Figure 1.1 Chronology of Selected Events Leading to the Adoption of the Substance Abuse Goal.

July, 1990 President and board of trustees agree to have the staff initiate strategic planning process, examining Foundation goals.
September, 1990 Two staff reports on potential goals.
October, 1990 Three goals proposal for initial considera- tion. Substance Abuse emerges as the first goal. Board retreat on future Foundation direction set for February.
November, 1990–January, 1991 Three staff work groups, one for each
February 1991 Board reviews proposed goals, debates merits and risks, adopts goals.