CORNHUSKER COMMUNITY BUILDERS
It isn't enough for a town to have good leadership. Communities also must have people - Community Builders - who vigorously encourage and support a wide range of activities which benefit the community. These builders aren't self-serving. They're interested in improving and perpetuating their communities. Find a community with both leaders and builders and you'll find a community that works. Dr. Robert Manley.
What Is Community Builders?
People aren't born into the role of Community Builders. They are developed and brought along through a well-defined process. The process strives to provide citizens with necessary skills and information to support economic development activities in their communities and increase citizen participation in the activities.
Up Close
Cornhusker Community Builders are people who are interested in building their community. They live in Platte, Boone, Nance, and Colfax counties. The group meets four times a year to learn about the communities in the region; meet individuals and find out how they solve small-town problems; and learn about resources available. Each meeting begins with a town tour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner. After-dinner discussions focus on specific community and regional issues as well as local business and community success stories. Resource people who attend meetings make themselves available for question and answer sessions. By 8:30 p.m. we're finished for the evening. Last year 45 to 60 people attended each time.
The Process
By participating in Community Builders you will:
- Gain a better understanding of your community and its future
- Learn how to identify community capacities; access appropriate development programs; and involve others in economic and community development programs
- Work with neighboring communities in regional growth and development
Who Is The Sponsor?
Cornhusker Power, Central Community College, and Loup Power District sponsor the group. Since 1994, Cornhusker Community Builders has been meeting in 17 towns in Platte, Boone, Nance, and Colfax County. Please call (402) 564-2821 or 1-800-955-2773 for the next meeting date.