I haven’t posted in FOREVER! I probably should let you know what’s going on.
We’ve begun the process of rolling out committees on Partnership for the Pathway. What that means is that YOU will be able to get involved to ramp up the pace of change in Texarkana. The sad truth I’ve learned is that less than half a mile of trail costs over $60,000. That’s a ton of money. Although there are plenty of people in this town that think trails are important to the community, we don’t have the manpower to work fast enough to achieve large successes.
That’s not to say that there aren’t already a ton of people out there like you and I; there are many that I meet every day who are worried about safety, home values and exercise. However, we’re disconnected and unmotivated. All of us have tons of other priorities, so part of our challenge is to cut through all of the other daily activities that people have and convince them that getting out of their chairs is important.
Here is the action so far:
- Our Communications Committee kicked off last week! We’re excited to bring you a more steady flow of information about trails and the outdoor community.
- The Trail Sponsorship Committee, which works on grants and capital campaigns is having a kickoff on Monday, April 11th at the home of John and Julie-Ray Harrison.
- The Membership and Trail Development Committees aren’t far behind. You’ll be hearing from organizers about initial meetings of these groups shortly.
Lots going on. On this note, I’m turning over this blog to the communications committee of the Partnership for the Pathway. That’ll give you more frequent posts, a wider range of viewpoints, and hopefully a wider range of topics about good health, safety, trails and nature. I can’t wait to see what everyone dreams up for this blot. I do know that this blog will be an important place for information in the next several months.
Keep reading. It’s getting fun!
