Past Leadership Sandy Springs projects have had significant positive impact on Sandy Springs.
In fact such organizations at Sandy Springs Revitalization and the Youth Enrichment Program at
Community Action Center grew out of projects begun by Leadership Sandy Springs.
| 2003 |
Three projects are currently in process:
Development of a Dog Park in conjunction with Sandy Springs Conservancy on the site
of The Great Park at Morgan Falls; Revitalization and Reorganization of the Sandy
Springs Round Table to be more inclusive and responsive to the needs of our community;
Support for the Community Action Center in determining a place to relocate and expand
services; Preparation of a fact sheet relative to the pros and cons of a City of
Sandy Springs in conjunction with the League of Women Voters. |
| 2002 |
Community Volunteer Day, Sandy Springs Non-profit Director
Class started the, now annual, Volunteering for Sandy Springs Day in which volunteers
from LSS and the community tackle specific projects identified by our non-profit
organizations. A tri-fold Sandy Springs Non-profit Directory helps individuals
identify where to go for particular services and highlights volunteer opportunities
and was distributed to agencies and handed out at Sandy Springs Festival. |
| 2000 |
Sandy Springs Sign Toppers
Sold and installed sign toppers placed atop street signs
through the Sandy Springs community to promote a sense of Community and provide
visibility for the Sandy Springs area. Proceeds from the sign sales went to the Youth
Enrichment Program and Leadership Sandy Springs scholarships. |
| 1999 |
Leadership Marketing Materials
Planned to redo the Leadership brochures, and printed
materials to more accurately represent the organization. Program is currently being
completed by the PR committee. |
| 1998 |
Youth Enrichment Program
Created a scholarship program that sends underprivileged
children to area camps. Program continues under the Community Action Center. |
| 1997 |
Copeland Road Park
Worked to create park facilities to serve the residents of the
Copeland Road (now Northwood Drive) area. Vacant land behind Royal Patio was not
feasible, so money was raised to improve playground equipment at Allen Road Park. |
| 1996 |
Sandy Springs Banners
Sold sponsorships to local businesses to promote the Sandy
Springs business district. Banners saying, Sandy Springs: a Great place to Work,
Live, Play, were hung along Roswell Road in the business district. |
| 1995 |
Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser
Held a bowl-athon and sold t-shirt sponsorships to area
businesses with the proceeds going to expand Leadership Sandy Springs and its
community outreach programs. |
| 1994 |
Hammond Park Van
Conducted a letter-writing campaign urging Fulton County officials
to set aside budget dollars for the purchase of a van to transport senior citizens
and at-risk youth to Hammond Park facilities. Today several vans serve Seniors in
our community. |
| 1993 |
Roster of Service Organizations
Created a directory of service organizations and
other important community resources. It was published in the Northside Neighbor
newspaper and widely distributed to Sandy Springs residents. |
| 1992 |
High Point After-school Program Scholarships
Raised money to send low income students
at High Point Elementary to the YMCA after-school program. Class members served as
tutors and mentors at the school. |
| 1991 |
Youth Leadership Program
Developed a Community Leadership Program for high school
juniors which consisted of several program days in partnership with North Fulton
Extension Service. The class was held for several years. Brochures still exist and
and when there is a need in Sandy Springs the program can be reinitiated. |
| 1989 |
Created Evening Discussion Groups
Held four evening discussion groups to follow up
on issues that were presented during the various Leadership Days. Topics have changed
over the years but these remain an important LSS activity for class members, alumni
and interested individuals from the community. |
| 1988 |
SSRI and Citizens for Sandy Springs
Conducted a Roswell Road beautification program
that led to the creation of Sandy Springs Revitalization and a city of Sandy Springs
feasibility study that led to Citizens for Sandy Springs. |
