You should not set yourself the task of accomplishing all of those objectives within a brief period of time. The reality is that you will have to work with many amateur volunteers in your own ARES group and professionals in municipal government whose priorities are often different from yours. Patience is a virtue that cannot be overrated. If you push yourself too hard, you are bound to be disappointed and may admit defeat just before you would have achieved success. If you push others too hard, you may turn off the people whose cooperation is essential to your success.
Patient persistence is essential, especially with volunteers.
We have also been asked to emphasize the importance of securing the formal approval of your municipal council early in your relationship with the municipality. The title may vary across the country, but your objective is the same. You must have that endorsement or you cannot hope to do an effective job for the municipality or community. You should also strive to become a member of the Emergency Planning Committee along with the other key resource people in your municipality. This includes the definition of the alert mechanisms, the responsibilities, and the mobilization processes for amateur radio.