility -Reflection -Honesty -Reflexivity -Courage |