This just in from BrentWord news services (OK, make that Lynn Tucker at the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber). I learned last week I had been selected to participate but only learned through this release who my classmates will be. I consider myself lucky to be included!
Participation, leadership key in selection process
BRENTWOOD -- Fifteen Brentwood leaders have been selected for the Leadership Brentwood Class of 2010. These participants represent a cross-section of the community and were selected on the basis of their past and present leadership within the community.
The class members are: Maurilio Amorim, president/owner, The A Group; Steve Dycus, senior marketing coordinator, Williamson Medical Center; David Fox, vice president, customer and technical Support, Passport Health Communications; Rod Freeman, manager/owner, Rocking R Companies; David Green, owner, David Green Communications; Mike Knotts, district director, U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn; Susan Leathers, owner/publisher, BrentWord Communications; Greg Lemon, president, Axis Accounting Systems; Dr. Dan McHugh, physician, Premier Orthopaedics; Kelli Nelson, director, HCA, Inc.; Angela Nordstrom, regional director, NIC, Inc.; Vicki Smith, senior manager, Global Communications, Nissan North America, Inc.; Anna Stotts, account manager, business development, Century II; Amy Tanksley, owner, Uncle Classic Barbershop; Liz Wilson, owner, Monarch Advisory Group.
“While their backgrounds are diverse, these 15 individuals clearly share a commonality of leadership experience that is representative of the outstanding quality of all of this year’s applicants. Their selection is a tribute to our alumni and the commitment they have made to the continued excellence of the Leadership Brentwood program,” said Chris Bosen, chair of the Steering Board.
“Two of the main objectives of Leadership Brentwood, established 20 years ago, are to foster an attitude of increased participation in the community and to promote a free exchange of ideas and concerns among the various segments of Brentwood. This class, like those before them, will be challenged both individually and as a team to embody those goals for the long-term benefit of the Brentwood community in the coming year and beyond.”
Leadership Brentwood, a program administered by the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce to identify and educate present and future leaders and integrate them into the Brentwood community, is entering its 20th year with the announcement of the Class of 2010. The program runs from August to March and consists of monthly one-day itineraries featuring panel discussions, visits to local areas of interest, question and answer sessions, and small group projects. Participants are given opportunities to enhance their own leadership skills, learn useful strategies for teamwork, and discover ways to give back to the Brentwood community.
For additional information, visit www.LeadershipBrentwood.org.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Busy week ahead in Brentwood
Who has time for the mid-summer doldrums when there is so much to see and do? Here are just a few suggestions to help fill your week. If you know of more, please let me know!
The Friends of the Brentwood Library's quarterly book sale opens Wednesday and runs through Saturday at the library. As mentioned in an earlier post, science fiction fans will be happy to know one patron made a huge donation that will be available. This is also a great opportunity for students to find last-minute required Summer Reading books and books for next fall's literature classes at real bargain prices.
Check out my previous post for details: http://tinyurl.com/BWscifi (just remember that any references to NEXT week are now THIS week!)
Speaking of the library, the Summer Reading Program's far from over, with award-winning songwriter and recording artist Katherine Dines presenting an interactive program at 1 p.m. today. It's designed for kids from toddler age to 6.
Just a head's up: The River Park playground and shelter will be closed today through Thursday for playground maintenance. This would be a good time to check out one of the city's other parks and playgrounds, like the newest, Owl Creek Park, between Concord Pass and Chestnut Springs Road in east Brentwood. You'll find a picnic shelter, playground, basketball courts and walking paths.
It's supposed to rain on Wednesday, so you may want to settle on the sofa and watch WC-TV's Classic Football Game of the Week: Brentwood vs. Franklin, September 26, 2006. It will be aired on Comcast Channel 3 at 9 a.m. and 2 and 7 p.m. Also, Brentwood High's 2009 graduation ceremony will air Friday at 10 a.m. and 3 and 8 p.m.
About a zillion years ago I wanted to be Good Morning America's Joan Lunden. A n
ewspaper career won out over a broadcasting one, but I still can't wait to hear Channel 4 news anchor Demetria Kalodimos at Thursday's Women in Business luncheon. Sponsored by the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber, it begins at 11:15 a.m. at the FiftyForward Martin Center. Noon today is the deadline to register. It's $12 for chamber members, $15 for guests. You can register online at http://www.brentwood.org/ or call the chamber at 373-1595.
ewspaper career won out over a broadcasting one, but I still can't wait to hear Channel 4 news anchor Demetria Kalodimos at Thursday's Women in Business luncheon. Sponsored by the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber, it begins at 11:15 a.m. at the FiftyForward Martin Center. Noon today is the deadline to register. It's $12 for chamber members, $15 for guests. You can register online at http://www.brentwood.org/ or call the chamber at 373-1595.Thursday, July 2, 2009
Leadership Brentwood deadline today
With only about 18 hours to spare, I submitted my Leadership Brentwood application for the Class of 2010 Wednesday afternoon. I'd love to have you as my classmate (that is, if I'm accepted. This feels a lot like applying for college -- a selective college. Only 15 will be accepted).
Entering its 20th year, Leadership Brentwood, sponsored by the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber, and its alumni have been the catalysts for many of the city's most dynamic, needed, and, yes, fun, initiatives. For instance:
If selected, the program costs $500. (Many businesses will sponsor their employees. It never hurts to ask.) The deadline to apply is noon today. So get to it if you're interested. The application is available online at www.leadershipbrentwood.org.
Entering its 20th year, Leadership Brentwood, sponsored by the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber, and its alumni have been the catalysts for many of the city's most dynamic, needed, and, yes, fun, initiatives. For instance:
- Town Center redevelopment plan: Class of 1999
- Frisbee golf course at Crockett Park: Class of 2005.
- Citizens Fire Academy: Class of 2003
- Wrote grant that resulted in Boiling Spring Academy restoration: Class of 2004.
To learn about more projects completed by past Leadership Brentwood classes, visit http://www.leadershipbrentwood.org/lead-brent/project.php.
The alumni lists reads like a Who's Who of Brentwood, though not everyone is household name. In fact, most graduates are local government, business, civic and community leaders who do their work -- and leading -- behind the scenes.If selected, the program costs $500. (Many businesses will sponsor their employees. It never hurts to ask.) The deadline to apply is noon today. So get to it if you're interested. The application is available online at www.leadershipbrentwood.org.
Monday, June 22, 2009
City plans a party; Titanic mistake?
When the City Commission convenes at 7 p.m. tonight, it faces a long agenda, including the final of three public hearings on the new budget and Capitol Improvements Plan and a vote on their adoption. Expect action on items related to the long-awaited Concord Road improvements and a new business item about improving Edmondson Pike north of Concord to the Davidson County line.
All important issues for sure. But two items on the consent agenda caught my eye as much more interesting and thought provoking.
First, there's the city's annual employee recognition banquet. Don't worry, I'm not suggesting the city not host one given the current economic climate. Lord knows, these days it's more important than ever for employers to offer "Atta boys" and recognition for jobs well done.
What caught my eye was this: "There are only two facilities available in Williamson County (Embassy Suites and the Marriott -- both located in Cool Springs) that have the capability of accommodating our group and are also within a reasonable travel distance of Brentwood."
This isn't a new revelation. Just ask the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber which has its annual Star Gala in Franklin each year because there isn't a place in Brentwood large enough to handle the crowd. Our two public high schools head south as well for their proms.
Perhaps with the recent talk of Tax Incremental Financing, of the need to boost tourism, and of what types of projects the county considers being partner worthy, a convention center of sorts might be something worth exploring -- in Town Center, as part of the Murray property redo, or, yes, even in the center of town.
Just a thought. Not for tonight's meeting of course, but for creative minds who have the will and wherewithal to turn musings into magic.
When Titans rule citizens lose
The commission also will review its remaining 2009 meeting schedule tonight to make adjustments "as needed to avoid conflicts with significant events that would overlap with Board meetings."
Hmmmm. What is considered a significant event? The State of the Union address, perhaps? A federal holiday that falls on a Monday?
Apparently an away Tennessee Titans football game is significant enough to move the regularly scheduled 7 p.m. Nov. 23 meeting to 5 p.m. Why? For any member of the public who might want to attend the meeting, or, dare I hope, speak on an issue, 5 p.m. can be a difficult time slot to make a meeting.
The proposed change, of course, is not the first time this has been done. I just hope this time around the commission gives it a little more thought and discussion before rubber stamping the change.
All important issues for sure. But two items on the consent agenda caught my eye as much more interesting and thought provoking.
First, there's the city's annual employee recognition banquet. Don't worry, I'm not suggesting the city not host one given the current economic climate. Lord knows, these days it's more important than ever for employers to offer "Atta boys" and recognition for jobs well done.
What caught my eye was this: "There are only two facilities available in Williamson County (Embassy Suites and the Marriott -- both located in Cool Springs) that have the capability of accommodating our group and are also within a reasonable travel distance of Brentwood."
This isn't a new revelation. Just ask the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber which has its annual Star Gala in Franklin each year because there isn't a place in Brentwood large enough to handle the crowd. Our two public high schools head south as well for their proms.
Perhaps with the recent talk of Tax Incremental Financing, of the need to boost tourism, and of what types of projects the county considers being partner worthy, a convention center of sorts might be something worth exploring -- in Town Center, as part of the Murray property redo, or, yes, even in the center of town.
Just a thought. Not for tonight's meeting of course, but for creative minds who have the will and wherewithal to turn musings into magic.
When Titans rule citizens lose
The commission also will review its remaining 2009 meeting schedule tonight to make adjustments "as needed to avoid conflicts with significant events that would overlap with Board meetings."
Hmmmm. What is considered a significant event? The State of the Union address, perhaps? A federal holiday that falls on a Monday?
Apparently an away Tennessee Titans football game is significant enough to move the regularly scheduled 7 p.m. Nov. 23 meeting to 5 p.m. Why? For any member of the public who might want to attend the meeting, or, dare I hope, speak on an issue, 5 p.m. can be a difficult time slot to make a meeting.
The proposed change, of course, is not the first time this has been done. I just hope this time around the commission gives it a little more thought and discussion before rubber stamping the change.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Golf tourney beckons all
BrentWord Communications will be a title sponsor next year ... when the big bucks start rolling in. But for this year's Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, other sponsors are still needed and spots are still available for golfers too.The tourney is June 22 at Nashville Golf and Athletic Club, with registration starting at 10:30 a.m. and a noon shotgun start. Get more details at the chamber website, www.brentwood.org/
Red, white and you: T-shirts on sale
Imagine a sea of red on the Fourth of July. That's exactly what the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce hopes people will see, and be part of, this year when The Kadillacs take the Eddy Amphitheater stage for the city's biggest party.
To help celebrate Brentwood's 40th birthday, and to raise money for its Leadership Brentwood program, the chamber is selling bright red T-shirts emblazoned with their own fireworks, the Town Center clock, and the words "40 years of Civic Pride." They are $15 and available now at the chamber office, 5211 Maryland Way, Suite 1080, and the Puffy Muffin restaurant in the Hill Shopping Center. They will also be sold at all remaining Summer Concert Series events at Crockett Park. Check, cash and credit cards are accepted.
Speaking of Leadership Brentwood, 2009 chair Chris Bosen tells me, "We're expecting a large number of applicants this year and although the deadline for submissions isn't until July 2, we'll begin reviewing the applications as they come in."
An online application is available at http://www.leadershipbrentwood.org/. Hard copies can be picked up at the Chamber office ... when you stop by to buy your T-shirt!
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