C LAR KSV ILLE - M O N TG O M E RY CO UNT Y
non-profit quarterly coordination meeting
As the fifth fastest growing city in the United States, it is no surprise that Clarksville has witnessed a population increase at such an unprecedented rate. People from all over the country have flocked to Clarksville due to the booming economy, affordable living, and military influence. However, once adapted, and settled down, the new Clarksvillians will soon come to realize that this city is even better than what was originally perceived. Many cities with populations nearing 155,000 occupants can seldom say that no matter how much it grows, it will always have its small-town charisma, southern charm, and tight-knit community values. That’s what makes Clarksville such a great place to live. What defines Clarksville isn’t the number of stores you can shop at, or the dinner dates you can go on, but the people that make up the community. The people truly make Clarksville special, and one group does it for no gain other than helping those in need- that being our local non-profit organizations. A city that thrives on their sense of community is no stranger to local outreach programs. Clarksville’s list of local non-profits is not only impressive, but extensive. It includes assistance for just about every need within the community, whether it be for school-aged children, young men, and women, or even animals, these local organizations have got you covered- but they’re not stopping there. The additions to Clarksville’s non-profit list continue to grow weekly, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Brandon Bridges, Toni Chambers, Ashley Mynatt, Stephanie Travis & Tammy Johnson
Even though the possibilities for the non-profit community involvement seems endless, that is no longer the case. Due to the rising number of organizations filling up the calendar, many scheduling conflicts have risen; leaving many non-profits out of the already busy local calendar. Recognizing the need to address the problems faced by local non-profits, Leadership Clarksville took it upon themselves to establish the new “Clarksville- Montgomery County Non-Profit Quarterly Coordination Meeting”; which is open to any non-profit organization that wishes to attend. The one-hour meeting is aimed to address, and solve, coordination conflicts within the non-profit community, as well as give the organizations the chance to collaborate and share ideas for future betterment. During this past month, the first meeting was held, and it had a great turnout. Not only did each non-profit in attendance feel welcomed, but they felt that their concerns were heard, and taken into consideration. Ideas were bounced from one organization to another, and everyone gathered, learned more about what specific criteria needed to be met in the coming months and started brainstorming ways to implement change. Looking towards the future, Leadership Clarksville hopes the quarterly meeting will beneficially serve the current, and future, non-profit organizations. Each non-profit, no matter how big or small, is an intricate piece to Clarksville’s puzzle. Because of that, making sure each organization receives fair and just treatment is priority. If you would like to attend the next Non-Profit Quarterly Coordination Meeting, email Leadership Clarksville Director, Rich Holladay at: director@leadershipclarksville.com 68 • VIP CLARKSVILLE MAGAZINE
Kris Phillips, Nikki Peterson & Cole Langford
