Main Street News: January 11th

January is named for the Roman god Janus. This particular god had two faces so that he could look ahead to the future and back at the past at the same time. So it is appropriate that many people do the same at this time of year. Looking at what has been accomplished and what is yet to come. Learning from our past and setting goals for the New Year. The Main Street Program does this each year as well when in January we hold our Annual Meeting. This helps us renew our commitment and dedication to our members, our business community and our residents.

The Main Street Program’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held on January 20th. Board Members, committee members and staff will be on hand to share their thoughts about 2015 and look toward 2016.

The Main Street Program is truly a volunteer based organization. It is structured to utilize volunteers in a variety of ways. From guidance and planning, to direct contact with businesses and residents and old fashioned hands on work, there are many tasks needed. As staff, I rely heavily upon the volunteers to complete those tasks and to give direction to the program as a whole. In other words, they are really driving the program in the direction that they see fit for Barnesville.

The Main Street Board of Directors, Promotions Committee and Design Committee each play a large role in that direction. They meet monthly to provide all of the previously mentioned skills and more!    Special committees like Showcase, Show ‘n Shine and Miss Barnesville meet seasonally as to the need and the event. Without any of these individuals, none of the Main Street events would take place. They all work together as a team to make that happen by complimenting each other, working through roadblocks and focusing all toward the same goal.

Our Main Street Program is part of a bigger picture as well. We are part of the national Main Street program. So many communities deal with the same concerns and similar situations that we do. Learning from others, as well as having additional resources available, helps to make us a stronger organization.

How does one be part of this movement, this vision, this direction for Barnesville’s Main Street Program? There are many ways. Interested people can become members either as a business or/and individual or they may volunteer on a regular basis or for short term events. I or any board member would be happy to visit with you about your interest in Main Street. Please don’t hesitate to give me a call at 354-2479. 

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.  It is the Barnesville Main Street Program.