Today, I did all of the following:
Sat with the Director of our Chamber of Commerce, talking about the opportunity and possibility of amazing tourism, right here in Muskogee.
Had lunch with the Chairman of the School Board, trying to get new ideas on changing the perception of a school district that is already GREAT, even the community might not know it yet.
Visited the Superintendent of the schools, to bounce a couple more ideas off him and see what catches and what doesnt.
Sat in on an Investment Meeting, where brilliant minds make the decisions on the Foundation's $100 million.
Put 25 community members, along with the Mayor, City Manager, and two City Councilmen in the same room to push together collaborative ideas, and continue on this journey we've been on for 2 years. Onward and Upward.
and THAT, is my very favorite thing about this town. It's not that I'm anyone special, but I have all of these people at my fingertips. It's because of the opportunity that lays within this small town! It's because I'm connected, and all these people care about the future of Muskogee. Living in Oklahoma City, I'd never met the Mayor, the City Manager, the Chairman of the School Boards, the Superintendent, the Director of the Chamber of Commerce, etc. Here, I work with them daily, pressing on to make this place better. I have a voice, and I can make a difference. Muskogee is moving forward, and I get to be part of the process.
I was just reading Adrienne's blog and found yours...why did I not know about this? :) Lynsie, Muskogee is lucky to have YOU! I was reading your previous posts and just wanted to give you a huge hug! Moving communities forward doesn't happen overnight but you being there is helping it in so many ways. I love that you're now an insider in town but you bring an outside perspective that every business, school, nonprofits, etc., no matter what town/city it's in, needs. It's clear that people in Muskogee respect your voice...keep reminding them of all the good in town and all the good to come. I feel like such a nerd writing all this fluff but I don't want you to be down about your work at all. Good things are happening up there...in only a few short years. Hugs to you!
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