Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District Board- Mission is to provided service, leadership and reach out to all farmers we serve in Perry County, to give the farmers and District Board opportunity to see other views and ideas when farmers not able to attended meetings at different location The Board can reach out to the farmers of Perry County during, meeting for Out Reach Programs or Education Projects. The Pig Trapping System, there or many wild pigs in Perry County. The trapping system help the farmers in Perry County to trap wild pigs that is destroying their land and crops. Also there or farmers that cannot afford a system. This system will be beneficiary to Perry Counties farmers.
2023
The MMI Classroom Technology Upgrade Project
Since 1842, Marion Military Institute (MMI) has achieved a national reputation for preparing young men and women for successful civilian and military careers. This is accomplished by providing the best possible educational program for its students in a disciplined environment, thereby developing their intellectual, physical, moral, social, and leadership capabilities.
Vision 2022: Marion Military Institute will be nationally recognized as the premier leadership development college of Alabama with whole cadet enrichment through an immersive and intentional experiential learning environment, a relevant, rigorous, and robust academic program, and character and leadership education development system.
In order to do this MMI realized it must stay on top of the technical curve and began upgrading each classroom last year. Ala-Tom RC&D’s 2020/2021 and 2021/222 grants allowed MMI to kick off and coincidently complete the upgrade by funding the first and the last of the 27 classrooms of the MMI Classroom Technology Upgrade Project. Ala-Tom along with additional funders provided the classroom technology upgrades which allowed the MMI faculty to engage students more effectively both in the classroom and with remote delivery.
Marion-Perry County Library Shelving
For the past few years we have received grants for children’s books. We have gradually run out of room on the shelves for all of the new books, even though we have weeded our collection on a constant basis. It has become very difficult to shelve the books, as they are squeezed in so tightly, and the children cannot browse the shelves because they are so tight on the shelves.
With this grant from RC&D we have been able to purchase three shelves, which are double faced (books on both sides), as well as three cabinets for children’s materials such puzzles, board games, arts and crafts, and toddler toys. This has expanded the area of our children’s library and made it easier for everyone to access the books.
Sustaining Our Youth Academically
Instructors engaged students to compete for excellence in math, reading , science, crafts and exercise. At the end of the project, students were able to exhibit knowledge of performing
adequate science experiments, create vision boards, understand germination of seed to become plants, increased reading skills and importance of exercising body and mind.
SUMMER CAMP 2023
As you are aware, our primary goal is to provide a comfortable and enjoyable environment for our campers to play in and have fun. This year, we made the decision to extend the use of the gymnasium during the summer months, allowing the campers to engage in various activities indoors. To ensure their comfort, we have relied heavily on cooling units to regulate the temperature and adequate lighting to create a safe and vibrant atmosphere. Although we understand the importance of minimizing utility costs, we believe that the exceptional experience we can provide for our campers outweighs the associated expenses. By utilizing the gymnasium for extended periods, we can offer a wider range of activities and accommodate more campers, thereby fostering a sense of inclusivity and promoting their physical and mental well-being.
However, it is essential to acknowledge that this decision has resulted in higher utility costs, primarily due to increased electricity consumption. We recognize the YMCA’s commitment to prudent financial management and the need to allocate resources wisely. Therefore, we are requesting that the budget be adjusted to cover the additional utility expenses incurred during the summer months.
By reallocating the budget to cover these increased costs, we can continue to provide a comfortable environment for our campers without compromising other essential programs and services. We believe that investing in the well-being and enjoyment of our campers aligns with the YMCA’s core values and mission.
We greatly appreciate your consideration of this request and understand that financial decisions require careful evaluation. We are confident that by reallocating funds to cover the increased utility costs, we can maintain the YMCA of Selma Dallas County’s tradition of providing a high-quality summer camp experience for our campers.