The Mid-South RC&D Council covers the following counties: Autauga, Bullock, Butler, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery. The office is located in Montgomery.
Projects and Accomplishments FOR 2009
HIV & AIDS Education Program (Lowndes): To educate and train youths, 5th through 12th grade and adults about HIV/AIDS in the community.The council provided $2,067.
Edgewood Tutorial Plus: Tutorial Program (Lowndes): To help improve academic achievement and social functioning for youths, K-12th grade in the Fort Deposit Community and surrounding areas.The council provided $6,000.
Youth Leadership (Butler): The council provided $9,100 in funds to provide youths between the ages of 14 to 18 the opportunity to develop on the job training skills.
Lee County Water Festival (Lee): To educate students and their families about all aspects of surface water and groundwater and its relationship with other related natural resources.The council provided $1,500.
Autaugaville School E-Tech Initiative (Autauga): The council provided $10,000 in funds to purchase computers to assist in teaching technology skills and increasing academic performance in the areas of reading and math of students K-12.
Fresh Start Youth Leadership Academy (Montgomery): The council provided $6,500 in funds to assist a leadership program to bring together high school sophomores and juniors who represent the diversity of the population within Montgomery County and who share concerns for improving the quality of life in Montgomery County.
Healthy Children, Healthy Choices, Healthy Living (Autauga): To improve health and well-being of children while addressing the issue of childhood obesity. The council provided $5,099.
Autauga County Farm City Week Youth Tour (Autauga): The council provided $832 to assist with this event that help make youths become aware of the rich agriculture heritage of Autauga County.
Butler County Youth Workforce Development (Butler): The council provided $18,726 in funds to assist with providing youths grade 9th through 12th with the opportunity to become leaders through training, volunteering, and development.
Lowndes County Youth Forestry & Safety (Lowndes): To inform fourth graders of the contributions forests make to the environmental quality.This project will also inform students about the economy of Alabama by the use of presentations and hands-on training during a field trip.The council provided $1,500.
Elmore County 4-H Geocaching (Elmore): This project introduces students, age 9 to 19, to the many uses and benefits of Global Positioning Systems (GPS). The council provided $2,900.
Town of Autaugaville Volunteer Fire Department (Autauga): The council provided $4,800 in funds to assist with the purchasing of a generator for Autaugaville Volunteer Fire Department.
Spring Creek Volunteer Fire Department (Butler): The council provided $4,855 to replace old radios and purchase a generator.
Searcy Volunteer Fire Department (Butler): The council provided $2,035 in funds to assist in purchasing needed equipment.
Greenville Area Community Tennis Association (Butler): The council assisted the association in purchasing bleachers for the Beeland Park Tennis Facility in the amount of $5,400.
Alabama A+ Marketing (SW Goat District): The council provided $2,000 in funds to assist with holding pens for the farm raised animals produced by small farmers.
Fort Deposit Volunteer Fire Department (Lowndes): The council provided $4,222 in funds to assist with the purchase of needed equipment for the fire department.
Restoring Green Infrastructure (Montgomery): The council provided $10,000 in funds for the use of green infrastructure by installing 960 new street trees in the downtown area of Montgomery.
Redland Volunteer Fire Department (Elmore): To purchase a thermal imaging device that would save valuable minutes in locating victims and reducing the amount of time the firefighter is exposed to danger while searching for a victim.The council provided $10,995.
Mid-South Website (Area): The council continues to update its website by providing $1,800 in funds to better inform clients within the service area and abroad of the activities, goals, objectives and progress.
Butler County E-911 (Butler): The council provided $2,000 in funds to help sustain the Butler County E-911 service.
Shiloh Computer Lab (Macon): The historic Rosendale School was provided $4,222 in funds to assist with the installment of a heating and air system.
Alabama Energy Revolution Summit 2009 (Area): To assist with a one day conference addressing the Alabama energy crisis through education by leaders in innovation, technology, information and advancement in the field of renewable energy sources.The council provided $5,000.
Repair Water Well #3 on Enon Road (Bullock): This community assistant grant assisted with the repair of well # 3 so that the 273 customers will be assured clean, fresh, quality water.The council provided $20,000.
Return on Investment Study for the Alabama Network of Family (Area):
This community assistance grant measured the impact of resources leveraged to the community.The council provided $10,000.
Alabama Sports Festival 27th Anniversary (Bullock): The council assisted with $30,000 to provide community assistance funds to execute the opening ceremonies and related event activities.
Developing Leadership through Conversation (Area): The council employed two interns over the length of two academic semesters to manage projects, oversee project activities, work directly with project sponsors, volunteers and implement administrative requirements of project management. Grant amount $10,000.
Waugh Mt. Meighs Volunteer Fire Protection Authority (Montgomery):
The council provided $16,000 in community assistance funds to assist in purchasing needed equipment and insurance.
PROJECTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2008
Mosses Community Outreach Program (Lowndes): To provide enrichment activities and develop a centralized communication system. This system will be used to inform citizens in rural and economically distressed areas 24 hours a day. The council provided $3,650. Total cost $7,500.
Project Smart Patrol (Lowndes): The Council provided $3,150 to install video cameras in police cars and purchase security cameras to assist in the patrolling and monitoring of local businesses in Fort Deposit. Total cost $13,450.
Snowdoun Community Park (Montgomery): To help construct a playground at the park. The Council provided $5,000. Total cost $269,632.
Lowndesboro Landmarks Foundation, Inc. (Lowndes): To assist the Foundation in a construction project on the grounds of the historic C.M.E. Church, making an addition to the facility restroom and kitchen for community meetings, social events and tourism. Council provided $3,500. Total cost $19,700.
Alabama Filmmakers Association, Inc. – 08 (Area): The council continues to assist this project which focuses on promoting Alabama’s growth in the Film Makers Society. The Alabama Filmmakers Association will exhibit at the American Film Market in California. Mid-South contributed $10,000. Total cost $44,083.
Town of Hayneville (software & Equipment) (Lowndes): The council provided $3,000 to help purchase software and equipment for the municipal court system and police department. Total cost $4,000.
Hayneville Volunteer Fire Department (Lowndes): The Council provided $5,200 to help purchase turn out gear for fire fighter. Total cost $6,000.
Braggs Volunteer Fire Department (Lowndes): The Council provided $1,000 to help make repairs to existing fire department building. Total cost $20,000.
Mosses Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (Lowndes): Council provided $2,500 to help replace fire truck engine. Total cost $28,657.
Suburban West Ball League (Montgomery): To assist the League in purchasing and installing eight new bleachers at the Catoma ball field complex. The Council provided $6,000. Total cost $58,174.
Hayneville Park and Recreation (Lowndes): The Council provided $4,000 to help purchase equipment for the park. Total cost $6,692.
Calhoun Volunteer Fire Department (Lowndes): Council provided $5,200 to help purchase turn out gear for volunteer fire fighters. Total cost $18,000.
Redland Volunteer Fire Department (Elmore): This project helps replace a portion of the obsolete 2-way communication radios needed to assist fire fighters in communicating with incident commander and the 911 communication center. The Council provided $2,500. Total cost $5,000.
Old Time Farm Day, Inc. (Butler): The 3rd old time farm day. Over 3,000 people are expected to attend this year. Educating the public on the historical value of old farming ways and the equipment used is the priority. Council provided $5,000 to help build a concession stand/kitchen and storage area. Total $11,388.
Community Garden Project (Bullock): The Council provided $1,395 to help establish a community garden to assist low income families in improving quality of life by teaching them to grow fresh vegetables. Total cost $1,674.
Productions at Red Door (Bullock): Council provided $5,500 to help purchase supplies for this theatre and promote tourism. Total cost $19,250.
Waugh-Mount Meigs Volunteer Fire Department (Montgomery): Council provided $7,500 to help purchase turn out gear for fire fighters. Total cost $8,250.
Bullock County Hydrant Project (Bullock): Helped purchase and install 55 fire hydrants, as well as 26,000 linear feet of six-inch water line. This improvement addressed the most significant fire protection needs in the county and improves residents’ health, safety, and wellbeing. Council provided $4,305. Total cost $285,920.
Environmental Youth Leadership (Montgomery): This project involved 7th and 8th grade students at Dunbar-Ramer Elementary School learning about the natural resources around them and how they can make informed decisions about their use and protection. Council provided $1,500. Total cost $3,500.
Black Belt Environmental Science & Art Phase II (Macon/Bullock): A continual outreach program through Auburn University Environmental Institute (AUEI) supported by the Council is designed to bring appreciation for the natural environment to fifth and sixth-grade students by providing field days in a non-traditional outdoor classroom setting. Council provided $6,000. Total cost $12,000.
Edgewood Tutorial Plus Center (Lowndes): The Council provided $6,000 to the only community-based, after school enrichment program in the Fort Deposit community. This program is designed to help K-9th grade students improve academically and socially through tutorial assistance.
The Learning Zone (Lowndes): The Council provided $6,000 to help improve literacy and increase student achievement and social success through an extended day program/services. Total project cost $39,290.
Macon County Youth Life Skills Project (Macon): To educate youths on computer literacy and sharpen their skills at accessing information to keep them on pace with the latest advances. Youths also learn financial management and youth entrepreneurship with emphasis on agricultural enterprises. Total cost $40,100.
4H Educational Opportunities (Lee County): The Council provided $4,000 to provide further education with the 4Her’s through using 4H curriculum. Funds will be used for registration cost of 4H camp and Natural Science Camp. Also, to support a new 4H club for minorities to provide them with 4H and Youth Curriculum and supplies and supply a Robotics Kit to a local club. Total cost $8,095.
Invasive to Native (Lee): This project will be carried out in three areas in Lee County: Auburn University Arboretum, Opelika Municipal Park, and Smith Station School Park. The project includes homeowner education and will be carried out within the resident homes in Lee County through seminars and they will experience the native plants growing in the landscape. Total cost $35,500.
No Child Left Inside (Lee): This project will create two outdoor classrooms to educate hundreds of students each year about the natural resources found in Alabama. Students will learn through a variety of experiences and hand-on-activities. Council provided $5,000. Total project cost $44,850.
Adullum House Learning Center (Elmore): The Council provided $6,000 to help purchase seven new computer learning stations for students to work independently on educational projects. The facility will be used for after school and extracurricular learning on technology and natural resources. Total cost $33,100.
Environmental Education (Elmore): Council provided $6,000 to help purchase equipment for this program conducted at the Alabama Nature Center. The Center is used for Conservation Education for students from all over Alabama and teaches classes on water quality, soils, wildlife and forestry. Total cost $6,656.
Youngblood Enterprise Inc. YEP (Montgomery): This youth enrichment program is designed to provide, promote and build self-esteem, character, respect, responsibility and empowerment for children ages 7-17 years who have been identified as “at risk” youth. The Council provided $7,000. Total cost $45,200.
Water for Me and My Community (Lee): Council provided $10,000 to assist Opelika Middle School, Drake Middle School, and Trinity Christian School with the resources needed to teach the students about water quality and water quantity issues, using school grounds as an outdoor classroom. Total project cost $43,610.
Water Quality Training (Montgomery): The Council provided $1,500 to assist with water quality training targeted for children in the 4th-12th grade. The funds will be used to purchase needed supplies to teach the children how to test water for chemicals and pathogens. Total cost $2,000.
Montgomery County Water Festival 2008 (Montgomery): The Council provided $3,000 to help purchase supplies and T-shirts for the festival. More than 2800 students and teachers will attend the festival. Total cost 25,000.
5th Annual Lee County Water Festival 2008 (Lee): The Council provided $3,000 to purchase material and supplies for the festival. The festival will educate students and their families through a hand on learning experience to learn the role of surface and groundwater in the water cycle. Total cost $24,350.
1/64th Scale Model Farm Project (Elmore): This model farm will be used to educate children and adults about how farming has changed. The project’s theme is “Disappearing Alabama Farmland” and will be constructed by Agriscience students at Holtville High School. The Council provided $650.00. Total cost $1,210.
Butler County Youth Workforce Development (Butler): This program provides training sessions as well as on the job training to youth between the ages of 14 and 18 in Butler County. The youth are placed at actual jobsites and have the incentive of earning a stipend. The Council provided $21,358. Total cost $56,898.
Alabama Energy Revolution Summit, 2008 (Area): Mid-South RC&D Council proposes to hold a two (2) day conference addressing the Alabama energy crisis through education by leaders in innovation, technology, information and advancement in the field of renewable energy sources. Demonstrations will be on hand to view, with facilitators to address concerns of practicality, environmental impact and required maintenance. The Council provided $30,000. Total cost $234,021.
Mid-South RC&D Council Website (Area): This project created a website for the Council to better inform clients within the service area and abroad of the activities, goals, objectives and progress Council provided $842. Total cost $14,697.36.
Developing Leadership thru Conservation (Area): The Council employed three interns over the length of two academic semesters to manage projects, oversee project activities, work directly with project sponsors, volunteers and implement administrative requirements of project management. Mid-South provided $10,000 Community assistance funds. Total cost $45,000.
Dunbar-Ramer Field of Dreams (Montgomery): The Montgomery County Commission and the Montgomery Public School Board are constructing a softball/baseball field at Dunbar-Ramer Elementary School. This project involves site preparation, constructing the bleachers, fencing, and sodding. The Council provided $10,000 community assistance funds. Total cost $70,389.