PURPOSE

The purpose of Variety the Children’s Charity of the United States (USV) is to be the national cooperative for all Variety Tents in the United States through a regional network of tents and representatives. USV shall establish standards of association, administration, communication and operation. It shall help coordinate resources, develop programs and cooperative fund raising strategies and set communication standards in the interest of helping tents establish effective business operations, fund raising opportunities, and community relations. Furthermore, USV shall elect Officers to administer the USV and its national programs, and to supervise and direct the U.S. Tents as herein set forth in the Bylaws.

MISSION

To support and encourage U.S. Tents to provide funding and services for programs that strive to improve the quality of life for children who are underprivileged, physical and mentally challenged, ill, abused, neglected and abandoned.

VISION

• To assist Variety in the formation of new Tents in the major cities or areas through the United States and its possessions.
• To develop national programs for the benefit of U.S. Tents.
• To assist Tents in need of guidance in financial and administrative matters and in directing cooperative national projects.
• To work within the Constitution and Bylaws of Variety International and in cooperation with the Variety throughout the world.

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