Good Morning MJ:
Just a few notes from City Hall:
Remember: The American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” is still accepting participants for their Friday evening to Saturday morning fundraiser. Interested? Call Cassy Thompson at 308-3557.
Want to help a Wounded Warrior and work on your own health? Join Ryan Armstrong and nearly 100 other runners/walker at Charlie Daniels Park on Saturday, 21 May, at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. Don’t want to run but would like to help? Call Ryan and just donate. His number is 289-9181.
After the run join us at Charlie Daniels Park for MJ’s celebration of Armed Forces Day at 1100. Lots of static military displays and remarks from MG Max Haston, Adjutant General of Tennessee, U.S. Representative Jim Cooper and LTG (Ret) John Pickler. LTG (Ret) Pickler was at West Point when Douglas MacArthur spoke of “Duty, Honor and Country”; courageously served in Vietnam; survived 3 helicopter crashes in one day; and was the Director of the Army Staff, in the Pentagon, when it was hit on 9/11. The MJ Community Band will also be there in force to help us celebrate in style.
Join LTG Pickler, Reverend Andrew Wharton and the congregation of the Life Assembly Church the next day (Sunday, 22 May), at 12:30, when they cut the ribbon for the 180’ flagpole that will grace MJ’s southern landscape. Life Assembly is near WalMart, on Pleasant Grove Road.
We need your help to build Ava’s Splash Park at Charlie Daniels! Take the Pepsi Refresh Project Challenge and place an on-line vote for Ava's Splash Park. Just being selected to participate in the "Pepsi Refresh Project" is a tremendous honor, since only a handful of projects across the country are chosen. Vote now! Vote every day! Go to http://www.refresheverything.com/build-avas-splashpad or Text: 106253 to Pepsi (73774). By the way, if we win one of the $50k grand prizes, a private donor has agreed to do an equal match!
One last special event . . . MJ’s 14th Annual Memorial Day Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, 30 May. The ceremony will be at the Veterans Memorial at Bond Memorial Chapel on Mt. Juliet Road. Guest speaker this year will be USMC Lt. Col (Ret) Jay Drescher. Please make plans to attend and honor our veterans, both living and deceased, for their service to our nation. For more info call Stephen DeBord at 773-2663.
The final note of the day, April sales tax receipts came in late Friday. MJ continues to rock with our share up over $18k from April of last year. Remember, sales taxes are MJ’s primary form of revenue. Shop MJ First.
Take care and have a great week.
R. Robertson
Showing posts with label Relay for Life. Show all posts
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Monday, May 16, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Update: May 11, 2011
Good morning:
Here’s a quick update on upcoming Mt. Juliet community events. We hope you will join us and invite your friends. Please pass this email on to others.
20-21 May: Relay for Life: Friday, 6:00 p.m. to Saturday morning, 6:00 a.m. Charlie Daniels Park. This is the largest fund raising activity conducted by American Cancer Society. The goal is to raise over $30K to help fight one of America’s greatest killing diseases. Teams are still forming. For more info or to sign up, call Cassy Thompson at 308-3557, or anyone at Charlie Daniels Park, 758-6522.
21 May: Wounded Warrior 5k Run/Walk: Starts at 9:00 a.m. Charlie Daniels Park. Proceeds go to America’s Wounded Warrior Project. For more info or to sign up, call Ryan Armstrong at 289-9181 or anyone at Charlie Daniels Park, 758-6522.
21 May: Armed Forces Day Celebration: Starts at 11:00 a.m. Charlie Daniels Park. Short presentations by MG Max Haston, The Adjutant General, Tennessee, Representative Jim Cooper, with recognition of Mr. Acie McFarland, WWII vet and vets/wounded from other wars. Static military displays and equipment including a Blackhawk helicopter. Info is available at the Charlie Daniels front desk, 758-6522.
22 May: Flagpole Ribbon Cutting: Starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Life Assembly Church, Pleasant Grove Church, across from Wal-Mart. Come join LTG (ret) John Pickler, Vietnam Vet, former Director of the Army Staff and a survivor of the Pentagon 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the congregation of Life Assembly as it unveils the new 180’ flagpole that will be a poignant addition to the city’s southern skyline. The ceremony should last no more than 45 minutes.
30 May: Memorial Day Ceremony: Starts at 10:00 a.m., at the Veterans Memorial at Bond Funeral Home on Mt. Juliet Road/Weston Dr. Join vets, families & friends and members of the MJPD Color Guard as they pay tribute to our fallen heroes. For info call Mr. Stephen DeBord, at (276) 706-1919.
3 June: MJ’s Movie in the Park: Starts at dusk, at Charlie Daniels Park. Bring your blankets and chairs for a night of family fun. Watch the city’s web page for the title of the inaugural edition of this classic summertime event.
4 June: Community Health Day: Starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs to 1:00 p.m., Mt. Juliet Community Center at Charlie Daniels Park. University Medical Center brings together over 30 health related stations, several physicians along with medical professionals to provide absolutely free health assessments and medical info at the city’s first Health Day. For more info call reps at the Charlie Daniels Park, 758-6522.
Finally: Want to make a positive difference in our community? Take the Pepsi Refresh Project Challenge and place an on-line vote for Ava's Splash Pad at Charlie Daniels Park. You may recall just a few weeks ago MJ celebrated Ava's parents’ efforts to build a splash park at Charlie Daniels by holding "Ava's Run for a Reason", with thousands of runners and walkers raising nearly $50k towards this magnificent initiative. Just being selected to participate in the "Pepsi Refresh Project" is a tremendous honor, since only a handful of projects across the country are chosen. Here's how you can help . . . Vote now, Vote every day. Go to http://www.refresheverything.com/build-avas-splashpad or Text: 106253 to Pepsi (73774). By the way, if we win one of the $50k grand prizes, a private donor has agreed to do an equal match!
Take care MJ and talk with you later.
R. Robertson
Here’s a quick update on upcoming Mt. Juliet community events. We hope you will join us and invite your friends. Please pass this email on to others.
20-21 May: Relay for Life: Friday, 6:00 p.m. to Saturday morning, 6:00 a.m. Charlie Daniels Park. This is the largest fund raising activity conducted by American Cancer Society. The goal is to raise over $30K to help fight one of America’s greatest killing diseases. Teams are still forming. For more info or to sign up, call Cassy Thompson at 308-3557, or anyone at Charlie Daniels Park, 758-6522.
21 May: Wounded Warrior 5k Run/Walk: Starts at 9:00 a.m. Charlie Daniels Park. Proceeds go to America’s Wounded Warrior Project. For more info or to sign up, call Ryan Armstrong at 289-9181 or anyone at Charlie Daniels Park, 758-6522.
21 May: Armed Forces Day Celebration: Starts at 11:00 a.m. Charlie Daniels Park. Short presentations by MG Max Haston, The Adjutant General, Tennessee, Representative Jim Cooper, with recognition of Mr. Acie McFarland, WWII vet and vets/wounded from other wars. Static military displays and equipment including a Blackhawk helicopter. Info is available at the Charlie Daniels front desk, 758-6522.
22 May: Flagpole Ribbon Cutting: Starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Life Assembly Church, Pleasant Grove Church, across from Wal-Mart. Come join LTG (ret) John Pickler, Vietnam Vet, former Director of the Army Staff and a survivor of the Pentagon 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the congregation of Life Assembly as it unveils the new 180’ flagpole that will be a poignant addition to the city’s southern skyline. The ceremony should last no more than 45 minutes.
30 May: Memorial Day Ceremony: Starts at 10:00 a.m., at the Veterans Memorial at Bond Funeral Home on Mt. Juliet Road/Weston Dr. Join vets, families & friends and members of the MJPD Color Guard as they pay tribute to our fallen heroes. For info call Mr. Stephen DeBord, at (276) 706-1919.
3 June: MJ’s Movie in the Park: Starts at dusk, at Charlie Daniels Park. Bring your blankets and chairs for a night of family fun. Watch the city’s web page for the title of the inaugural edition of this classic summertime event.
4 June: Community Health Day: Starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs to 1:00 p.m., Mt. Juliet Community Center at Charlie Daniels Park. University Medical Center brings together over 30 health related stations, several physicians along with medical professionals to provide absolutely free health assessments and medical info at the city’s first Health Day. For more info call reps at the Charlie Daniels Park, 758-6522.
Finally: Want to make a positive difference in our community? Take the Pepsi Refresh Project Challenge and place an on-line vote for Ava's Splash Pad at Charlie Daniels Park. You may recall just a few weeks ago MJ celebrated Ava's parents’ efforts to build a splash park at Charlie Daniels by holding "Ava's Run for a Reason", with thousands of runners and walkers raising nearly $50k towards this magnificent initiative. Just being selected to participate in the "Pepsi Refresh Project" is a tremendous honor, since only a handful of projects across the country are chosen. Here's how you can help . . . Vote now, Vote every day. Go to http://www.refresheverything.com/build-avas-splashpad or Text: 106253 to Pepsi (73774). By the way, if we win one of the $50k grand prizes, a private donor has agreed to do an equal match!
Take care MJ and talk with you later.
R. Robertson
Friday, May 6, 2011
Update: May 6, 2011
Good Morning MJ:
Here’s a few items as we head into what hopefully will be a weekend with some excellent weather:
1. Want to make a positive difference in your community? Take the Pepsi Refresh Project Challenge and place an on-line vote for Ava's Splash Pad at Charlie Daniels Park. You may recall just a few weeks ago MJ celebrated Ava's parents efforts to build a slash park at Charlie Daniels by holding "Ava's Run for a Reason", with thousands of runners and walkers raising nearly $50k towards this magnificent initiative. Just being selected to participate in the "Pepsi Refresh Project" is a tremendous honor, since only a handful of projects across the country are chosen. Here's how you can help . . . Vote now, Vote every day. Go to http://www.refresheverything.com/build-avas-splashpad or Text: 106253 to Pepsi (73774). By the way, I’m told if we win one of the $50k grand prizes, a private donor has agreed to do an equal match.
2. What has over 900 arms, legs, and eyes and wears white t-shirts? That would be the more than 450 members of Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) who set out across the city to do work projects as part of their “Worship Without Walls” service. Projects ranged from painting the hallways at Stoner Creek Elementary to writing letters to troops serving overseas. Some city initiatives included litter pickup along local streets, cleaning the Animal Shelter, landscaping at the city’s Public Works facility, refurbishing the library at the Senior Citizen Center and building a foot bridge at Charlie Daniels Park. Yes, over 450 citizens combed the city, donating thousands of volunteer hours and thousands of dollars in materials in serving others. If we paid them minimum wage, the salary alone would be close to $12k. To Becky, Jacob, and the hundreds of others who were there, your city and its citizens owe you a big thanks.
3. Here's an update on new business activities:
Marita’s Quilt Shop on Industrial Road is open and ready for your business
Zaxby’s is doing well on the south side of Providence Mall
The Tokyo Restaurant on North MJ Road is open for business
Wilson Bank and Trust in the Providence area will open tomorrow
The Corner Pub on North MJ Road is scheduled to open within a week
The Firestone Service Center in the Paddock’s will be up and running in about three months
Los Compadres’ opening is about three months out
Murphy Oil in Paddocks estimates they will be open next year as well as a new Mapco on Lebanon Road
The south-side McDonald’s is six to eight months away
Farm Bureau Insurance at Providence Commons will open in four months
Roadhouse Subs at Providence Commons projects to be four months out before opening the doors
The city’s first Ballroom Dancing business should open next month
Super Speedy Wash on SMJR is three months away
The Party Zone is up and running in Providence Commons
& more to come. Keep shopping MJ first.
4. Don't forget, Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society's largest fundraiser will hold their “Walk a thon” on Friday/Saturday 20-21 May at Charlie Daniels Park. There’s still plenty of room for participants. See any rep at the Park for sign up info. Immediately following that, on the 21st, at 1100, we'll celebrate Armed Forces Day at C. Daniels Park. There a 5K race earlier in the morning, with proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Program. On 22 May, at 12:30, at Life Assembly Church (Pleasant Grove Road, near Wall Mart), there’ll be a ribbon cutting for a new 180 foot flagpole that will grace MJ’s southern skyline. On 4 June, the city, in partnership with University Medical Center, will hold its first ever Community Health Day, with over 30 health stations and several physicians volunteering at Charlie Daniels. It’s free! For more details on any of these events call the Parks and Rec Department at 758-6822.
5. On a final note, this week is Public Service Recognition Week, a time to express our appreciation to the dedicated public servants who work and serve at all levels of government. In that spirit, I want to thank the men and women of the city of Mt. Juliet, Team MJ, for their tremendous commitment to their jobs, to our city and to its citizens. We don’t celebrate public service enough. When it’s bad news about someone who works for the public, the media is rife with every detail, real or perceived, but they too seldom recognize the overwhelming majority of hard working people who make up our government, and their contributions in making our cities, counties, states and federal sectors. Public service is a truly noble profession and those have a servant’s heart deserve our praise and respect. I have led small and large organizations for more than three decades . . . the men and women who work for the citizens of Mt. Juliet are without doubt some of the best, most professional and highly dedicate with whom I have had the privilege to lead. This week – and every week – for those who read this please know how well served you are in this community.
Thanks MJ. That’s all for this edition. Take care MJ and talk with you later.
R. Robertson
Here’s a few items as we head into what hopefully will be a weekend with some excellent weather:
1. Want to make a positive difference in your community? Take the Pepsi Refresh Project Challenge and place an on-line vote for Ava's Splash Pad at Charlie Daniels Park. You may recall just a few weeks ago MJ celebrated Ava's parents efforts to build a slash park at Charlie Daniels by holding "Ava's Run for a Reason", with thousands of runners and walkers raising nearly $50k towards this magnificent initiative. Just being selected to participate in the "Pepsi Refresh Project" is a tremendous honor, since only a handful of projects across the country are chosen. Here's how you can help . . . Vote now, Vote every day. Go to http://www.refresheverything.com/build-avas-splashpad or Text: 106253 to Pepsi (73774). By the way, I’m told if we win one of the $50k grand prizes, a private donor has agreed to do an equal match.
2. What has over 900 arms, legs, and eyes and wears white t-shirts? That would be the more than 450 members of Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) who set out across the city to do work projects as part of their “Worship Without Walls” service. Projects ranged from painting the hallways at Stoner Creek Elementary to writing letters to troops serving overseas. Some city initiatives included litter pickup along local streets, cleaning the Animal Shelter, landscaping at the city’s Public Works facility, refurbishing the library at the Senior Citizen Center and building a foot bridge at Charlie Daniels Park. Yes, over 450 citizens combed the city, donating thousands of volunteer hours and thousands of dollars in materials in serving others. If we paid them minimum wage, the salary alone would be close to $12k. To Becky, Jacob, and the hundreds of others who were there, your city and its citizens owe you a big thanks.
3. Here's an update on new business activities:
Marita’s Quilt Shop on Industrial Road is open and ready for your business
Zaxby’s is doing well on the south side of Providence Mall
The Tokyo Restaurant on North MJ Road is open for business
Wilson Bank and Trust in the Providence area will open tomorrow
The Corner Pub on North MJ Road is scheduled to open within a week
The Firestone Service Center in the Paddock’s will be up and running in about three months
Los Compadres’ opening is about three months out
Murphy Oil in Paddocks estimates they will be open next year as well as a new Mapco on Lebanon Road
The south-side McDonald’s is six to eight months away
Farm Bureau Insurance at Providence Commons will open in four months
Roadhouse Subs at Providence Commons projects to be four months out before opening the doors
The city’s first Ballroom Dancing business should open next month
Super Speedy Wash on SMJR is three months away
The Party Zone is up and running in Providence Commons
& more to come. Keep shopping MJ first.
4. Don't forget, Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society's largest fundraiser will hold their “Walk a thon” on Friday/Saturday 20-21 May at Charlie Daniels Park. There’s still plenty of room for participants. See any rep at the Park for sign up info. Immediately following that, on the 21st, at 1100, we'll celebrate Armed Forces Day at C. Daniels Park. There a 5K race earlier in the morning, with proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Program. On 22 May, at 12:30, at Life Assembly Church (Pleasant Grove Road, near Wall Mart), there’ll be a ribbon cutting for a new 180 foot flagpole that will grace MJ’s southern skyline. On 4 June, the city, in partnership with University Medical Center, will hold its first ever Community Health Day, with over 30 health stations and several physicians volunteering at Charlie Daniels. It’s free! For more details on any of these events call the Parks and Rec Department at 758-6822.
5. On a final note, this week is Public Service Recognition Week, a time to express our appreciation to the dedicated public servants who work and serve at all levels of government. In that spirit, I want to thank the men and women of the city of Mt. Juliet, Team MJ, for their tremendous commitment to their jobs, to our city and to its citizens. We don’t celebrate public service enough. When it’s bad news about someone who works for the public, the media is rife with every detail, real or perceived, but they too seldom recognize the overwhelming majority of hard working people who make up our government, and their contributions in making our cities, counties, states and federal sectors. Public service is a truly noble profession and those have a servant’s heart deserve our praise and respect. I have led small and large organizations for more than three decades . . . the men and women who work for the citizens of Mt. Juliet are without doubt some of the best, most professional and highly dedicate with whom I have had the privilege to lead. This week – and every week – for those who read this please know how well served you are in this community.
Thanks MJ. That’s all for this edition. Take care MJ and talk with you later.
R. Robertson
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