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Envision e-Report April 2009
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"A vision without
a task is but a dream, a task without a vision is drudgery, a vision and
a task is the hope of the world."
Vision: Coastal Alabama is a place where…. · the highest quality classroom teacher is provided to most efficiently and directly effect a world-class educational community. · cooperative, action-oriented partnerships create a sound, sustainable environment with the highest quality of life for all its community members. · there are opportunities for all citizens to participate as full partners. · infrastructure projects are produced continually to improve our quality of life and economic development.
Mission: Envision Coastal Alabama facilitates co-operative action for a unified coastal region with a healthy environment, sustainable economic development, equity for all and excellence in education.
Baldwin County Job Fair 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Baldwin County Coliseum in Robertsdale Baldwin County
April 23 Low Impact Development Workshop Five Rivers Resource Center Baldwin County
April 24 11th Annual Business Expo / Jobs Fair 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mobile Civic Center Arena Mobile County
April 28 Coastal Kids Quiz Alabama Coastal Foundation Daphne United Methodist Church Baldwin County
September TBA Envision Annual Meeting Baldwin County
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You have just received Envision Coastal Alabama’s (ECA) first e-Report dedicated to informing our many volunteers and partners of the ongoing successes of Envision’s regional planning efforts. Volunteer support and involvement serves as the driving force behind Envision’s tremendous success. Therefore, it is our goal to provide our partners with a quarterly e-Report of all the latest Envision news and updates keeping you connected with present and future program initiatives.
We’re sure you will find this newsletter interesting and informative. Thank you for your interest in reading it. Pass along this eReport to a colleague or friend. Help them start their own free, quarterly subscription by clicking here. Mike Hofto (Mobile County) with Leavell Investment Management and Donna Watts (Baldwin County) with the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce are no strangers to Envision. Recently installed as the 2009 Envision Co-chairs, both individuals have served this organization in various capacities since its founding in 1997. The experience and expertise that Donna and Mike bring to the table is beyond compare. Their passion and desire to see this region grow and prosper is evidenced by their long commitment to Envision and its mission of this strategy.
Envision 2009
Co-Chairs
Mike Hofto (Mobile
County)
Envision 2009 Team
Chairs The Four E’s of Envision Coastal Alabama Developed to better define the community’s vision for future growth, Envision’s regional efforts focus on four sustainable foundations – economy, education, environment and equity. These key focus areas have fostered a collaborative planning process that continues to promote coastal Alabama as the most vibrant region in this community.
To track Envision’s progress, each E-strategy is assigned team chairs representing both Mobile and Baldwin counties. These committees meet on a regular basis to coordinate and implement the activities of their team.
The following is a report on recent activities and events conducted by each e-team.
Economy
Coming in June, the Economy team will host a community and economic development summit for area mayors representing the 23 municipalities of Mobile and Baldwin counties. The purpose of the summit is to promote exchange and cooperation between these elected officials to address local and regional issues impacting the cities and towns of coastal Alabama.
Education
The Mobile Area Education Foundation in partnership with the Southwest Workforce Development Council – Region 9 has initiated a classroom presentation developed for fourth grade students. The purpose of this program is to encourage early interest in meaningful career opportunities readily available in the coastal Alabama region.
Known as the “Wouldn’t it be Cool” campaign this interactive program is presented to fourth grade students by volunteers representing local business and industry. This role play exercise is designed to demonstrate to students the importance of teamwork, character and knowledge of critical subjects like math, science and English.
Volunteers from the Mobile/Baldwin business community are encouraged to become involved with this effort. If you would like to volunteer your time in Mobile County, contact Mary Ann Napper with the Mobile Area Education Foundation at mnapper@maef.net. For more information on Baldwin County presentations, contact Melissa Creighton with SAWDC at macreightonshc@gmail.com.
Environment
The Alabama Coastal Foundation will host a low impact development (LID) workshop for south Alabama developers, planners, elected officials, engineers and other interested professionals on April 23 at the 5 Rivers Delta Center on the Causeway. The goal of the workshop is to teach attendees how to apply LID principles to construction practices as a cost-effective way to control stormwater runoff, sedimentation and erosion.
The full-day workshop will be facilitated by nationally renowned LID experts Jay Michaels, with Emmons & Olivier Resources Inc., an environmental and engineering consulting firm out of Minnesota, and Jay Riggs, with the Minnesota Soil and Conservation District. Prior to the workshop on the evening of April 22, ACF and Envision will co-sponsor a short session for elected officials to learn about LID and how it can be addressed through local actions. This event will take place at the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on this event, visit www.joinacf.org.
Equity
Beginning in October of last year, Envision became a co-sponsor for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) outreach efforts. Envision’s equity team assisted with efforts to publicize this important initiative. In January, more than 30 volunteers were trained to assist qualified families in preparing their tax returns.
In December, the Envision Executive Transit Committee reconvened to continue its efforts to promote regional transit coordination.
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 Envision Coastal Alabama 2009 Steering Committee
Mobile County Baldwin County Envision Co-Chair Envision Co-Chair Mike Hofto Donna Watts
Mobile County Baldwin County Economy Co-Chair Economy Co-Chair Steve Walker Ray Moore
Mobile County Baldwin County Education Co-Chair Education Co-Chair Rhonda Neal-Waltman Jim Kellen
Mobile County Baldwin County Environment Co-Chair Environment Co-Chair
Mobile County Baldwin County Equity Co-Chair Equity Co-Chair
Mobile County Baldwin County Envision Staff Envision Staff Shayla Jones Beaco Karen Glover
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