| REGION VII MEETS MARCH 23, 2009 AT BUCKHANNON OFFICE |
Region VII Planning & Development Council met on March 23, 2009 in its recently renovated office. The renovation doubled the size the of conference room, allowing for full council meetings to be held on site. Additionally, more technology was added and offered for council members' use. Region VII staff and Council Members now have access to a Smart Board; computer projection system; large screen TV, which can also be connected to a laptop; and, in the future, web conferencing capabilities.
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The Inter-Mountain Reports on Region VII Meeting
To access a link to the March 26, 2009 Inter-Mountain Newspaper article, click HERE.
The Record-Delta Relates Increased Technology for Region VII Office
To access a link to the March 30, 2009 Record-Delta Newspaper article, click HERE.
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| Council Members Celebrated Office Upgrades |
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| Guest presenters utilized the advanced technology in the renovated conference room. |
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Top left: The expanded conference room provides ample space for 40 or more individuals.
Top Right: West Virginia Wood Technology Center, Elkins WV created the wooden Region VII logo.
Bottom Left: Also created by the West Virginia Wood Technology Center is the State Seal.
Bottom Right: Each county courthouse in the Region VII area is on display courtesy of the pencil sketches completed by artist Larry McCallister.
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| Youth Council Unveiled at June 23, 2008 Meeting |
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On June 23, 2008, at the Annual Meeting of Region VII Planning & Development Council, the Youth Council was presented. In addition to Region VII staff, two college interns are also currently working to bring structure and form to the newest entity in Region VII.
Jacob Osburn, a sophomore at West Virginia Wesleyan College, and Ryann Phillips of Glenville State College have been collaborating for several months to bring together students from previous Youth Summits to fulfill the roles of Youth Summit representatives. The Youth Summit is intended to provide a voice to the young people in our region...a voice for their economic future in our region.
Click HERE to view the photos. More formal introductions of the students will be forthcoming.
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| At right Ryann Phillips, Youth Council Student Intern, introduces students at the June 23 meeting. |
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The final Youth Summit, held in March 2008 at Philip-Barbour High School was the springboard for the newly formed Youth Council. Several of the students who attended this event, have committed themselves as Youth Council members.
In March, students engaged in a role playing and team building exercise entitled SIMSOC (Simulated Society), facilitated by Dr. Larry G. Peppers, formerly of Clemson University. Adult council members as well as local educators also participated.
Click HERE to see the photos.
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| ARC and the Highway System |
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Appalachian Regional Commission
Economic Impact of Completing
the Appalachian Development Highway
Sytem
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CLICK HERE
to read ONLY
the Section about
Completing Corridor System
(Corridor H info begins on page 3.19)
TO VIEW THE ENTIRE REPORT
go to www.arc.gov and follow the link to
Economic Impact of Completing the Appalachian
Development Highway Sytem
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