Gateway FS, Inc. will have high-quality directors and employees and high-quality facilities and equipment. It will conduct business in a professional manner and be viewed as the dominant leader in its market place. It will strive to achieve maximum share of market, net earnings, and financial strength. It will operate on a cooperative basis with distribution of patronage refunds and revolvement of capital stock. The company will support and cooperative with Farm Bureau and GROWMARK, Inc. Gateway FS will be respected as a good employer and as a good community member.