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, June 23, 2009
New budget reflects city's sound standing
Employees lauded for hard work, dedication
The agenda was a long one, but Brentwood's city commissioners made quick work of it Monday night, approving a realistic yet comprehensive 2009-10 fiscal year budget; approving a tax rate that will not increase despite the current economy, and adopting the 2010-2015 Capital Improvements Program.
And before the commission meeting, the city's beer board approved on-site sales for new Brentwood restaurant Judge Bean's BBQ, another sign that Brentwood's doing OK.
In addition to be "big three" items listed above, the board removed three items from its consent agenda following questions during the Comments from Citizens time. Each was later addressed and approved as new business.
One of those items concerned the proposed $12,000 expenditure for the annual employee recognition dinner to be held at Embassy Suites in Franklin later this year. Resident Chris Bosen questioned the $36 per person cost and suggested the party be held in a party tent, with local caterers at a reduced cost.
Commissioner Joe Reagan noted that "our employees are absolutely part of the reason ... we are not going through what many cities are going through." In a year that employees will only receive a 1.5% salary adjustment and are being asked to do more with less, they deserve the recognition more than ever.
It was a notion shared by other board members.
Rhea Little, who owns a service-oriented business himself, said city employee's outstanding service to citizens is almost in direct opposition to how most people view government.
"(Our employees) help us manage this city better than any other city around," Mayor Betsy Crossley said. Noting that because of its staff the city runs "like a finely tuned business ... I'm not about to take (the dinner) away from them."
Edmondson Pike improvements ahead
Good news for residents living near or who use Edmondson Pike between Smithson Lane and the Davidson County line. The city is improving that stretch with new 12-foot wide driving lanes, six-foot shoulders and a third turning lane where necessary. And the best news? The $1.6 million project is expected to come in under budget, assistant city manager Kirk Bednar said.
In other news of note, the city budget again includes money for local public schools. Brentwood and Ravenwood high schools will each receive $30,000; Brentwood, Crockett and Sunset middle schools will each receive $15,000 and our six elementary schools each will get $10,000.
To see the meeting via video, or to read meeting minutes, visit the city's website at www.brentwood-tn.org
The agenda was a long one, but Brentwood's city commissioners made quick work of it Monday night, approving a realistic yet comprehensive 2009-10 fiscal year budget; approving a tax rate that will not increase despite the current economy, and adopting the 2010-2015 Capital Improvements Program.
And before the commission meeting, the city's beer board approved on-site sales for new Brentwood restaurant Judge Bean's BBQ, another sign that Brentwood's doing OK.
In addition to be "big three" items listed above, the board removed three items from its consent agenda following questions during the Comments from Citizens time. Each was later addressed and approved as new business.
One of those items concerned the proposed $12,000 expenditure for the annual employee recognition dinner to be held at Embassy Suites in Franklin later this year. Resident Chris Bosen questioned the $36 per person cost and suggested the party be held in a party tent, with local caterers at a reduced cost.
Commissioner Joe Reagan noted that "our employees are absolutely part of the reason ... we are not going through what many cities are going through." In a year that employees will only receive a 1.5% salary adjustment and are being asked to do more with less, they deserve the recognition more than ever.
It was a notion shared by other board members.
Rhea Little, who owns a service-oriented business himself, said city employee's outstanding service to citizens is almost in direct opposition to how most people view government.
"(Our employees) help us manage this city better than any other city around," Mayor Betsy Crossley said. Noting that because of its staff the city runs "like a finely tuned business ... I'm not about to take (the dinner) away from them."
Edmondson Pike improvements ahead
Good news for residents living near or who use Edmondson Pike between Smithson Lane and the Davidson County line. The city is improving that stretch with new 12-foot wide driving lanes, six-foot shoulders and a third turning lane where necessary. And the best news? The $1.6 million project is expected to come in under budget, assistant city manager Kirk Bednar said.
In other news of note, the city budget again includes money for local public schools. Brentwood and Ravenwood high schools will each receive $30,000; Brentwood, Crockett and Sunset middle schools will each receive $15,000 and our six elementary schools each will get $10,000.
To see the meeting via video, or to read meeting minutes, visit the city's website at www.brentwood-tn.org
Thursday, June 11, 2009
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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