tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10519495840566087882024-03-13T14:03:49.567-05:00The ScoopCommunicating events and happenings around Knox County. Keep up with community and economic development here.The Scoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918134055091481681noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051949584056608788.post-66565832685450732292015-07-22T13:31:00.000-05:002015-07-22T13:31:13.057-05:00Annual Guitar, Fiddle Camp brings Students from Around the Region<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
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held July 12-16, 2015, at the Circle Bar Ranch Lodge in Truscott, Texas.
Twenty-five students from around the region gathered to sharpen their musical
skills and learn from some of the best in the industry. This was the sixth year
for Knox County to host this camp.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: start;">PHOTO CAPTION: Back row: Jerry Daniel, Morgan Roper, Wesson Ham, Kate Ridens, Daycee Duncan, Josiah Coplen, Kyler Norman. Middle Row: Joann Albus, Alyssa Cummings, McKayla Coplen, Glenn Finley, Harley Brents, Brett Embry, Sidney Bartee, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: start;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: start;">Sossy Harris, Braden Garza, Adrien Khayat, Hunter Ricks, Randy Layton, Hugh Welch, Jimi Coplen. Front Row: JW Sollis, Elizabeth Terry, Glenn McLaughlin, Emily Terry, Joe Settlemires, Hanaba Welch. Not pictured: Kaylie Seaton.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Campers came from near and far. The cities
represented were Knox City, Munday, Truscott, Quanah, Pampa, Aspermont, San
Angelo, Midlothian, Seymour, Albany, Abilene, and the state of Oklahoma.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One surprise guest came all the way
from Paris, France. Adrien Khayat, age 14, was visiting the Circle Bar Ranch
with his aunt Isabell Farmer from Missouri City, TX. While she was working
colts with Eugenie Daniel, Adrien took guitar lessons. He quickly fit in with
other teenagers and had a great time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Quanah, had a voice from the past and performed Sugar Moon, Walkin After
Midnight and Faded Love at the final concert on Thursday. She was already an
accomplished saxophone player and picked up some guitar while she was there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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discovery. Some students have been playing for years, but many are new to the
guitar, fiddle and certainly Western Swing. This is an opportunity to be
submerged into the sea of stringed instruments," said Jimi Coplen, KCVG
Community Development Director. Coplen added that it is an intense but fun
week. And, everyone leaves camp humming Western Swing tunes like San Antonio
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The camp was under the direction of the Knox
County Visioning Group. Instructors for this year’s camp included Joe
Settlemires and Glenn McLaughlin on guitar and Elizabeth and Emily Terry on
fiddle. These instructors lead students in songs such as San Antonio Rose,
Sugar Moon, Faded Love and many more. Students were challenged to learn new
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">This year’s camp was held in the rustic,
nostalgic Knox County community of Truscott, Texas. The community is home to
the Circle Bar Ranch owned by Jerry and Eugenie Daniel. Campers stayed at the
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next year’s camp is already being planned for
July 10-14, 2016. For more information, check out the facebook page or call the
KCVG at 940-459-4121.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Keep up with the music camp on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BobbyBoatrightMusicCamp" target="_blank">facebook page. </a></span></div>
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The Scoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918134055091481681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051949584056608788.post-12059075877954929402015-06-26T21:17:00.002-05:002015-07-22T13:18:08.545-05:00Knox-Haskell Rural Leadership Program Enrollment Opens<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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The Knox-Haskell Rural Leadership Program is gearing up for
round two! This 8-month leadership series will be packed with outstanding
speakers, tours, workshops, networking and much more. The Knox County Visioning
Group (KCVG) and the Development Corporation of Haskell (DCOH) are sponsoring
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Each class will include curriculum elements such as communication,
conflict management, dealing with difficult people/situations, diversity, leadership
styles, customer service and team building to name just a few. In addition,
there will be local tours of businesses, museums, and other places that make
each county unique. These tours will help participants learn more about their
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participating will attend an orientation on September 18, 2015.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Monthly sessions will be held on the
first Friday of each month from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., starting October and going
through May 2016 in Knox and Haskell County. The group will take a trip to
Austin in February 2016.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, each
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The program costs $275 and may be paid by the employer or by
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receive 4.8 CEUs from Vernon College. This fee includes all travel, food, a
t-shirt, the overnight trip to Austin and all supplies. Applications are
available to Knox County residents at the Knox County Visioning Group office in
Benjamin, TX, or <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/czvllht6ux3440h/Application2016.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">downloaded here.</a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Application deadline is September 1,
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The Scoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918134055091481681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051949584056608788.post-79279686340022730792015-03-23T11:30:00.000-05:002015-03-23T11:30:24.628-05:00Luncheon in Munday Discusses Rural Healthcare <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">The focus of the luncheon was “Healthcare in Rural Texas: Successes, Challenges and the Future”. Discussions were led by </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Stephen Kuehler, CEO at Knox County Hospital District and Kelly Cheek, Center Director at the West Texas Area Health Education Center -- Big Country Region. Both provided insight into their respective healthcare stories, services offered and their perspective of the future of rural healthcare which in Knox County looks extremely bright</span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br />The Scoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918134055091481681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051949584056608788.post-2870841174117297832015-03-17T14:04:00.000-05:002015-03-17T15:02:21.468-05:00Knox-Haskell TRLP Holds 2015 Sessions<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <b>Knox-Haskell Texas Rural
Leadership Program </b>(TRLP) has held three sessions in 2015, including two,
day-long classes in both Haskell and Knox Counties as well as a two-day trip to
Austin to meet with Texas state agencies and each county’s state legislators.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The TRLP, which is in its first
year, began in October 2014 and is a combined effort between Knox and Haskell
counties to encourage individuals to become better educated about resources and
community leadership roles in rural communities. The Knox Haskell TRLP 2014-2015
class has a total of 12 participants from both Knox and Haskell counties. The
participants have met once a month since October 2014 and will continue to meet
once a month until their graduation in May.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The January 9 TRLP class – which was
the fourth class in the eight class series – was held at Haskell City Hall. The
topics for the day included Organizing and Group Dynamic as well as City and
County Leadership. <a href="http://agelessbeautyendlessspirit.com/" target="_blank">Karen Kaigler-Walker</a> led the group through curriculum to
better understand Organizing and Group Dynamics by using role playing as well
as informational charts and case studies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, the class heard from Haskell
City Manager Brandon Anderson and Haskell Mayor John Gannaway regarding the
City of Haskell’s planning, operations and leadership. After lunch at Mi
Familia, the group met with Haskell County Judge David Davis and members of the
Haskell County Commissioners Court as well as elected Courthouse
representatives to discuss their responsibilities at the County level. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last,
but not least, the TRLP participants met with City of Haskell Chief of
Police Scott Kennedy, as well as the Committee to Help Haskell County
representative Lynn Dodson and the Haskell <a href="http://noahproject.org/contact.html" target="_blank">Noah Project</a> representatives Janis
Brozowski and Cynthia Alvidrez. </span><br />
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DaLinda Black, Parris Pittman, Rick Rhodes (Texas Department of Rural Affairs), Laura Bowers, James Frank (Texas State Representative), Erin Dunham, Drew Springer (Texas State Representative), Lorrie Coop, Scott Bearden, Carl Milburn, Joy Lynn Pool, Mitzi Welch, Tatiana Nchotu, Mary Drury</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The fourth session was held
February 3 – 4 in Austin. The TRLP participants departed as a group from Haskell
City Hall on the morning of February 3 and made a stop in Goldthwaite to visit
the <a href="http://legacyplaza.org/" target="_blank">Texas Botanical Gardens and Native American Interpretive Center</a>.
During the visit to the center, the TRLP group met with Jan Fischer, who was
the catalyst for the nearly $2 million dollar center which has brought national
recognition to their community and a partnership with the Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian Museum. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After leaving Goldthwaite, the TRLP participants continued
on to Austin. The group’s prescheduled meetings began on the morning of February
4 and included a private meeting with TX State Representatives <a href="http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=68" target="_blank">Drew Springer</a>
and <a href="http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=69" target="_blank">James Frank</a> as well as TX State Senator <a href="http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist28/dist28.htm" target="_blank">Charles Perry</a>. Later on in the day,
the TRLP group also met with the following individuals in five 20-minute
sessions: <a href="http://leadershipaustin.org/" target="_blank">Leadership Austin’s</a> Programs Manager, Ashely Phillips; <a href="http://www.texasagriculture.gov/" target="_blank">TexasDepartment of Agriculture’s </a>Administrator for Rural Affairs, Rick Rhodes; <a href="http://www.ktb.org/" target="_blank">KeepTexas Beautiful’s</a> Senior Programs Director, Christine Chute Canul;<a href="http://ttc.arch.tamu.edu/" target="_blank"> Texas TargetCommunities’</a> CEO, Dr. John Cooper; <a href="http://trlp.tamu.edu/" target="_blank">Texas Rural Leadership Program’s</a> Executive
Director, Ronnie McDonald; and <a href="http://www.arts.texas.gov/" target="_blank">Texas Commission on the Arts’</a> Program
Administrator, Chuck Winkler. From these meetings, the TRLP participants heard
about programming and grant opportunities that are available for rural
communities and how they can be applied for.</span><br />
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TRLP Students visit a $2 million community development project in Goldwaithe, TX</div>
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Carl Milburn, Jimi Coplen, Laura Bowers, Mary Drury, Mitzi Welch, Joy Lynn Pool, Lorrie Coop, Tatiana Nchotu, DaLinda Black, Erin Dunham, Parris Pittman, Scott Bearden</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The fifth session was held March
6 in Knox City. The topics for the day included Leading Together as well as a
focus on local Health Care, Social Services and Education. Karen Kaigler-Walker
and Bud Walker led the group through the curriculum on Leading Together
which included lecture material as well as group discussion and application. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, the TRLP group met with the <a href="http://www.knoxcountyhospital-texas.com/index" target="_blank">Knox County Hospital </a>Administrator Stephen
Kuehler as well as Dr. Ezekiel Duke. After lunch at Pepper’s Dry Goods, the
group toured the new Knox City Clinic and Pharmacy, heard from Aging Center
Administrator, Maggie Maghee, Double Mountain Coach Director, Rick Ake, and
Ministerial Alliance member, Gary Schnable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To finish out the day, the group traveled
to Rochester to tour the Vocational Tech School. While at the Rochester campus,
the group met with the Vo-Tech’s Director, Monty Moeller and CNA instructor Anita Williams to discuss the
programs available through the school and its future.</span><br />
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TRLP visits the Rochester Vocational School to learn more about its program and students.</div>
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Erin Dunham, Jimi Coplen, Tammy Cunningham, Lorrie Coop, Tatiana Nchotu, Scott Bearden, Anita Williams, Parris Pittman, Laura Bowers, Monty Moeller, Rick Ake</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The group will participate in one
more leadership meeting in Haskell on April 10. During this
meeting, the TRLP participants will choose a community development project to
complete. The projects will be announced during their May 4 graduation ceremony. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Knox County Visioning Group and the <a href="http://haskelltexasusa.com/edc/" target="_blank">Development Corporation of Haskell</a> are
sponsoring the TRLP. Partnering organizations are the <a href="http://knox.agrilife.org/" target="_blank">Knox</a> and <a href="http://haskell.agrilife.org/" target="_blank">Haskell</a> County
Extension Offices. Applications for the next leadership course will start in
August of 2015. For more information, call 940-459-4121 or 940-864-3424.</span></div>
The Scoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918134055091481681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051949584056608788.post-49053848089173236232014-11-02T19:10:00.003-06:002014-11-02T19:12:45.602-06:00Munday Named All-Star Community<br />
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The City of Munday received the prestigious designation of “All-Star Community” at the 21st Annual Texas Midwest Conference, Oct. 29<sup>th</sup>, at the Abilene Civic Center. A large delegation of local citizens was in attendance to celebrate the honor.</div>
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Mayor John Bob Bowen and City Administrator Rick Ake officially received the award from TMCN President Tammy Thorn of Bronte. According to Thorn “the award was developed to recognize a community in our region that went beyond the level of basic achievement into areas of specific accomplishments that serve as models for other TMCN communities to emulate.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Communities eligible to apply for the competitive All-Star Community Award must have been designated a “Community of Achievement” within the past three years. Munday received this designation in 2013 establishing eligibility to apply for the All-Star award this year. Other requirements included written essays explaining how the community goals had been accomplished, how clean-up and beautification had been addressed and describing a unique program or activity being conducted in the community. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Through the local efforts of Knox County Visioning Group’s Community Development Director Jimi Coplen, an application for the award was submitted in July and the selection was made by a panel of judges who reside in other areas of the State. A $2,500 cash award was presented to the community to be used for a local project. At the annual conference in 2015 a report will be given by Munday representatives explaining how the cash award is being used to the betterment of the community.<o:p></o:p></div>
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TMCN member cities include Abilene, Albany, Anson, Aspermont, Baird, Ballinger, Brady, Breckenridge, Bronte, Brownwood, Buffalo Gap, Cisco, Clyde, Coleman, Colorado City, Comanche, Cross Plains, De Leon, Dublin, Early, Eastland, Eden, Goldthwaite, Gorman, Graham, Hamilton, Hamlin, Haskell, Hico, Jacksboro, Knox City, Menard, Merkel, Miles, Munday, Ranger, Rising Star, Robert Lee, Roscoe, Rotan, San Angelo, San Saba, Santa Anna, Seymour, Snyder, Stamford, Strawn, Sweetwater, Throckmorton, Tye, and Winters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The mission of Texas Midwest Community Network is to promote a regional approach to provide the resources and awareness for its members to achieve economic and community growth. The organization provides a means by which communities can work together to accomplish what one community cannot do alone.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For more information about Texas Midwest Community Network visit <a href="http://www.texasmidwest.org/" style="color: #0066cc; text-decoration: underline;">www.texasmidwest.org</a>.</div>
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To register for this event, please download a form <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/om3moqlnb6ly3h9/Registration3.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">here</a>, and fax it back to us! The community center is large and we should have plenty of space to accommodate everyone who wishes to participate. Please plan on booth spaces being around 10 x 10; however, the center is large and we will probably have larger spaces for everyone. For more information, please call 940-459-4121.<br />
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The Knox-Haskell Rural Leadership Program is coming to your
community! This 8-month leadership series will be the opportunity of a
lifetime. The leadership program will be packed with outstanding speakers,
tours, workshops, networking and much more. The Knox County Visioning Group and
the Development Corporation of Haskell are sponsoring the Knox-Haskell Rural
Leadership Program. Partnering organizations are the Knox and Haskell County
Extension Offices and the Texas Rural Leadership Organization.</div>
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Topics for this year’s program include communication,
conflict management, dealing with difficult people/situations, diversity,
leadership styles, customer service and team building to name just a few. In
addition local tours of business and industry will help participants to learn
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held November through May 2015 in Knox and Haskell County. The group will take
a trip to Austin in February 2015.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And, each group will launch a community project upon completion of the
training in May. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A commitment for attendance
will be required. Monthly sessions will be held on the first Friday each month
from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and each session will cover a leadership topic, followed
by an educational tour to local business and industry. Some of the tours
include oil production, county-city government, medical education, agriculture
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individuals. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each participant will
receive 4.8 CEUs from Vernon College. This includes all travel, food, a
t-shirt, the overnight trip to Austin and all supplies. Applications are
available to Knox County residents at the Knox County Visioning Group office in
Benjamin, TX, or downloaded <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/32026373/Work/Application.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. For Haskell County residents applications can be picked up at City Hall or
downloaded at <a href="http://www.haskelltexasonline.com/"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt;">www.haskelltexasonline.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span>The
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A new person to the community will learn about the community
and meet new people in the region. A person who has lived in Knox and Haskell
Counties will learn new things about their community and neighboring towns they
did not know and meet new people. Every individual learns about him or herself
through self-analysis and gains self-confidence. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Participants gain skills to improve communication and
relationships in their family, at work, and in their community. Each person
gains new lifelong friendships as well as networking contacts in all areas of
Knox and Haskell County. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The employer
gains a motivated employee who has increased confidence, customer service
skills and new tools for leadership. The community gains residents who are
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<b><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">Knox County Adventure Days is Here</span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Knox County Visioning Group wants you to let Knox County amaze you on November 8, 2014, during their Fourth Annual Adventure Days event. </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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day will kick off with a Bike Rodeo for the kids Following, will be a bus tour of Kinder Morgan, a delicious hamburger
meal, an amazing grace race and a domino tournament and painting (without the twist). There will also be an art
exhibit and demonstrations taking place at the Knox City Community Center.</span></div>
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Amazing Grace Race kicks off at 1:00 p.m. Teams of two can preregister or
register the day of the event. A fee of $20 includes two
t-shirts. The first team to find all their clues and make it to the finish line
first wins $100. Only 20 teams are being accepted. </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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year’s tour will be of Kinder Morgan. The bus leaves at 10:00 a.m. from the
Knox City Community Center. This business has had a tremendous economic impact on Knox County and
participants will get to see it up close and personal. Cost is $5 for adults
and kids 10 and under are free. </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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delicious hamburger lunch will be going on from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m., on Saturday
at the Community Center. Tickets are $7 each and all proceeds will benefit the Munday Park
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domino tournament will kick off at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Teams of two are
encouraged to sign up and play. The fee is $20 per team. Trophies will be
awarded for first, second and third place. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">There will also be a painting without a twist event going on at the Community Center. this event is first come first served and it will start at 2:00 p.m. There will be a small fee to cover supplies. Spaces are limited. </span></div>
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will be demonstrations taking place at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. See how artists
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come, first served. Like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date:
www.facebook.com/kcvg.catch.the.vision, or give us a call at 940-459-4121.
Adventure awaits you! </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-font-kerning: .5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Knox County Visioning Group had a great turn out for
their first 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on May 3. There were 12 teams that
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We would like to thank everyone who came out and played and
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All funds raised go the KCVG, a non-profit organization
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Knox County Visioning Group (KCVG) has put together
three amazing teams to compete in a new leadership program piloted by the <a href="http://www.texasmidwest.org/" target="_blank">Texas Midwest Community Network (TMCN)</a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>High
school juniors, Joanna Trevino and Adrian Silva of Knox City have teamed up
with mentors Gary & Amy Snabble. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Elida Hernandez of Munday has teamed up with mentor Lina
Trevino. These three students will complete a community project that makes them
eligible to receive scholarships from TMCN in the fall.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pictured L-R: Lina Trevino, Elida Hernandez, Joanna Trevino, Amy & Gary Snabble, Adrian Silva. </td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">April 22 the teams completed their first leadership event in
Abilene, Texas, at <a href="http://www.primetimeabilene.com/" target="_blank">Primetime Entertainment Center</a>. <a href="http://www.tuttdaggs.com/" target="_blank">Tutt & Daggs</a>, a
leadership facilitator company out of Abilene, lead the teams in interactive
learning experiments that drove home the message of leadership and
engagement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also discussed
change and the challenges one can face when trying to make change in a community.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also learned how to find the “bright
spots” in their communities. The teams will gather again on September 23<sup>rd</sup>
to complete another day of leadership training.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Each student will be working on a community project
throughout the summer and early fall. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will get guidance from their mentor and from the KCVG
Director Jimi Coplen. These projects include a student lead coffee shop, a new
billboard and a beautification/revitalization project. Upon completion of these
projects, the students will have learned organization, follow through,
budgeting and most importantly leadership skills. These leadership skills will
equip them to be future leaders in college, in the workplace and in their
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">There are scholarships up for grabs upon completion of these
projects. Each team is competing independently and there are 12 teams total
around the region involved in the program. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The KCVG is working in partnership with the Knox County
Extension Service who received a grant to help pay for a portion of this
program. They are also working in partnership with the Knox City ISD and the
Munday CISD. “It takes several people to make this program successful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We want these students to have a great
experience, learn some things, and make an impact on the future of Knox
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For more information, check out the KCVG facebook page at
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The Knox County Visioning Group will be hosting a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on May 3rd in Knox City. All funds will benefit the non-profit organization. The tournament will be a three game elimination tournament. There will be men's and women's teams. Early registration is requested. </div>
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The Scoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918134055091481681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051949584056608788.post-22531014913060616022014-02-05T13:16:00.000-06:002014-02-06T20:07:39.839-06:00Are You Bankable? Business start-ups can be risky business. After all, those who are driven with the entrepreneurial spirit are by nature, risk takers! Those risk takers are many times the ones who finally strike gold with a grand business idea that works and fuels tomorrows economy.<br />
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Unfortunately, those risk takers are not always bankable at conception for a variety of reasons. Maybe they had a failed business in the past. Maybe they have had a bankruptcy in the past. Or, maybe they are simply young and have no line of credit. This makes it tough for traditional banks to lend them money.<br />
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That is where micro lenders come into play.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.sba.gov/">Small Business Administration (SBA)</a> developed the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to be able to make smaller loans to high risk businesses. Companies have become established lenders by using funds through this CDFI program. They are better known as micro lenders. These lenders can help a business establish credit and become more bankable in the future with traditional banks.<br />
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Local banks provide many community develop services that go way beyond banking. The Knox County Visioning Group always recommends starting with your local banks. After all, we want to keep as much business local as we can. But, there are times when they are not able to help you because you and your new idea are too risky. That is when you should consider these lenders who specialize in the CDFI program.<br />
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This is not an exhaustive list, but are two great places to start. Each are similar but have their own requirements and eligible and ineligible type companies. For more information, check our their websites.<br />
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<a href="http://www.acciontexas.org/">ACCION Texas</a> is a statewide non-profit organization. They make fixed rate loans from $500 to $250,000. They give people a chance to establish and rebuild credit history. They also work with start ups and expansion projects. They make equipment loans, working capital loans and more. They have flexible terms. They work with people who have low or no credit score.<br />
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<a href="http://www.peoplefund.org/">People Fund</a> - They work to create economic opportunity and financial stability for underserved people by providing access to capital, education and resources to build healthy businesses. To that end, PeopleFund seeks to create social and economic justice by empowering minority, women and veteran owned businesses as well as entrepreneurs in low or moderate income census tracts, to grow small businesses, nonprofits and start up venture across Texas. They offer flexible loan terms and make loans from $1000 to $250,000.<br />
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One thing to be aware of when using a micro lender is <b>they will charge higher interest rates</b> than your traditional bank. Based on your credit history, that rate may be any where between 8% to 18%. The higher the risk they take, the higher rate you will pay. This can be adjusted over time when good credit is established.<br />
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Do not assume your low credit score will make you ineligible. These companies use the <a href="http://www.microbilt.com/fico-expansion-score.aspx">Fair Isaac Model</a> better known as FICO for determining credit worthiness. This model takes your score along with your work history, years in business and other details to come up with just how high of a risk you may be. This determines if they can make the loan or not.<br />
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The KCVG understands that being an entrepreneur is risky and a lot of hard work. But that creative spirit is the backbone of America and certainly the reason that our small communities are thriving. Knox County needs your big ideas. Those ideas are what set us apart from other communities and help us to not only survive, but thrive!<br />
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Please let us know if the KCVG can help you grow your next big idea.The Scoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918134055091481681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051949584056608788.post-14971327429320909092014-01-22T11:56:00.004-06:002014-01-22T11:58:32.215-06:00Job Fair Opportunity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Join us on February 15, 2014 from 2 p.m to 5 p.m. for a Job Fair. The Green Pasture Wind Project is in search of vendors to service their upcoming wind project. They are also looking for laborers, concrete finishers, iron workers, equipment operators and electricians. We hope you can make it! </div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">For EVERYONE, not just those who shopped at Target</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The holidays are always a festive time. Putting out the
holiday lights, decorating the Christmas tree, and sprucing up around the house
are all part of the season. This year, the Knox County Visioning Group wants to
show off some of that holiday spirit with a Tour of Homes around Knox County.</div>
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The event is set for December 9th, starting at 5:30 p.m. and
going until 9:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $10.00 at the KCVG office in
Benjamin or by calling 940-459-4121. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets will also be available the night of the event for
$12.00 each. Tickets are limited so it is suggested to get them ahead of time. (Tickets can also be purchased online by clicking <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-of-homes-2013-tickets-8059786037">here</a>.)</div>
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The tour will take you around the county with stops in Knox
City, Munday, Rhineland and Benjamin. Five homes are volunteering their time as
part of a fundraising event for the Knox County Visioning Group. Homes on the
tour include Kerry and Marsha Quade along with Jeff & Melissa Stanfield in
Knox City, the Lee House Bed & Breakfast in Munday, Larry & Annelle
Welch in Rhineland and Dennis & Pam Duke in Benjamin. </div>
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Participants can start at any home they choose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only one ticket is needed to tour all
five homes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The KCVG is asking
people to please carpool as parking may be limited in some locations. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more information, call 940-459-4121. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">By Lorrie Coop</span></div>
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Lorrie
Coop, county Extension agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service -
Knox County, and Jimi Coplen, Knox County Visioning Group Community Development
Director, were honored recently by the National Extension Education Association
for Family and Consumer Sciences at the 2013 Galaxy IV Conference, “Bridging
the Centuries: A New Era For Extension.” They received the 3rd place National
and 2<sup>nd</sup> place Southern Region Community Partnership Award at the
conference held September 19, 2013 in Pittsburgh, PA. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lorrie Coop and Jimi Coplen pictured with their <br />
awards from the National Extension Education Association. </td></tr>
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In receiving the award, Coop
and Coplen were recognized for their collaboration in planning and implementing
Career Day 2012 which was held at the Knox Prairie Events Center in Goree, TX. The
event focused on the need for youth to finish high school and seek
post-secondary education, either through college credits or certification
programs, in a field that would allow them the ability to support themselves
and their families while living in rural Texas. </div>
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Career Day allowed 265 students from Knox and surrounding
counties to explore careers through interaction with guest speakers and visit
with several colleges and technical schools. The Community Partnership Award
recognizes NEAFCS members for outstanding community partnership efforts in
meeting the needs of families through collaboration with group, agencies and
consumers. It recognizes members for their efforts in building community
partnerships to meet the educational needs and concerns of families. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Mrs.
Coop was also recognized as the Southern Region winner of the Program
Excellence Through Research Award. The Program Excellence Through Research
Award recognizes NEAFCS members as both researchers and users of research. This
award emphasizes the use of research to improve existing programs or to develop
new programs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mrs. Coop’s
commitment to meeting the needs of individuals, families and communities is
exemplary.</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Educational programs of the
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all citizens without
regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.
Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or
accommodation in order to participate in a meeting or program are encouraged to
contact the Knox County Extension Office.<br />
<br />
To read more about Career Day, click <a href="http://thescoopofknoxprairie.blogspot.com/2013/10/kcvg-career-day-huge-success.html">here.</a> </div>
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By Lorrie Coop</div>
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Lorrie Coop and Jerry Coplen, county Extension agents with
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Knox County, and Jimi Coplen, Knox
County Visioning Group Community Development Director, were honored recently
with the Excellence in Teen Programming Award at the Texas Association of
Extension 4-H agents annual conference, “Big As The Amarillo Sky” held August
5-8, 2013 in Amarillo, Texas. </div>
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The team was recognized for their youth
workforce/career exploration projects with teens in Knox and surrounding
counties through programs such as Knox County 4-H and Career Day 2012. The goal of
the Search for Excellence in Teen Programming Award is to provide recognition
for outstanding programs conducted for and with teen audiences, gain national
recognition for program accomplishments relative to scholarly and creative
activities, teaching, and/or research effectiveness and to show evidence or
collaboration with others who help meet community teens' needs and to
strengthen the commitment to programs with teen audiences. </div>
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Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are
open to all citizens without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion,
age or national origin. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary
aid, service, or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting or program
are encouraged to contact the Knox County Extension Office.<br />
<br />
To read more about Career Day, click <a href="http://thescoopofknoxprairie.blogspot.com/2013/10/kcvg-career-day-huge-success.html">here. </a></div>
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Over 350 people flooded the Knox Prairie Events Center in
Goree, Texas, on September 11, 2013, for the 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Career Day
2013. This event hosted 260 students from area high schools, 30 different
speaker from 20 different career fields, 15 universities, colleges and trade
schools and numerous school counselors and volunteers.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>The schools represented were Knox City, Munday, Benjamin,
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Students had an informational day. They were able to pick
four speaker sessions from the career fields of their choice. Speakers spoke
candidly about their careers, answered questions and even discussed salary
options. Speakers told the students what they do on a daily basis, and told
them what kind of a person it took to do a certain job type. Students attended a college fair in the afternoon and were able to ask questions about
programs, tuition, scholarships and more. </div>
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This year a special session was added on the dangers of
texting and driving. The Texas Department of Public Safety hosted this session.
All students attended and were amazed at some of the statistics and video that
were shared. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Students practiced some Physical Therapy exercises. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Knox City Principal, Rick Moeller, welcomed the students.</td></tr>
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Career Day is hosted by the Knox County Visioning Group. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Texas Agrilife Extension and
the Knox City High School also partner with the KCVG to make this a great
event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> This years s</span>ponsors included First
Bank Texas, Quality Implement, AEP Texas, Texas Farm Bureau (Wes Latham),
Workforce Solutions, Cisco College, Vernon College, Santa Rosa Telephone and
the National Guard. These sponsors made it possible to provide a Career Day t-shirt to each student.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sponsors made it possible to give each student a free t-shirt to commemorate the day. </td></tr>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">For more information about this event, please visit our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/kcvg.catch.the.vision, or call us at 940-459-4121. </span><br />
<span style="color: red; mso-spacerun: yes;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: red; mso-spacerun: yes;"><i>If you would like to purchase curriculum to have your own Career Day, please email us at kcvg (at) srcaccess.net. </i></span></div>
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According to the American Research Group, shoppers <i>planned</i> on spending $854 for gifts during the 2012 holiday season. But, the American Consumer Credit Council said Americans <i>actually</i> spent $935 on Christmas. And, in 2013 the industry anticipates 3.5% growth putting those numbers closer to $1000 per family spent on Christmas.<br />
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The National Retail Federation stated that for some retailers, the holiday season can represent 20-40% of their annual sales. In 2012, holiday sales represented 19.3% of total retail industry sales. <br />
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Now, break that down even further to local retail businesses in Knox County. The majority of their shoppers come from right here in Knox County. Have you thought about how you could take some of your holiday budget and spend it locally? You may not be able to get every item you need, but with a little creativity and planning, you might be surprised just how much of it you could find locally.<br />
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Big box retailers can't give you the personalized attention that a local business can. If you are looking for particular items, ask them if they can order them. Or, ask them when they will be going to market to get their holiday items and see if they are willing to help you find a particular item. They want your business so communicate your needs to them.<br />
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The last two years, the Knox County Visioning Group has put together a one-page flyer that is sent to each mailbox in the county. It lists all the businesses that have something to sell during the holiday season and a creative gift idea. There is not enough room to list every item available, but simply one or two things you might not have thought about.<br />
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This year, the KCVG will be doing another holiday flyer reminding you to shop local. Be watching your mailbox in November for a flyer that looks like the photo above. And, take a moment to read it and stop in and say hello to a local business. You might be surprised at what you find, and you will be helping to save a local business. For more information contact us at 940-459-4121.The Scoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918134055091481681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051949584056608788.post-21876108689589905392013-08-13T16:03:00.000-05:002013-11-20T18:26:05.591-06:00Career Day 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Deciding on that perfect career you hope to do for the rest of your life can be a daunting task for anyone, but especially teenagers and young adults. Some have a burning desire from childhood to be a veterinarian, a chef or maybe a architect. But, many are uncertain and need to be exposed to different careers in order to find something that fits their individual personality.</span></div>
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</span><b><i>Career Day 2013</i> </b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">will
be held September 11, 2013, at the Knox Prairie Events Center in Goree from 9:00
a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The event is a<b> </b></span>joint effort between the Knox
County Visioning Group, Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service and the Knox City High
School. The event will host <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">sophomores,
juniors and seniors in High School.</span> Students will be exposed to
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will require advanced skills but only 50 million people will be qualified to
fill them. If we don’t step up to the plate and support our youth in acquiring
the skills and training they need to become competitive in today’s workforce,
it affects not only our community, but our nation’s economy. By attending
Career Day, we are giving them the chance to learn about careers, training and
educational opportunities that are available to them while promoting the
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organization is interested, please let the KCVG know. For more information,</span></span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> call 940-459-4121. </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(Follow up article <a href="http://thescoopofknoxprairie.blogspot.com/2013/10/kcvg-career-day-huge-success.html">here</a>.)</span></span><br />
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As the events get closer, check back to see finalized schedules and details. We look forward to seeing you. As always, for more information, please call us at 940-459-4121.<br />
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<br />The Scoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04918134055091481681noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051949584056608788.post-19580430679652016992013-03-25T14:30:00.000-05:002013-11-20T18:26:57.000-06:00Visioning Summit April 8-11, 2013<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><b>The Knox County Visioning Group needs your help! </b></span><br />
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The Knox County Visioning Group (KCVG) is looking for
individuals who have an interest in pursuing a trade in Heating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning (HVAC).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
KCVG is rolling out a grant for $1500. This grant is available to a Knox County
senior in high school or a Knox County resident who is already out of high
school and wishes to pursue this training. The grant will require the student
to return to Knox County for one year and work in an HVAC field.</div>
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Knox County will experience a loss of professionals in the
HVAC area in the future. The KCVG is taking a proactive approach to this
problem by encouraging individuals to get this training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This proactive approach will help
replenish the talent and skills to Knox County, along with helping an individual who is interested in this line of work. </div>
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Applications can be found by clicking on the photo above or by calling 940-459-4121.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Students can also pick up an application at their high school
councelor’s office.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>The deadline to apply is May 1, 2013.</u></b>
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The grant will not pay for the full HVAC program, but it
will help offset costs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More
information on schools and costs associated with this degree can be found at
TSTC’s website: <a href="http://www.westtexas.tstc.edu/">http://www.westtexas.tstc.edu/</a>
or at Vernon College’s website: <a href="http://www.vernoncollege.edu/">http://www.vernoncollege.edu/</a>.
A larger list of schools offering this training in Texas can be found here: <a href="http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/hvac-mechanics/state/tx">http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/hvac-mechanics/state/tx</a></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">The Knox County Visioning Group, Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service and Knox City High School are hosting <b>Career Day 2012</b> for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in High School. We will be exposing them to a variety of careers that can be done in rural America. </span></span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Professionals from a large variety of careers will be on hand to speak to the students about their profession. Students will be allowed to ask questions in regards to what they do on a daily basis, how much money they make, where they went to college or trade school, and what they like and dislike about their job. We are inviting students from all three Knox County schools as well as neighboring counties. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">There will also be a College Fair from 1:00 - 3:00. Area colleges, universities, trade schools and more will be on hand to answer all questions pertaining to college programs, scholarships and more. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Featured Careers are as follows: </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Attorney</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Cosmetology</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Department of Public Safety</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Texas Ranger</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Game Warden</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Entrepreneurs</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Electrician</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Nursing</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Renewable Energy: Wind and Solar</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Restaurant and Hotel Management</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Teacher</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Daycare Manager</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">HOT JOBS</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Doctor</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Physical Therapy</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Accounting</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Financial Planner</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">General Contractor </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Heavy Equipment Operator</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Dentist/Dental Hygiene</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Landscape Architecture</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Horticulture</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Pharmacist/Pharmacist Tech</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">EMT</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Photography</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Veterinarian</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Computer/IT/Gaming</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Advertising</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Counseling</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Government</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Ranch Management</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, please call 940-459-4121. Below are links to helpful forms for speakers and colleges. There is also a diagram of the facility and a poster. We hope you will join us September 12, 2012. </span></div>
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<b>To purchase Career Day Curriculum, please email or call us. </b></div>
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