Commenting and Kudos on the new State Rep. Brian Ohler in the 64th District of CT (and ideas for any state to thrive from the ground up)
There are plenty of comments on facebook wishing Brian Ohler all the best on his hardwon seat. Bill Riiska should also be commended for serving in a myriad of important capacities. Ideally more people will find ways to help cull more volunteers and others for leadeship roles with lots of support and preparation.
Overall, everyone could try to recruit more people to visit the tri-corner area in the warmer months of the year and think about ways to attract people to stay for a year or two. Once housing and basic rides or transportation can be secured, the idea of working and living in the northwest corner becomes more feasible.
Networking adults among each class and grade level in the area as well as With Surrounding States (way up in Sheffield, over in Goshen and Torrington and even in Millerton etc) would be a way to keep a few more young parents and students interested in the area during and after high school.
It will take a lot to help others if folks are struggling or not wanting to 'do one more project', but over time with a basic game plan, more folks could feel supported by a variety of outreaches
Faith and civic groups,recovery programs, and informally parents of students and others helping youth could collaborate to find public places to gather, work and education opportunities and more to help youth and families feel they have a team of support. Every youth could have support for going to camp or enjoying recreation programs.
All of these things can add up nicely to attract a few more folks to join the regular ranks. Helping everyone learn about Toastmasters (a public speaking group that promotes respect and teamwork) is a very practical way to model the kind of public interactions that can build community.
Those are just a few tips and ideally everyone can find ways to share on their own blogs (or mine) and let the ideas percolate to the leaders in a timely fashion. Again, congratulations to all who won their positions and thanks to all who ran. Insights from www.marianne.com explore the inner game of what it takes to help progress for all flow with respect.
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