Volunteers needed for Chatham County Jordan Lake Water Safety Committee

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