V.I.B.E. 2009/2010 Officers:
President: Tonya McNamara
Vice-president: Jill Nickerson, 570-638-2005
Secretary: Josh Jones, 570-404-0447
Treasurer: Kelly Rossell
Media: Heidi Jones, facilitator, 570-638-2486
Blossburg News & Views column: Barb Slocum
Action Teams:
- Economic Restructuring:
- Research economic impact of natural gas and other initiatives on the local economies and make
recommendations to guide the direction of V.I.B.E. teams.
- MSCET Action Team
- Communication/Promotion: Josh Jones e-mail
- Promote the positive aspects of Blossburg such as Blossburg/Downtown businesses, retail space,
small community, good infrastructure, area festivals, rural qualities, and proximity to natural escapes
utilizing print, web, and other mediums.
- Blossburg Community/Tourism Brochure
- Calendar of events: Bev Jones
- News & Views Column: Barb Slocum
- Business Directory Placemat
- Welcome/Events Sign: Julie Nowak
- Design
- Guide business and building owners on the design guidelines created for awarding the DCED
Main Street Program grants. Work with locally sourced artists to create visual guides for further
downtown improvement. The Design Team also reviews and approves/denies all grant applicants.
- Youth Involvement: Jill Nickerson
- Promote youth involvement in all aspects of the community. Provide opportunities for youth
to expand, grow, and be a part of the community
- Skate Park/Youth Activities: Jill Nickerson
- Community Vitality
- Create opportunities for the community to expand its economic footprint, tourism opportunities,
and appeal.
- Community Garden: Tonya McNamara
- Blossburg FreeNet: Josh Jones
- Fall Festival: Jackie Smith
- Community Yard Sale:
- Farmers' Market: Tonya McNamara
- Promote local commerce, a healthy lifestyle, and buying local foods straight from the source.
The Farmers' Market is also part of the Buy Local campaign.
- Welcome/Directional Signage