Graduates report the class was well worth the time invested
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| Congratulations to the 28 2010 LBC graduates! (Photo by Mike Kupchik) |
By Stacy Guidice
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Another
reason to feel good about living in Big Canoe: For the past five years,
we have had over 100 dedicated residents willing to invest their time
in Leadership Big Canoe (LBC). This program not only educates present
and future leaders about the community—it also allows them to give back
with involvement and input in major issues which concern Big Canoe.
The 2009-2010 LBC class graduation included 28 members: Phil
Anderson, Scott Armentrout, George Bickley, Nancy Bickley, John
Bridges, Kay Bridges, Linda Carrig, Chuck Dressler, Peg
Ewing, Bill Gibson, Susan Gibson, Alex Henderson, Jim Hollister,
Blossom Holyoak, Vicki Hunnicutt, Jean Lomax, John Lomax, Dan Macari,
Ardis McCain, Carol Monroe, Mike Monroe, Tim Moran, Larry Ponder, Paul Ray, Jack
Schroder, David Shanks, Mike Zblewski and Van Zeiler.
The class met for seven sessions, one Friday morning a month from
September-March. Topics included subjects such as the culture and
character of Big Canoe, governance, the developer’s role and
interaction with local governments.
The class was divided into four groups and assigned a group project.
Group meetings and work were accomplished outside the regular LBC
meetings.
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2010 Board members: (front row, l to r) Phyllis Deane, Brian Roberts,
Helen Buckelew; (back row, l to r) Bill Wilson, Dick Scharf, Ellis
Mills, John Farris. Not pictured, Mike Essman. (Photo by Mike Kipchik) |
The four projects involved: 1) Big Canoe’s division between Pickens
and Dawson counties; 2) Main Gate replacement; 3) Steve Tate/Yellow
Creek Character Area Development; and 4) Developer relations, trails
and emergency response within Big Canoe.
Each group gave a 20-minute presentation about their topic at the
April 2 graduation event. Excellent suggestions for solving problems,
such as traffic back-up at the Main Gate during peak times, were
introduced for POA consideration. One of the creative solutions for
this problem involves emailing guests bar coded, scan able entry passes
prior to coming to Big Canoe (done by concerts and college athletic
events for parking).
Graduates report that the class was well worth the time invested and
that they got a lot out of it. Everyone is invited to participate in an
LBC future class – the next session will begin in fall 2010. Contact
one of the LBC Board member below, or for more information check out
the LBC Web site at www.leadershipbigcanoe.org.
LBC 2010 Board members are Brian Roberts, chairman; Phyllis Deane,
vice-chairman; Mike Essman, HOA rep; John Farris, secretary; Ellis
Mills, Chapel Rep; Dick Scharf, treasurer; Bill Wilson-POA rep and
Helen Buckelew, at-large.
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