At its February 6, 2012 Goal Setting Meeting, the Master Board ratified the following goals for 2012:

The Desert Mountain Master Association Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan

With the work of 2011 serving as a strong foundation, the Master Association looks forward to building for the future in 2012 and beyond with its Strategic Plan. This Strategic Plan covers the Master Association's long range plans for the next three years and describes the Vision, Mission and Strategies of the HOA, as well as the projects that will help fulfill them.

The Master Association's Vision and Mission
The Vision and Mission created for the Master Association serve as guiding principles for the Strategic Plan and can be seen on the tables pictured below:

The Master Association's Vision Statement describes what the Association aspires to be, while the Mission Statement defines the operating objectives, principles and values of the Master Association in a way that guides its decisions and actions day-to-day.

You'll note that the following key words are highlighted in the Vision Statement: "financially sound," "safe and secure," "beautifully maintained," "innovative amenities and services," "enhance the lifestyle" and "create strong demand." Everything the Master Association will undertake, project-wise, will support this Vision, as those projects will help take the Association where it wants to be in the future. The attributes mentioned on the Mission Statement - "convenience and peace-of-mind," "vibrant and sustainable," "increasing home and property values" - will be realized with the projects initiated by the Master Board over the next three years and will help make Desert Mountain attractive to future owners.

Strategies and Projects Support the Vision and Mission

With an established Vision and Mission, the Master Association has the direction it needs to implement projects and goals that support its strategies for the next three years. For example, as you will see in on the table pictured ____, in 2011, upgrading the community's street signage and enforcing the 35MPH speed limit supports the Master Association's strategy of keeping owners and others in the community safe. A community-wide perimeter and security upgrade under consideration will help keep Desert Mountain secure. Enhancing the appearance of common areas and Village entrances and upgrading the Desert Mountain Design Guidelines keeps the community's homes and public areas beautiful.  The recently launched Desert Mountain Owners Services Business, community magazine (The Desert Mountain Connection) and HOA website (www.desert-mountain-hoa.com) provide service and support to our property owners. The new Desert Mountain Trails and planned trail system enable the Master Association to provide amenities that are distinct and complementary to Club offerings.

Please click on the following link to review the Master Board's Strategic Plan Overview.

Planning for the Future
While many of these projects are still in their infancy, they will continue to be developed and enhanced over time. It is the Master Association's hope that the services offered through the Owners Services Business will expand based on the needs and interests of both Desert Mountain residents and the Villages. The Association also hopes to develop more trails and other amenities in concert with the Club on the Northern Properties so Desert Mountain residents can enjoy a variety of outdoor pursuits virtually in their own backyards. The Association is also looking into the development of a Desert Mountain Community Fund and the use of 501(c)3s to aid with fundraising efforts. A new security upgrade project currently under consideration will play a significant role in making the community even safer for those who live and visit here.

So how do these and other projects under consideration impact Desert Mountain residents? With a Vision and Mission, goals and initiatives that support the Association's strategies going forward, and time and proper planning, the Master Association can successfully continue to do its part in making Desert Mountain the best residential golf community in the world.