Change

I am known to be a helper and a volunteer. I gladly give up personal time to help those in need and see it through, despite the project. I joined an organization, the Jackson Jaycees, to help save a chapter from certain doom, in 2004. I remained with the organization because I saw opportunity, and now there was a team of friends to help, as we all, for the most part, had a common goal.

In November, 2008, we elected a person preaching change, and the hope of it. Although I didn't vote for him, I pray for his success, as it will seriously influence the direction of the country, in which I live. Despite this reluctant support, I still see more problems that would overwhelm just one man, in a high position.

Today, I attended a meeting for another organization in my community. After listening to the key speaker, Dr. Salah Huwais (Executive Director of JCEG, Jackson Citizens for Economic Growth), and Robert Rando, Blackman Charter Township Supervisor, I now am starting to actually grasp the opportunity shown.

We have a chance to make a larger impact on the community of Jackson than I first expected. There is an opportunity to reverse the economic depression we have been experiencing for the past five years. There's an opportunity leave a mark, in time, with which I will have been a part of. I am looking forward to working with JCEG, the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce, and the QUESTIONS organization in making Jackson a community of leaders and professionals, both young and old. I see the opportunity to help the citizens, in the community, actually be proud of their hometown. I see an opportunity to make a difference; and right now is the time to act.

I invite questions and suggestions from you in how you would like to see change occur. I invite your input of what changes you would like to see happen and your involvement, for it is with great numbers and constant vigilance that we can make a difference. Please comment and/or contact me directly with how you would like to become involved. This is where it starts. Help us make a change in our community.