OUR VALUE STATEMENT
The relevance and complexity of the Civil War era, including the events leading up to the War and the Reconstruction/Jim Crow era following it, has never been more apparent to the public at-large. Thus, Civil War Round Tables (CWRT) have a wonderful opportunity to be constructive centers of education, activities and dialogue among members and the public.
SUSTAINABILITY
The decision to launch the CWRT Congress was galvanized when CWRTs were closing their doors after years of devoted study and preservation. The Congress is dedicated to sustainability and the long-term benefits of CWRTs.
SERVICE
The CWRT Congress is committed to generating, communicating, and collaborating about ways of seizing opportunities, sharing those ideas with CWRTs worldwide, and forming a network to allow great ideas to spread throughout the CWRT community.
ORGANIZATIONAL DIVERSITY
The CWRT Congress respects the diversity of CWRTs, their various structures and history, their community role, and the direction of each local organization. The CWRT Congress assists those interested in organizing new or renewing formerly closed CWRTs by sharing resources and mentoring to new leaders.
INNOVATION and NETWORKING
Recognizing that CWRTs are facing both similar and unique challenges, the CWRT Congress links CWRTs that are inventing and testing new approaches, collecting and sharing success stories, celebrating leaders who adopt a long-term perspective and have incorporated proven practices into their operations, and network with other CWRTs to ease isolation.
EDUCATION
The ideas, skills and concepts provided by the CWRT Congress are advisory. They have been designed to assist CWRTs in meeting their organizational challenges and to meet the needs of leaders.
COMMUNITY
The CWRT Congress seeks to connect CWRTs with non-CWRT organizations that share an interest in American history. The CWRT Congress provides information about and access to such organizations so that CWRTs may extend their programs and member expertise to schools and other local community institutions.
STEWARDSHIP
The CWRT Congress is a careful and responsible manager of the historical, organizational, and human resources entrusted to its influence. Stewardship extends to all the gifts received including financial donations, an acquired reputation, and the good-will of the Civil War community.
SUSTAINABILITY
The decision to launch the CWRT Congress was galvanized when CWRTs were closing their doors after years of devoted study and preservation. The Congress is dedicated to sustainability and the long-term benefits of CWRTs.
SERVICE
The CWRT Congress is committed to generating, communicating, and collaborating about ways of seizing opportunities, sharing those ideas with CWRTs worldwide, and forming a network to allow great ideas to spread throughout the CWRT community.
ORGANIZATIONAL DIVERSITY
The CWRT Congress respects the diversity of CWRTs, their various structures and history, their community role, and the direction of each local organization. The CWRT Congress assists those interested in organizing new or renewing formerly closed CWRTs by sharing resources and mentoring to new leaders.
INNOVATION and NETWORKING
Recognizing that CWRTs are facing both similar and unique challenges, the CWRT Congress links CWRTs that are inventing and testing new approaches, collecting and sharing success stories, celebrating leaders who adopt a long-term perspective and have incorporated proven practices into their operations, and network with other CWRTs to ease isolation.
EDUCATION
The ideas, skills and concepts provided by the CWRT Congress are advisory. They have been designed to assist CWRTs in meeting their organizational challenges and to meet the needs of leaders.
COMMUNITY
The CWRT Congress seeks to connect CWRTs with non-CWRT organizations that share an interest in American history. The CWRT Congress provides information about and access to such organizations so that CWRTs may extend their programs and member expertise to schools and other local community institutions.
STEWARDSHIP
The CWRT Congress is a careful and responsible manager of the historical, organizational, and human resources entrusted to its influence. Stewardship extends to all the gifts received including financial donations, an acquired reputation, and the good-will of the Civil War community.
