OBJECTIVES OF ORGANIZATION

The Stray Dog Society envisions itself as a multifaceted organization uniquely positioned to bring strong and direct support to various parts of The Citadel. Because The Stray Dog Society is in no way connected to any portion of the school or the administration, as such, it will be free to carry out aggressive fund raising functions that otherwise would not happen. Other strong points of the Stray Dog Society will be the social and fraternal aspects with unique and exciting functions held for the entertainment of the membership who share a fun spirit and interest in perhaps being more dynamic in various endeavors.

What is a Stray Dog?
A Stray Dog is typically a non-conformist who holds the Citadel in high regard. A Stray Dog is a willing maverick, someone who is fun loving and sometimes irreverent. A Stray Dog is one who has constantly tested the limits of the established, conventional system at The Citadel, and/or in their life pursuits.

A Stray Dogs proactively seeks and develops their own playground (possibly outrageous) to celebrate and enjoy the community of other Stray Dogs. Stray Dog’s activities and entertainment events strongly honor, and financially support The Citadel.

Collective Vision
Recognize the special, independent/interdependent, and courageous essence of past and present Citadel Stray Dogs.

Further clearly define, and respect ‘what is a Stray Dog’, and the greater good that all true Stray Dogs represent.

The Society is to focus greater Stray Dog support, including financial, for the further development of a Significantly Improved Citadel.

Substantially increase financial contributions to the Citadel though The Society’s own Citadel Stray Dog Foundation.

The Society is to spearhead, and lead enthusiastic support for activities in the best interests of The Citadel.

Plan and organize various fun activities celebrating the special nature, and the many unique achievements of thousands of Stray Dogs.

Proactively demonstrate respect and loyalty to the traditions and customs of The Citadel.

The Society is to generate multiple streams of income to become very strong financially.

The Society is to develop strong, independent administrative support to effectively implement the Vision of the Society.

Many of the Citadel Alumni and Citadel supporters will strive to become a member of the Stray Dog Society.

Core Values

• Honor and Respect for The Citadel

• Demonstrated Personal Ownership and Leadership

• Selective Risk Taking

• Innovation and Willingness to Test Various Limits

• Reinforce, Support, and Celebrate the Stray Dog Extended Family

• Grow mirth, fun, and proactive camaraderie within the society.

Unifying Purpose

Actively celebrate and reinforce the courageous, common bond that naturally exists between all Stray Dogs; proactively, and collaboratively unite to do great good for The Citadel, and former Stray Dog Cadets, and their Country.

Macro Ongoing Strategies
Hold frequent collective, Stray Dog fun activities to demonstrate, and effectuate the above Unifying Purpose.

Develop a well-supported Citadel Stray Dog Foundation that significantly grows the total financial contributions to the Citadel, and controls the use of funds from the Society’s perspective for a much better Citadel.

Develop pragmatic programs to further develop the careers, and better comprehensively support all Stray Dogs.

Rewards of Membership

Great passion and pride in proactively contributing to developing a much stronger and better Citadel, a much more recognized, and highly valued Citadel nationally.

Strong, fun filled, mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with their highly valued fellow Stay Dogs that last a lifetime.

Career and multiple personal LIFE enhancements facilitated though programs sponsored and approved by the Society.

Facilitate much stronger Stray Dog innovative leadership, and Comprehensive-Support for the greater benefit of Charleston, the State of South Carolina, and the nation as a whole.

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