Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:05:29 -0400
From: Philip Vasko
Subject: Posting for the Chat List
Volunteers needed !!!
The Chatham County Jordan Lake Water Safety Committee is dedicated to:
Creating a safe environment for water related activities countywide,
continuously educating the public in areas of water and boating safety,
providing swimming lessons and water safety instructions, and placing
water safety equipment at all Jordan Lake swimming areas.
The mission is realized via collaboration with individuals, agencies,
and organizations community-wide, while maximizing volunteer
efforts with minimal operating expense.
Tragically- there were two drowning at Jordan Lake during 2008 and
four thus far in 2009.
Unfortunately, attendance at the Chatham County Jordan Lake Water
Safety Committee meetings has dropped over the past year.
We are currently looking into reviving the group with new members,
fresh ideas and updated action plans for the public use of Jordan Lake.
In the past we have had participation from the following agencies and
public entities:
US Army Corps of Engineer
Chatham County Health Dept
Citizen Corps
NC State Parks & Recreation Jordan Lake
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Chatham County Sheriff’s Dept.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Cooperative Extension
Crosswinds Marina
Jordan Lake Farm
NC Forest Service
Private citizens
If you are interested in providing ideas and supporting efforts of
this group, please contact:
(919) 542-4501